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Will and Beth are instantly smitten, but pride, prejudice, and a gang of villains determined to take over Rosings threaten to keep them apart. This fresh idea in the world of Jane Austen retellings brings together the world of Pride and Prejudice with the struggles of the Antebellum South.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been patiently awaiting a Wild West rendition of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for some time, so when PEMBERLEY RANCH rode into town, I was all anticipation. The blending of the two genres seemed like a natural to me; especially concerning two romantic archetypes - the Regency gentleman and the American cowboy. *swoon*
It's really not surprising that so many elements from the Regency-era have transitioned neatly into Caldwell's new adaption of Jane Austen classic story set in post-Civil War Texas. Lizzy and Darcy are as spirited and arrogant as ever in any century, transformed into Beth Bennet, a poor Yankee farmer's daughter from Ohio relocated to Rosings, Texas where rich Johnny Reb William Darcy has a large cattle spread, Pemberley Ranch, and the local Darcy Bank. Caldwell does a great job of melding the plot to fit a western theme, changing enough of the story to make it original, yet harkening to all of the plot points that readers will recollect from the original narrative. There are some important exceptions. Given that this is a tall tale from the Wild, Wild West, Cate Burroughs (Lady Catherine de Bourgh), George Whitehead (George Wickham) and Lily Bennet (Lydia Bennet) can be "really" officious, dastardly and loose! Well maybe they were already, but in this setting the writer does not have to be as proprietous as Austen was obliged to be in the early nineteenth-century.
PEMBERLEY RANCH had some surprises. The Team Tilney fan-girls will be happy to know that Henry himself makes an appearance as a very "likable" high plains rector in a supporting role. Even pedantic Mary Bennet is under his charms. The dialogue is lacking Austen's wit and snappy retorts, but shucks, this is the Wild West where outlaws and lawmen talk with their guns. The story builds beautifully in the western theme of shoot-outs over the land as opposed to Austen's conflict of social decorum with witty words. However, some things never change as both plots have money struggles in common, and, the eventual humbling of Darcy's pride and dissolution of Beth's prejudice - culminating in a great romance as they ride off into the sunset. Yippy ki-aye.
Laurel Ann, Austenprose
It's really not surprising that so many elements from the Regency-era have transitioned neatly into Caldwell's new adaption of Jane Austen classic story set in post-Civil War Texas. Lizzy and Darcy are as spirited and arrogant as ever in any century, transformed into Beth Bennet, a poor Yankee farmer's daughter from Ohio relocated to Rosings, Texas where rich Johnny Reb William Darcy has a large cattle spread, Pemberley Ranch, and the local Darcy Bank. Caldwell does a great job of melding the plot to fit a western theme, changing enough of the story to make it original, yet harkening to all of the plot points that readers will recollect from the original narrative. There are some important exceptions. Given that this is a tall tale from the Wild, Wild West, Cate Burroughs (Lady Catherine de Bourgh), George Whitehead (George Wickham) and Lily Bennet (Lydia Bennet) can be "really" officious, dastardly and loose! Well maybe they were already, but in this setting the writer does not have to be as proprietous as Austen was obliged to be in the early nineteenth-century.
PEMBERLEY RANCH had some surprises. The Team Tilney fan-girls will be happy to know that Henry himself makes an appearance as a very "likable" high plains rector in a supporting role. Even pedantic Mary Bennet is under his charms. The dialogue is lacking Austen's wit and snappy retorts, but shucks, this is the Wild West where outlaws and lawmen talk with their guns. The story builds beautifully in the western theme of shoot-outs over the land as opposed to Austen's conflict of social decorum with witty words. However, some things never change as both plots have money struggles in common, and, the eventual humbling of Darcy's pride and dissolution of Beth's prejudice - culminating in a great romance as they ride off into the sunset. Yippy ki-aye.
Laurel Ann, Austenprose
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Yippy ki-aye. Great fun at Pemberley Ranch
1 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
I have been patiently awaiting a Wild West rendition of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for some time, so when PEMBERLEY RANCH rode into town, I was all anticipation. The blending of the two genres seemed like a natural to me; especially concerning two romantic archetypes - the Regency gentleman and the American cowboy. *swoon*
It's really not surprising that so many elements from the Regency-era have transitioned neatly into Caldwell's new adaption of Jane Austen classic story set in post-Civil War Texas. Lizzy and Darcy are as spirited and arrogant as ever in any century, transformed into Beth Bennet, a poor Yankee farmer's daughter from Ohio relocated to Rosings, Texas where rich Johnny Reb William Darcy has a large cattle spread, Pemberley Ranch, and the local Darcy Bank. Caldwell does a great job of melding the plot to fit a western theme, changing enough of the story to make it original, yet harkening to all of the plot points that readers will recollect from the original narrative. There are some important exceptions. Given that this is a tall tale from the Wild, Wild West, Cate Burroughs (Lady Catherine de Bourgh), George Whitehead (George Wickham) and Lily Bennet (Lydia Bennet) can be "really" officious, dastardly and loose! Well maybe they were already, but in this setting the writer does not have to be as proprietous as Austen was obliged to be in the early nineteenth-century.
PEMBERLEY RANCH had some surprises. The Team Tilney fan-girls will be happy to know that Henry himself makes an appearance as a very "likable" high plains rector in a supporting role. Even pedantic Mary Bennet is under his charms. The dialogue is lacking Austen's wit and snappy retorts, but shucks, this is the Wild West where outlaws and lawmen talk with their guns. The story builds beautifully in the western theme of shoot-outs over the land as opposed to Austen's conflict of social decorum with witty words. However, some things never change as both plots have money struggles in common, and, the eventual humbling of Darcy's pride and dissolution of Beth's prejudice - culminating in a great romance as they ride off into the sunset. Yippy ki-aye.
Laurel Ann, Austenprose
It's really not surprising that so many elements from the Regency-era have transitioned neatly into Caldwell's new adaption of Jane Austen classic story set in post-Civil War Texas. Lizzy and Darcy are as spirited and arrogant as ever in any century, transformed into Beth Bennet, a poor Yankee farmer's daughter from Ohio relocated to Rosings, Texas where rich Johnny Reb William Darcy has a large cattle spread, Pemberley Ranch, and the local Darcy Bank. Caldwell does a great job of melding the plot to fit a western theme, changing enough of the story to make it original, yet harkening to all of the plot points that readers will recollect from the original narrative. There are some important exceptions. Given that this is a tall tale from the Wild, Wild West, Cate Burroughs (Lady Catherine de Bourgh), George Whitehead (George Wickham) and Lily Bennet (Lydia Bennet) can be "really" officious, dastardly and loose! Well maybe they were already, but in this setting the writer does not have to be as proprietous as Austen was obliged to be in the early nineteenth-century.
PEMBERLEY RANCH had some surprises. The Team Tilney fan-girls will be happy to know that Henry himself makes an appearance as a very "likable" high plains rector in a supporting role. Even pedantic Mary Bennet is under his charms. The dialogue is lacking Austen's wit and snappy retorts, but shucks, this is the Wild West where outlaws and lawmen talk with their guns. The story builds beautifully in the western theme of shoot-outs over the land as opposed to Austen's conflict of social decorum with witty words. However, some things never change as both plots have money struggles in common, and, the eventual humbling of Darcy's pride and dissolution of Beth's prejudice - culminating in a great romance as they ride off into the sunset. Yippy ki-aye.
Laurel Ann, Austenprose
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Western Pride and Prejudice
6 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
I don't know why I can't resist these Austen continuations but I just can't. I have to say this one is very, VERY unique from the rest of the ones I have read. While holding true to the premise of Pride and Prejudice it really tosses the story up in the air, mixes it up and presents in a truly American way.
You will find all the familiar character TRAITS in unusual places which was quite refreshing. While a knowledge of Ms. Austen's work will enhance your reading of this book and cause more than a few knowing smiles it is not necessary to enjoy what is, in effect, a rip-roaring good Western love story.
Sometimes silly and at times stretching believability the book was still a delight and offers a slight education on the Civil War to those unfamiliar with some of the more unpleasant aspects through footnotes.
I would recommend this book to fans of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy AND to fans of Westerns. Both will be satisfied with what is a good solid romance full of intrigue, love and bad guys getting what they deserve.
You will find all the familiar character TRAITS in unusual places which was quite refreshing. While a knowledge of Ms. Austen's work will enhance your reading of this book and cause more than a few knowing smiles it is not necessary to enjoy what is, in effect, a rip-roaring good Western love story.
Sometimes silly and at times stretching believability the book was still a delight and offers a slight education on the Civil War to those unfamiliar with some of the more unpleasant aspects through footnotes.
I would recommend this book to fans of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy AND to fans of Westerns. Both will be satisfied with what is a good solid romance full of intrigue, love and bad guys getting what they deserve.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
A Pride and Prejudice Western Adventure
24 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback
Don your best gingham dress, dungarees, or Stetson and saddle up for a rip roarin' adventure with the gang from Pride and Prejudice!
Ever since her brother died while fighting for the Union, Beth Bennet has vowed to blame, suspect, and hate anyone associated with the Confederate Army. When her father moves Beth's family from Ohio to their own farm in Rosings, Texas, Beth finds herself surrounded by those she swore to forever hate. Although Beth eventually accepts and befriends southerners like her sister's fiancée, Dr. Charles Bingley, and Charlotte Lucas, the sheriff's daughter, she cannot help but despise and think the worst of William Darcy, a former Captain of the Confederate Army Texas Legion.
Elizabeth's abhorrence of William Darcy is strengthened by family friend George Whitehead (Wickham), who makes many negative allusions to Darcy's character, past, and family. During the war, George Whitehead helped command a prisoner of war camp for the Union Army and he is even more devious and nefarious than Jane Austen's George Wickham! True to character, George Whitehead does unspeakable and scandalous deeds both during and after the Civil War. While in Rosings, George Whitehead is attempting to make his fortune by scamming resident farmers with his cohorts, the indomitable Catherine Burroughs and corrupt bank manager Billy Collins. With such perfidious and heartless villains in residence, do the townspeople of Rosings even stand a chance?
Readers will find this variation of Pride and Prejudice to be distinctive and unique for many various reasons. One aspect that makes this novel unusual is that it was written by a man. While several men have penned Austen-Inspired novels in recent years, to find one that does not include zombies, sea monsters, or vampires is a rarity. Because Pemberley Ranch is written by a man, it does have a bit more of a masculine feel to it (which I found quite intriguing). There is much more action and adventure in this novel, and readers should expect some danger and violence. But don't worry, there is still plenty of romance! (Darcy as a cowboy? *swoon*) Another difference in Pemberley Ranch is the setting of Post-Civil War Texas and the fact that many characters earn their living from the agriculture industry. All the men are out herding cattle and working the fields while the womenfolk are busy churning butter and canning vegetables. Instead of a world of society, luxury, and pleasure, Pride and Prejudice is transported to a time of hard work and simplicity.
I was enthralled by this remarkable and adventurous variation of Pride and Prejudice! I found it to be a spectacular integration of romance, war, history, adventure, and conflict. Not to mention a brilliant blend of Civil War prejudices and Jane Austen's moral guidance. Mr. Caldwell is a skilled story-teller and his debut novel, Pemberley Ranch, is sure to entrance and excite lovers of history and the Old West. I eagerly anticipate reading more from Jack Caldwell, and look forward to his next release, The Three Colonels, due out in 2012!
Note: I would recommend this novel for Mature Audiences. There is one intimate scene and some mild profanity.
Ever since her brother died while fighting for the Union, Beth Bennet has vowed to blame, suspect, and hate anyone associated with the Confederate Army. When her father moves Beth's family from Ohio to their own farm in Rosings, Texas, Beth finds herself surrounded by those she swore to forever hate. Although Beth eventually accepts and befriends southerners like her sister's fiancée, Dr. Charles Bingley, and Charlotte Lucas, the sheriff's daughter, she cannot help but despise and think the worst of William Darcy, a former Captain of the Confederate Army Texas Legion.
Elizabeth's abhorrence of William Darcy is strengthened by family friend George Whitehead (Wickham), who makes many negative allusions to Darcy's character, past, and family. During the war, George Whitehead helped command a prisoner of war camp for the Union Army and he is even more devious and nefarious than Jane Austen's George Wickham! True to character, George Whitehead does unspeakable and scandalous deeds both during and after the Civil War. While in Rosings, George Whitehead is attempting to make his fortune by scamming resident farmers with his cohorts, the indomitable Catherine Burroughs and corrupt bank manager Billy Collins. With such perfidious and heartless villains in residence, do the townspeople of Rosings even stand a chance?
Readers will find this variation of Pride and Prejudice to be distinctive and unique for many various reasons. One aspect that makes this novel unusual is that it was written by a man. While several men have penned Austen-Inspired novels in recent years, to find one that does not include zombies, sea monsters, or vampires is a rarity. Because Pemberley Ranch is written by a man, it does have a bit more of a masculine feel to it (which I found quite intriguing). There is much more action and adventure in this novel, and readers should expect some danger and violence. But don't worry, there is still plenty of romance! (Darcy as a cowboy? *swoon*) Another difference in Pemberley Ranch is the setting of Post-Civil War Texas and the fact that many characters earn their living from the agriculture industry. All the men are out herding cattle and working the fields while the womenfolk are busy churning butter and canning vegetables. Instead of a world of society, luxury, and pleasure, Pride and Prejudice is transported to a time of hard work and simplicity.
I was enthralled by this remarkable and adventurous variation of Pride and Prejudice! I found it to be a spectacular integration of romance, war, history, adventure, and conflict. Not to mention a brilliant blend of Civil War prejudices and Jane Austen's moral guidance. Mr. Caldwell is a skilled story-teller and his debut novel, Pemberley Ranch, is sure to entrance and excite lovers of history and the Old West. I eagerly anticipate reading more from Jack Caldwell, and look forward to his next release, The Three Colonels, due out in 2012!
Note: I would recommend this novel for Mature Audiences. There is one intimate scene and some mild profanity.
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