Review
An imaginery sequel to the novels of Jane Austen, bringing much-loved characters to life - namely the now married Mr and Mrs Darcy and their families and friends. --My Weekly Magazine
Cleverly written in the style of Jane Austen, this is a must for fans, providing a wonderful read as we weave our way through broken hearts and matchmaker plots to mend them. The unhurried pace of life and clever insight into well-loved characters adds much to the pleasure of this book. --June M Arnold, Chessington
Mr and Mrs Darcy now live in Derbyshire with their two children and Darcy's sister, Georgiana. When Georgiana's engagement to Colonel Fitzwilliam is broken off, matchmaking abounds and scandal and heartbreak follows. Through all of this, Mrs Darcy tries to smooth the way. Jane Austen fans will love this good, old-fashioned example of bygone era. --Ivy Brown, Bridlington
Cleverly written in the style of Jane Austen, this is a must for fans, providing a wonderful read as we weave our way through broken hearts and matchmaker plots to mend them. The unhurried pace of life and clever insight into well-loved characters adds much to the pleasure of this book. --June M Arnold, Chessington
Mr and Mrs Darcy now live in Derbyshire with their two children and Darcy's sister, Georgiana. When Georgiana's engagement to Colonel Fitzwilliam is broken off, matchmaking abounds and scandal and heartbreak follows. Through all of this, Mrs Darcy tries to smooth the way. Jane Austen fans will love this good, old-fashioned example of bygone era. --Ivy Brown, Bridlington
Synopsis
Intertwining the lives of Austen's most beloved characters from all six novels with new characters of the author's devising, Sybil G Brinton does some inventive matchmaking and a creditable job with the inevitable difficulties that numerous pairs of lovers encounter before they are united in the end.
From the Publisher
A riotous, but pleasurable story
The London Times said of Old Friends (in 1913),"Miss Brinton takes the original form of continuing the fortunes of the characters [of Jane Austen] and devising marriages between them--a work of great love and ingenuity which... will please that select public which is never tired of dicussing [Austen's characters]" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The London Times said of Old Friends (in 1913),"Miss Brinton takes the original form of continuing the fortunes of the characters [of Jane Austen] and devising marriages between them--a work of great love and ingenuity which... will please that select public which is never tired of dicussing [Austen's characters]" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
