Stanley Michael Hurd
Dear Qnpoohbear,
I disliked Lady Susan from the first time I read her, although I get the impression JA rather enjoyed writing her, and I wanted to take a shot at her. As for her being obvious, in my life I have missed things much more obvious than how I portrayed her, so I gave Darcy credit for being sharper than I am. Others have made the same comment where Miss Bingley was concerned, but there, too, I wrote Darcy as being no thicker about such things than I was. On your last question, I can only say my mind didn’t travel in that direction – it was never a thought. Perhaps I subconsciously believed him to be already so captivated by Elizabeth that no other would do, but, in truth, I think it just wasn’t among the possibilities I considered. Have you considered (or are you considering) taking a stab at it?
Stan
I disliked Lady Susan from the first time I read her, although I get the impression JA rather enjoyed writing her, and I wanted to take a shot at her. As for her being obvious, in my life I have missed things much more obvious than how I portrayed her, so I gave Darcy credit for being sharper than I am. Others have made the same comment where Miss Bingley was concerned, but there, too, I wrote Darcy as being no thicker about such things than I was. On your last question, I can only say my mind didn’t travel in that direction – it was never a thought. Perhaps I subconsciously believed him to be already so captivated by Elizabeth that no other would do, but, in truth, I think it just wasn’t among the possibilities I considered. Have you considered (or are you considering) taking a stab at it?
Stan
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Stanley Michael Hurd:
I was invited to a beta for BookBub Buzz. I was asked to list my three most favorite books, so imagine my disappointment--Darcy's Tale was nowhere to be found. I asked the site admin to be added it and it was Stan! Here is the link: https://www.bookbub.com/books/darcy-s-tale-volume-i-into-hertfordshire-by-stanley-michael-hurd My review will follow shortly, approval pending?
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Sep 29, 2014 10:05AM · flag