Darcy’s Story reveals at last the truth about Jane Austen’s most famous hero, Fitzwilliam Darcy. "Pride and Prejudice" is the most popular romantic novel in the world, yet it says little about how Darcy is changed from a "haughty, reserved and fastidious" young man to the ardent and humble suitor for the hand of Jane Austen’s delightful heroine, Elizabeth Bennet. "The New Illustrated Darcy’s Story" reveals what you always wanted to know.
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Like many other people, I first read "Pride and Prejudice" whilst I was at school, as did my children, and have enjoyed reading the novel again many times since then. It was after watching the BBC television serial in 1995, and discussing it with one of my daughters, that my curiosity was re-awakened about Mr Darcy, and I decided to write this book.
I am sure that everyone who has read and enjoyed Jane Austen's novel has their own particular favourite passages in the book, and I used many of mine in Darcy's Story. As her novel was first published in several "parts", I also used quotations from "Pride and Prejudice" to introduce each of the seven parts in my book.
Everyone who has ever read Jane Austen's novel will have their own idea of Mr Darcy's side of the story, and this book could be described as looking through the mirror of "Pride and Prejudice" from the other side. I am delighted that a story written nearly 200 years ago can still give pleasure in a very different era. I have also been glad to learn that people much more knowledgeable than I am about Jane Austen and her work have also liked the book.
I have been surprised and delighted to discover that my need to know more about Jane Austen's hero is shared by people in 37 other countries all around the world. The publishers have received many letters and emails expressing the enjoyment that so many people have found in reading "Darcy’s Story". It seems that complementing "Pride and Prejudice" by writing this book has satisfied a long-felt need for many readers.
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Janet Aylmer's second book, "In the Footsteps of Jane Austen - through Bath to Lyncombe and Widcombe" (ISBN 0952821060) was published in October 2003. Illustrated by 80 contemporary prints, the book follows in Jane's steps as she walks through the city of Bath in May 1801, to the pleasant rural areas beyond the River Avon.
You can join Jane and her friend, and see the city and the countryside beyond through their eyes.
Why not enjoy another of Janet Aylmer's books ?
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I bought this book on the strength of the reviews and must admit to having been disappointed. The author has done her research well and the book ties in excellently with the original but the style of writing just didn't have any of the magic. Not too suprisingly alot of the dialogue is taken straight from Pride and Prejudice and this is probably its downfall as the authors own technique - whilst not bad in itself - does not have the same complexity and wit as Jane Austin's. I would instantly recognise quotes from Pride and Prejudice purely for the change in writing style from one author to the other. Another negative for me was that Mr Darcy came across as far too sensitive and shy at times; I know that this is meant to be part of his character but it left me wanting to give him a good shake!
This book makes a 'gentle' companion to the original and I would still recommend it to the die-hard fan - just don't expect the sparkle.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I was really looking forward to reading this book, being totally in love with the original and the series. I couldn't wait to receive it when I finally ordered it, and read it in one afternoon. I have to say, I've never read a more disappointing and pointless book. Any new paragraphs or indeed chapters could be fitted whithin two pages, the rest is taken verbatim out of the original book. The ammount of "she then said.." and "to that he said.." followed by text from the original drives you to distraction. Moreover, it doesn't even offer any real insight to Darcy's thoughts and feelings apart for pointless stupid comments like "He found that charming" or " He couldn't agree more" after passages from the original. The account is hurried and in a style that resembles a ten year old's essay. All in all, you'll learn just as much about Darcy's feelings from the original book. The two stars are for filling in a couple of gaps in the story when Darcy is away for periods, but even this chapters are dismal. Won't be reading it twice!
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I've read this nearly as many times as P&P and everytime my apprecitiation of Darcy grows - he's a fantastic character and we get to know him more through this book. More than worth a read if you want to get to know the most mysterious character of P&P even more!
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Exact same book--different point of view
This book was possibly one of the worst I've read. Not because of the poor writing, but because it is nearly word for word, Pride and Prejudice. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Megan E. Gibbs
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AWFUL!
This book was a dreadful dsappointment, it is slow and dull! It copies the original text in poorer language and without the humour and intrigue. Don't bother.
Published on 30 Jan 2008 by R. D. Reid
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I have waited a very long time for this book
I really enjoyed reading Darcy's Story. He has always seemed to me to be such an interesting person to learn more about - but Jane Austen never seemed to be confident about... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2006 by gratefulreader
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pointless
A most dismal effort rather than fleshing out tne magnificent Mr Darcy makes him appear 2 dimensional and uninteresting. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2006 by Dr. Richard J. Woollett
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The most disappointing book I've ever bought
After studying Pride & Prejudice at school for GCSE, I was keen to read a P&P sequel. I bought this book a couple of years ago and have only just been able to bring myself to write... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2005
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Faithful and warming
I found this book amazing, i really enjoyed reading about the other side of pride and prejudice. Darcy's story tells pride and prejudice from Darcy's point of view, and gives... Read more
Published on 20 July 2005 by "hannainai"
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Captivated By Mr Darcy
This book once again throws the reader into the world of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy.
I was totally captvated by the narrative and found it hard to put down. Read more
I was totally captvated by the narrative and found it hard to put down. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2004 by C Foster
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Darcy's Story
I enjoyed reading Darcy's Story so much that I already read it twice and will read it several times more as I did with Pride & Prejudice. Read more
Published on 13 May 2004 by Els Verhage
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Absolutely SUPER! At last the truth about Mr Darcy !
Janet Aylmer has written a wonderful book - I so enjoyed reading Darcy's Story.
I hope that the author Janet Aylmer had as much pleasure writing the book as I had when reading... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2003 by anne
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true to the original
after reading pride and prejudice i was desperate for more and this book provides well. unlike the original it tells of the immediate aftermath of the weddings. Read more
Published on 17 April 2003 by BERNADETTE S A MOORE
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