- Paperback: 308 pages
- Publisher: Double Edge Press (14 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0977445232
- ISBN-13: 978-0977445233
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,285,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Georgianna Darcy has a flattering array of suitors in this charming continuation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. As the sister of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Georgianna is assured of a large dowry. It's up to her to weed out the fortune hunters amongst her beaus. But can she further determine who loves her for all that she represents in the way of beauty and innocence and who loves her for all of herself? And once she has given her word to one man, can she train her heart to obey? Undertones of choices, convictions and life's ironies feed this engaging romp that introduces the captivating Jacob Markwood and other new characters as well as continuing the lives of favorites Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, Jane and Mr. Bingley, Kitty, Wickham and Caroline.
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REVISED: As the sister of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Georgiana is
assured of a large dowry. It's up to her to weed out the fortune hunters
among her beaus. But will she be able to determine which man most
complements her spirit? And, once she has given her word to one man, can
she train her heart to obey? Questions of loyalty, faith, conviction, and
love feed this engaging romp, which introduces the captivating vicar Jacob
Markwood, an ambitious soldier, a flirtatious abolitionist, and an ordinary
curate while continuing the lives of favorites Mr. and Mrs. Darcy and Kitty
Bennett.
assured of a large dowry. It's up to her to weed out the fortune hunters
among her beaus. But will she be able to determine which man most
complements her spirit? And, once she has given her word to one man, can
she train her heart to obey? Questions of loyalty, faith, conviction, and
love feed this engaging romp, which introduces the captivating vicar Jacob
Markwood, an ambitious soldier, a flirtatious abolitionist, and an ordinary
curate while continuing the lives of favorites Mr. and Mrs. Darcy and Kitty
Bennett.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In this Jane Austen 'sequel', Burris takes up the Pride & Prejudice reins, choosing Georgiana Darcy as her heroine. Old friends appear along with a new cast of characters. Burris takes a much larger canvas than Austen and includes things that Austen never did - political discussion and scenes taking place where only men are present. You also spend time inside the heads of several different characters where Austen just tends to stick with her heroine. This isn't particularly a criticism - no one can out-Austen Austen! - but rather an observation so you know what to expect. I really enjoyed the story and found the new characters well written and the original characters faithful. There were a few little discrepancies, such as Mr Wickham having continued for a time in Colonel Forster's regiment when in Pride & Prejudice we see him banished to the Regulars in Newcastle. We get a little bogged down with christianity at times, but overall this is among the better of the 'sequels' and I found it a very enjoyable read.
The only think I found a bit irritating was the Americanised spelling, which tends to jar when you think you are supposed to be reading a novel based in Regency England!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this book could have been written by Mary Bennett. The heavy theme of Christianity was unrealistic and quite uncomfortable at times. I can't understand why the author chose to make the hero so religiously zealous because he came across more like Mr Collins than Mr Darcy. The story was okay but nothing spectatular and Kitty Bennett's end was unsatisfactory. Georgiana Darcy was a good heroine but his was not enough to stop the book being at best mundane!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the very positive reviews, and being a Jane Austen fan, I decided to purchase this book. Unfortunately, I am not as enthusiastic as the other reviewers are. I did enjoy the book, but not as a Jane Austen sequel. It is a nice, romantic story about Georgina Darcy and her suitors. At times, Ms Burris' writing can be compared to that of Jane Austen. But don't expect this book to be a real sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy it for what it is, an entertaining novel, but nothing too special.
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good read
Really worth a read, author keeps the Austen's characters very like the original story , focuses of Georgiana growth to became a women and the potential husbands she encounters. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2008 by Mrs. Nikki Milne
an excellent book
I first read this on the internet and had no idea it was now published! I'm really pleased and will be purchasing it. Skylar writes just like Jane Austen. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2004
Brilliant Read
This story is mainly based on the growing up of Georgiana Darcy, the sister to Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2004 by Lynne Robson
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