- Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books; New edition edition (31 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0765350920
- ISBN-13: 978-0765350923
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.8 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 732,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Perhaps the epitome of 'niche fiction, ' these too cutely titled but entertaining yarns feature Jane Austen's most celebrated couple, the now married Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy. The antics of these softboiled sleuths are amusing .Austen buffs will find a lot of good period stuff about gardening, fencing, raising rabbits, and the care and feeding of discontinued Royal Worcester china patterns."--The News & Observer on "Suspense & Sensibility"
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"After launching the series with "Pride and Prescience" last year, she skillfully brings Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Darcy of "Pride and Prejudice" together with characters from Jane Austen's" Sense and Sensibility" .there is a supernatural twist built around an object with strange powers."--"The Capital Times" web edition
"The protagonists are a charming couple--the comparison to the Mr. and Mrs. North mysteries by Frances and Richard Lockridge is not misplaced--and the mystery itself is a nice blend of the natural and the supernatural. Looking forward to more in the series."--"Chronicle" on "Suspense and Sensibility"
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"Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy solve another supernatural mystery in this sequel to Bebris's "Pride and Prescience" .The story is witty and charming--a mixture of Austen and Nick and Nora and great fun for teen fans of the first book."--"Voice of Youth Advocates" on "Suspense and Sensibility"
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"After launching the series with "Pride and Prescience" last year, she skillfully brings Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Darcy of "Pride and Prejudice" together with characters from Jane Austen's" Sense and Sensibility" .there is a supernatural twist built around an object with strange powers."--"The Capital Times" web edition
"The protagonists are a charming couple--the comparison to the Mr. and Mrs. North mysteries by Frances and Richard Lockridge is not misplaced--and the mystery itself is a nice blend of the natural and the supernatural. Looking forward to more in the series."--"Chronicle" on "Suspense and Sensibility"
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"Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy solve another supernatural mystery in this sequel to Bebris's "Pride and Prescience" .The story is witty and charming--a mixture of Austen and Nick and Nora and great fun for teen fans of the first book."--"Voice of Youth Advocates" on "Suspense and Sensibility"
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Mr. and Mrs. Darcy have every intention of enjoying their still newlywed status at Pemberley - until they are confronted with another mysterious situation. Elizabeth Darcy and her beloved husband Fitzwilliam have taken on the responsibility of finding a suitable suitor for Elizabeth's younger sister, assuring her a proper place in society. A perfect match is found and wedding plans are soon underway, but a change in personality occurs in the soon-to-be model husband, a change so striking as to jeopardize not just the Darcys' social standing but their lives as well. Once again, the Darcys take centre stage as the Regency era's answer to "The Thin Man's" Nick and Nora, searching for truth between tea times amidst the social whirl of Jane Austen's England.
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Elizabeth Bennet Darcy tried very hard to concentrate on the letter in her hand, but the intrusion of her own thoughts conspired with the fine prospect outside her window to distract her. Read the first page
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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The second installment in the (in my opinion, anyway) entertaining Mr. & Mrs. Darcy mystery novels, featuring two beloved characters created by Jane Austen (Elizabeth Bennett & Fitzwilliam Darcy), "Suspense and Sensibility" proved to be a very absorbing and enjoyable read. The trick to enjoying this series (and this book in particular), is to leave all your notions of what a Mr. & Mrs. Darcy book should be like, as well as some of your expectations that you will be reading an Austen-like novel. Carrie Bebris uses many of the characters that Jane Austen created and made immortal, but that it all. The stories, the premise and how the characters sound and act, are wholly her own. And the result? In this instance, one rather delightful read.
After the unsettling events chronicled in "Pride and Prescience," Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy had happily left London in order to return to the peace and tranquility of Pemberley. But a letter from her mother reminds Elizabeth of her obligation to see her younger sister, Kitty, credibly established. And so, Elizabeth and Darcy, with Kitty and Georgina (Darcy's younger sister) make for London in order to partake in all the festivities that constitute the London Season. Georgina, an heiress, has no troubles attracting suitors; but for Kitty, young girl with no fortune or impressive connections, the situation is quite different. So that when young Harry Dashwood of Norland, shows every sign preferring Kitty above all else, everyone is quite pleased. A young man of good fortune and an impressive estate, Harry Dashwood is quite the catch. So what if his mother is an unpleasant shrew who isn't pleased at all with her son's involvement with Kitty! But then soon after their engagement, Harry's behaviour and character seems to change almost overnight; and it's beginning to look as if Harry intends to emulate the scandalous behaviour of his great-grand uncle, Sir Francis Dashwood, one of the founding members of the Hellfire Club. The changes in Harry trouble Darcy and Elizabeth greatly, but they're not sure what to do about it. Their primary object is to protect Kitty from an imprudent match; but can they also save Harry from himself?
Written with slight gothic overtones, "Suspense and Sensibility" was a rather like and sparkling read. Carrie Bebris incorporates characters from Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" into this installment, and the result was wholly pleasing. The story may take a while to unfold since almost half the book dwells on Harry's courtship of Kitty, before things go so very wrong. But the strength of this novel lies in how the authour fleshed out her characters, so that she makes us care for them. Kitty, in this book, has grown up a little, and has gained some dignity and maturity. And Harry, for the first half of the book is an engaging and likable character as well. And it was nice to "meet" Elinor Ferrars again; it was even enjoyable to see how Lucy Ferrars (once Lucy Steele) had fared, as well as Harry's unlikeable mother, Mrs. John Daswood. Best of all however, was reading of how Elizabeth and Darcy interact as a married couple, united in their concerns and each bolstering and supporting the other. A trifle sedate in pace, but written with a light touch, "Suspense and Sensibility" proved to be a very enjoyable and worthwhile read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I've read the first book in the series, and this felt much the same. She seems to have a really good 'sense' of the characters, and can write dialogue for them very accurately. Most of the time, it feels like Austen herself is writing - Bebris often gets it all spot on. I love that the Darcy's banter has carried on into their marriage (as I feel it would do).
This book centres mostly on Elizabeth & Mr Darcy, Kitty (Elizabeth's sister), and Kitty's suitor. It has appearances from Georgiana (though honestly, she is barely mentioned after the first few chapters), as well as characters from Sense and Sensibility.
The main thing that disappointed me though, is again, the supernatural ending. I just don't find it realistic in a book of this type. Austen never wrote about the supernatural (other than as a product of over-active imagination, in Northanger Abbey) and it feels incredibly out of place and unwelcome. It's as though Ms. Bebris has come up with an excellent story, building up to a big climax and explanation - and then cannot think of any way of getting all the characters out of it happily.
I'd definitely recommend this book up to chapter 21, but after that, it all goes weird and a bit downhill, I'm afraid to say.
This book centres mostly on Elizabeth & Mr Darcy, Kitty (Elizabeth's sister), and Kitty's suitor. It has appearances from Georgiana (though honestly, she is barely mentioned after the first few chapters), as well as characters from Sense and Sensibility.
The main thing that disappointed me though, is again, the supernatural ending. I just don't find it realistic in a book of this type. Austen never wrote about the supernatural (other than as a product of over-active imagination, in Northanger Abbey) and it feels incredibly out of place and unwelcome. It's as though Ms. Bebris has come up with an excellent story, building up to a big climax and explanation - and then cannot think of any way of getting all the characters out of it happily.
I'd definitely recommend this book up to chapter 21, but after that, it all goes weird and a bit downhill, I'm afraid to say.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The unusual take on Regency England is still entertaining, but the surprises aren't surprising which takes the edge off it a bit.
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