In the Arms of Mr. Darcy [Paperback]

Sharon Lathan (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 1, 2010

If only everyone could be as happy as they are...

Darcy and Elizabeth are as much in love as ever-even more so as their relationship matures. Their passion inspires everyone around them, and as winter turns to spring, romance blossoms around them.

Confirmed bachelor Richard Fitzwilliam sets his sights on a seemingly unattainable, beautiful widow; Georgiana Darcy learns to flirt outrageously; the very flighty Kitty Bennet develops her first crush, and Caroline Bingley meets her match.

But the path of true love never does run smooth, and Elizabeth and Darcy are kept busy navigating their friends and loved ones through the inevitable separations, misunderstandings, misgivings, and lovers' quarrels to reach their own happily ever afters...

Praise for Sharon Lathan:

"The everlasting love between Darcy and Lizzy will leave more than one reader swooning."
-A Bibliophile's Bookshelf

"If you love Pride and Prejudice sequels then this series should be on the top of your list!"
-Royal Reviews

"Sharon really knows how to make Regency come alive."
-Love Romance Passion

"The way Ms. Lathan allows the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth to evolve is wonderful and will surely induce a contented sigh from all romantics."
-Once Upon a Romance

"A heartfelt enjoyable story filled with passion and warmth. Beautifully written."
-Anna's Book Blog

"Jane Austen fan or not-you're going to love this author's interpretation of life after the wedding as Darcy and Lizzy begin a honeymoon that looks to last forever. Very highly recommended reading."
-CK2's Kwips & Kritiques

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The daily life in large manor houses is amazing for modern readers to contemplate, and Lathan does an excellent job of outlining what such a daily routine consisted of." - Booksie's Blog

"This book stays true to Austen's writing style and her vision of these characters." - Palmer's Picks For Reading

"A titillating, yet amorous look into the privileged lives of England's gentry as they travel back and forth from countryside estates to the London "seasons" of society, with all the protocol, pomp and circumstance that comes with the responsibilities of their positions." - Historical Novel Reviews Blog

"Jane Austen would approve of this depiction of her characters; Austen fans will continue to love them, as well... " - Everything Victorian and More

"Lathan continues to bring the Regency period to life... I was swept up by the romance. " - Rundpinne

"What is constant is the love Darcy and Lizzy feel for each other... it is heartwarming." - The Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell

"There is something so fanciful and romantic about Sharon Lathan's depiction of Darcy and Elizabeth... This happy, romantic couple is at no loss of love or happiness in the novel to keep any reader sighing along with them." - One Literature Nut

" Lathan's genius is to spin the everyday occurrences of married life into a page-turner. In a world full of strife, this book full of happiness is a treat for all." - Linda Banche Romance Author

"A great read. There was plenty of affection between Lizzy and Darcy..." - Books Like Breathing

"Ms. Lathan's writing is lyrical and perfect for this genre... Jane Austen would be proud to read how her characters have flourished, lived, and loved in this continuation of her beloved story. " - The Good, the Bad and the Unread

"Engaging, fast paced and searingly romantic, I highly recommend reading In the Arms of Mr. Darcy if you're a true Lizzie and Darcy fan." - Austenprose

"This is a book of heartfelt love, romance and passion and every time I read one of Sharon's books I get swept away in all the moments that make you just sigh. " - Queen of Happy Endings

"I love how Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth have a passionate and true love for each other in the novel." - Laura's Reviews

"Sharon Lathan has done a great job with this series. I've read all four books and I have not been disappointed." - To Read or Not to Read

"A pleasant, ambling stroll with the characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice." - The Calico Critic

"Intimate, humorous and revealing. " - Kelli Crowe's Blog

"Sharon shows great care to detail in this and all of her books. She's given us a great, romantic love story about two happily married people. " - She Read a Book

About the Author

Sharon Lathan is the national bestselling author (over 200,000 copies sold through) of the Darcy Saga sequel series to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Her novels include Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Loving Mr. Darcy, My Dearest Mr. Darcy, In the Arms of Mr. Darcy, The Trouble With Mr. Darcy, A Darcy Christmas, Miss Darcy Falls in Love, and The Passions of Dr. Darcy. She and fellow novelist Abigail Reynolds formed the Austen Authors blog where over 20 published writers share their love of Jane Austen. In addition to her writing, she works as a Registered Nurse in a Neonatal ICU. She resides with her family in Hanford, California.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark (October 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402236999
• ISBN-13: 978-1402236990
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Lathan is the best-selling author of The Darcy Saga 8-volume sequel series to Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. She is a native Californian currently residing in the sunny San Joaquin Valley with her husband of twenty-six years. When not hard at work on her faithful MacBookPro laptop or iMac desktop, Sharon is at the hospital where she works as a Registered Nurse in a Neonatal ICU, as she has for twenty-eight years.

Sharon is a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, the Romance Writers of America, the Beau Monde and Hearts Through History chapters of the RWA, and serves on the board of her local chapter, the Yosemite Romance Writers. In 2010 Sharon created Austen Authors with novelist Abigail Reynolds, a group blog for published Jane Austen literary fiction authors. To learn more about Sharon and her series of romantic historical fiction novels, come to her website at: www.sharonlathan.net

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 44 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good representation of a Jane Austin book November 2, 2010

By Jennifer Kiesler

Format:Paperback

I am sad to say that I agree with the negative ratings above. I was very excited to find this book and was looking forward to going back to the lives of Elizabeth Bennett & Mr. Darcy. (I love Jane's original book & BBC version of the movie) What this author missed on was all the fun details & interactions that Jane put into her characters. I love the way her mom was portrayed as an over exaggerated drama queen. We barely see that here. In fact the during the Christmas scenes we only get a few sentences from the mom. Mary is now a pretty level- headed girl, no longer fully dedicated to her spiritual side. The Father Mr. Bennett is very quite and reserved.

I also agree with a critic above that sex is always a great part of a married life, but this book brings us into this part of Jane and Darcy's life over, and over, and over. It is very descriptive about 4 to 6 pages long, sadly this is not a book for a young girl to read, and it was not what I was wanting out of the novel. I agree with a critic above this book belongs in the romance novel section.

I will also admit I started trying to remember if I had the receipt for my purchase because I did not want to contribute to the author's income. I really thought I would read a great continuation of Elizabeth & Darcy lives and interactions with family and friends. What I got was a cheap and descriptive romance novel. I am so disappointed!

If you like romance novels you will like this book, as for me I want to keep the intimate details of their love making behind the door. And see more of the fun interactions with family and friends that we got from Jane Austin.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Fine, if you worship at the alter of the Almighty Baby April 22, 2011

By Rosemary43

Format:Paperback

For the rest of you who haven't drank the Kool-Aid, don't bother with this one. Outside of reading about the Darcys' getting it on for the umpteenth time and gurgling non-stop about Darcy Jr., there is very little else in this book.

21 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More Joyous Married Love, Regency Style October 10, 2010

By Linda Banche

Format:Paperback

IN THE ARMS OF MR. DARCY is the latest installment in Sharon Lathan's joyous celebration of married love, Regency style.

A year has passed since Darcy's and Elizabeth's wedding. The story opens with a Christmas party at Pemberley where they introduce their brand-new son, Alexander. Compared to their tumultuous courtship, Darcy's and Elizabeth's lives are now mainly happy, with, of course, a little sturm und drang along the way.

Darcy must deal with the business and emotional fallout of a death that occurred when a cotton mill he owns burns down. A nervous Elizabeth and Georgiana suffer through the gyrations required for their presentation at court. The Darcys enjoy a trip to the Peaks District, except when a falling boulder threatens Elizabeth and Alexander. Darcy, true hero that he is, whisks them to safety.

Although Elizabeth and Darcy revel in domestic bliss, other members of their family are not so lucky. Elizabeth's sister, Kitty, enjoys and suffers through her first fluttering of love. And Col. Fitzwilliam's tentative romance with a lady who caught his eye years ago resurfaces. I love Col. Fitzwilliam's story. I've added him right next to Mr. Darcy on my Favorite Heroes list.

If most of these events sound ordinary, it's because they are. Ms. Lathan's genius is to spin the everyday occurrences of married life into a page-turner. In a world full of strife, this book full of happiness is a treat for all.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Calico Critic Review: In the Arms of Mr. Darcy October 26, 2010

By L. Hartness VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

For months, I have looked forward to diving into Sharon Lathan's series, "The Darcy Saga". I managed to obtain Books 1-3, and signed up to review Book 4 for this month. My goal was to work through the series from the beginning and then continue to Book 4, "In the Arms of Mr. Darcy", now available from Sourcebooks Landmark. Alas, my schedule--both my personal and my reading schedule have been inundated with activity and I have had to begin my experience with "The Darcy Saga" without reading the first three books in the series.

Fortunately, Sharon has presented a Darcy tale that can stand on its own--all that is required is a rudimentary knowledge of Jane Austen's classic novel, "Pride and Prejudice". While I wish I could have begun the series from the top, I don't believe my experience was diminished by this fact at all. I became easily immersed into this Austenian world and had a complete grasp of the events and relationships within.

A listing of the "Cast of Characters", a brief description of the main characters, including some birth dates and wedding anniversaries, precedes Lathan's tale. This was quite a useful tool for me at the outset, as it kept me from disorientation with all of the individuals within the story. I especially liked the inclusion of dates, as I was able to understand the context of events in Lathan's timeline.

"In the Arms of Mr. Darcy" is quiet and yet recurrently passionate, primarily focusing on Fitzwilliam Darcy, his wife Elizabeth and their newborn son Alexander. Surrounding them are their close friends and family, most of who were introduced in the original "Pride and Prejudice".... The book is essentially a series of anecdotal tales, revealing the everyday life events of these characters and the occasional moments of drama in their lives.

For Darcy and Elizabeth, most of their drama comes within the bedroom. Darcy does have a couple of side adventures of his own and plays rescuer to Elizabeth in one harrowing incident, but most of the action comes from their marital relationship's intimacies. While I'm pleased that sex is portrayed as a wonderful gift of married life, readers should be aware that their love scenes are fairly steamy and occur regularly within the novel.

Outside of Darcy and Elizabeth, other anecdotal moments in the lives of their loved ones are shared. Most of these incidents are short and sometimes seem inconsequential to the rest of the story, but they are enjoyable nonetheless. The storyline that probably has the longest reach across the novel is that of Colonel Fitzwilliam as he grows from an ambitious soldier to a man who desires a steady home life and family of his own. His storyline had quite a few twists and turns, and I highly enjoyed his journey as an individual.

While I didn't enjoy "In the Arms of Mr. Darcy" as much as I had hoped, it was still a pleasant, ambling stroll with the characters from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". Again, I could have done without the amount of sexual detail with Darcy & Lizzie, but at least that aspect was kept within a married relationship. Little Alexander Darcy was simply adorable, and the way his parents doted on him almost made me fancy another little one myself! Books 1-3 are still on my shelf, and I do plan to read them as well. This Janeite cannot get enough of these characters, and I'm pleased that Sharon Lathan has given them another enjoyable way of being in this reader's life. Read more ›