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A Weekend with Mr Darcy [Kindle Edition]

Victoria Connelly
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

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Praise for Victoria Connelly:

'Sunshine on a rainy day.' Lisa Jewell

'Victoria writes with a deliciously light touch and joyous enthusiasm.' Fiona Walker

'Amusing and heart-warming.' Trashionista

‘It’s a real page-turner.’ Andrew Davies, screenwriter of BBC series Pride and Prejudice

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A romance-filled page-turner for any Austen fanatic who’s ever dreamt of spending a weekend with Mr Darcy…

Katherine Roberts is fed up with men. As a lecturer specialising in the works of Jane Austen, she knows that the ideal man only exists within the pages of Pride & Prejudice and that in real life there is no such thing. Determined to go it alone, she finds all the comfort she needs reading her guilty pleasure – regency romances from the pen of Lorna Warwick – with whom she has now struck up an intimate correspondence.

Austen fanatic, Robyn Love, is blessed with a name full of romance, but her love life is far from perfect. Stuck in a rut with a bonehead boyfriend, Jace, and a job she can do with her eyes shut – her life has hit a dead end. Robyn would love to escape from it all but wouldn't know where to start.

They both decide to attend the annual Jane Austen Conference at sumptuous Purley Hall, overseen by the actress and national treasure, Dame Pamela Harcourt. Robyn is hoping to escape from Jace for the weekend and indulge in her passion for all things Austen. Katherine is hoping that Lorna Warwick will be in attendance and is desperate to meet her new best friend in the flesh.

But nothing goes according to plan and Robyn is aghast when Jace insists on accompanying her, whilst Katherine is disappointed to learn that Lorna won't be coming.

However, an Austen weekend wouldn't be the same without a little intrigue, and Robyn and Katherine are about to get much more than they bargained for. Because where Jane Austen is concerned, romance is never very far away…


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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 416 KB
  • Print Length: 387 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1847562256
  • Publisher: Avon (16 Sep 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0041RRCTU
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,901 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, feelgood romantic comedy 13 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
I am not even a big fan of Jane Austen but I loved this book.

If you enjoyed Victoria's first novel, 'Molly's Millions', then you are in for a treat as this is even better. From the moment I picked it up, I found it impossible to put down.

The book focuses on two love stories that take place over a Jane Austen weekend. The author has clearly done her research well and writes with confidence and authority about Austen's novels. She also writes about her heroines and their love stories with passion and depth. There was a particularly romantic scene in the moonlight in the middle of the book that is so charming you cannot read it without a big smile on your face.

The best thing about this book is the tone which is gloriously uplifting - the book shines with such warmth that it feels like taking a dose of happiness medicine.

I have heard there will be a sequel out next year and I can't wait to read it. Victoria Connelly is my new favourite romantic comedy author.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Weekend With Mr Darcy 15 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback
I picked this book because of the appealing title and cover and wasn't disappointed. Katherine Roberts, a lecturer specialising in Jane Austen, goes to the annual Jane Austen conference at Purley Hall hoping to meet with a friend with whom she'd been corresponding, but it seems she hasn't turned up. Robyn Love, a life long Jane Austen fan also attends the conference but she has her annoying boyfriend in tow. Both women hanker after the type of man who seems to exist only in Jane Austen's novels. This book is a mix of contemporary romance with a historical flavour and is great fun, with a few surprises along the way. Modern day heroines being pursued by men in tight breeches make for a great read.
Another absorbing contemporary read with a historical twist I thoroughly enjoyed was Coming Home
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet read 6 May 2011
By Maria
Format:Paperback
I guess that most people who want to read a book with the title "A weekend with Mr Darcy" will probably read it because they love Jane Austen's stories. Unfortunately this book has neither the wit nor the depths that make the original Austen books stand out. That being said I actually quite liked this one. I didn't expect much and was positively surprised. I've been reading it over a couple of months as an in between book or when I just wanted some light entertainment. And entertained I was :) It is quite predictable, but there are some funny scenes and characters - and seriously, who wouldn't want to be a fly on the wall at a Jane Austen conference...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit slow
This was an ok book although it was a bit of a slow story. It has inspired me to get the Jane Austen books on my kindle though and have another read. Pleasant enough read.
Published 17 days ago by kelz
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
A great read. Made me want to revisit my Austin books and am now reading Pride and Prejudice with my daughter.
Published 19 days ago by Amanda T Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly different
Great read bringing together old favourites and a modern environment. I will definitely be reading more by this author. Thanks
Published 27 days ago by Sue Noddings
5.0 out of 5 stars My review
Fantastic, this was the first book I have read of this author and it was a great find. The story captivated me from the start and I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alison Wilkin
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
I can't say that I am usually a fan of "chick lit" so maybe this wasn't really that, because I have to admit I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carole
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
This was delightful this will be one of my favourites.
Shall start looking for another Australian book straight away.
Jo
Published 1 month ago by joyce verrall
5.0 out of 5 stars A weekend with Mr Darcy
A very be enjoyable read ~ beautiful story-telling and great characters. Looking forward to reading the next one now and wish there were such things as Jane Austen weekends!
Published 1 month ago by suzi allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
I loved this book the first and ive since read it several more times. Its not too serious but it is believable! Would make a fab film!
Published 2 months ago by Nicola
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this
Yet again, wonderful characters and a good storyline. Great to lose yourself in a good story on a cold winters evening
Published 2 months ago by Cameron
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming!
A lovely story that will brig a smile to the lips of any Janeite :-) Makes me want to visit Hampshire again!
Published 2 months ago by Cali Girl
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