- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Copperfield Books; New edition edition (3 Sep 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0952821036
- ISBN-13: 978-0952821038
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.4 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 397,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Well researched but poorly written,
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This review is from: Darcy's Story (Paperback)
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.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVE IT!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Darcy's Story (Paperback)
This book was fantastic I really enjoyed it. When I was reading P&P I always wanted to know what Darcy was thinking at that moment and now all those holes have been filled up. I was really glad that Janet Aylmer took a sympathetic view towards Darcy the way many others including myself did.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An enchanting Pride & Prejudice book,
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This review is from: Darcy's Story (Paperback)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well done Janet Aylmer & Hugh Thompson! I have read it over and over again. It truly gives an insight into Darcy's thoughts, character and how he changed from being so haughty and came to love his beloved Lizzy!
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