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Darcy's Story (Paperback)

by Janet Aylmer (Author), Hugh Thomson (Illustrator)
3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • 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.co.uk Sales Rank: 202,945 in Books (See Bestsellers 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.

From the Author
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 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Well researched but poorly written, 19 Jan 2004
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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.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE IT!, 27 Oct 2001
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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.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful interpretation of Darcy's side of the story, 22 Feb 2001
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Throughout the story of Pride & Prejudice Elizabeth's feelings and emotions are quite evident to the reader. Where as Darcy's we find, are very repressed. However this book shows a very different portrayl of Darcy to the one we all know in Jane Austens novel. If you are curious to know what he is thinking as he observes the idiosyncrasy of those he becomes newly aquainted with, then this is the book for you. It complements the original - making for a very compelling read.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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 4 months ago by Megan E. Gibbs

1.0 out of 5 stars 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 17 months ago by R. D. Reid

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

1.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 2005 by hannainai

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on 10 Aug 2004 by C Foster

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

2.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful!
I was really looking forward to reading this book, being totally in love with the original and the series. Read more
Published on 1 April 2004 by Maria Barrett

5.0 out of 5 stars 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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