A sequel faithful to Jane Austen’s beloved masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have been married for almost a year, and their heated arguments are a thing of the past. All that passion is now directed into more satisfying pursuits. But how long can the honeymoon last? The couple’s idyllic life together at Pemberley is jeopardized by the secrets they begin keeping from each other, the troubles of their closest friends, and the threat of a villain in their midst. Layers of seemingly innocent deception are building between Darcy and Elizabeth, threatening their relationship. He is conducting some covert business dealings that he’s unwilling to share with his wife, and she likewise begins keeping things from him against her own better judgment. The couple also becomes embroiled in the tribulations of Mr. Darcy’s younger sister, Georgiana, and his friend and cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam falls victim to their aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, as the object of her latest scheme to make a noble match for her daughter. The arrangement satisfies the ambitions of the couple’s parents, but appears to hold little prospect of happiness for Anne and Fitzwilliam, who each harbor other romantic interests. During this same period, Georgiana runs the gamut of emotions as she comes of age. Her elation at her birthday ball soon crumbles when she learns the man she secretly admires is engaged to another. The excitement of a London season and the attention of two other eligible suitors cannot make her forget her disappointment over her lost first love. As the story progresses, the menacing shadow of Mr. Darcy’s life-long nemesis looms ever-larger. By carelessness and design, Mr. Wickham and Lydia painfully intrude into the lives of the Darcys and the Bingleys, with disastrous results. The Darcys of Pemberley is the tale of two romances: the continuation of Darcy and Elizabeth’s story, and the courtship of Miss Georgiana. For those of us who didn’t want Pride and Prejudice to end, this charming novel gives the opportunity to learn what happens after the wedding, to revisit all our old friends and foes, and to share the next chapter of their lives. Ms. Winslow carries on the saga much as Jane Austen herself might have – true to her style, her sensibilities, and the delightful characters she created.
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Shannon Winslow is a passionate appreciator of the arts and a creative person in her own right. With her two sons grown, she now finds more time to devote to her diverse interests in music, literature, and the visual arts – writing claiming the lion’s share of her creative energies in recent years. In addition to several short stories, Ms. Winslow has authored three novels to date. The Darcys of Pemberley, a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, is her debut. For Myself Alone, a stand-alone Austenesque story, is soon to follow. Her most recent project is a contemporary “what if” novel entitled First of Second Chances. Shannon is a life-long resident of the Pacific Northwest. She and her husband live in the log home they built in the countryside thirty-five miles south of Seattle, where she writes and paints in her studio facing Mt. Rainier.
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Shannon Winslow says she was minding her own business - raising two sons and pursuing a very sensible career as a dental hygienist - when she was seduced by the writing bug ten years ago. Inspired by her love for the novels of Jane Austen, she set out to produce more stories in the same vein, beginning with a sequel to her favorite, "Pride and Prejudice." "The Darcys of Pemberley" was published in August, 2011, with another Jane-Austen-inspired novel and short story following. A life-long resident of the Pacific Northwest, Ms. Winslow resides with her husband in the log home they built in the countryside south of Seattle, where she writes and paints in her studio facing Mt. Rainier.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Nancy Kelley
Format:Kindle Edition
What fan of Pride and Prejudice hasn't wondered how Elizabeth and Darcy fared in their first few years of marriage? What kind of adventures would they share, what misfortunes would they encounter? Judging by the percentage of Austenesque novels that are Pride and Prejudice sequels, it's fair to say these thoughts occupy the minds of many. In The Darcys of Pemberley, Shannon Winslow takes the brief outline Jane gave us in the last chapter of her masterpiece and fills in the blank spaces.
When we hear of "The Darcys of Pemberley" our minds automatically think of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. However, we should not forget there was a third Darcy living at Pemberley. Georgiana is not glossed over in Winslow's book. She is 17, nearly 18, and becoming a woman in her own right. She has suitors-yes, more than one-but a gentleman has already won her heart.
I don't think it will spoil anything if I tell you the identity of this man. She is in love with her cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. However, there are several roadblocks in their way, not the least of which is familial obligation on his side.
Georgiana's story was only one thread woven together in The Darcys of Pemberley. No Pride and Prejudice sequel would be complete without an exploration of Lizzy and Darcy's continuing romance, and Winslow does not disappoint. They are every bit as much in love as you could wish them to be, and it was delightful to read the interchanges between them.
However, secrets and lies are creeping their way into the fabric of Pemberley. Darcy knows something he isn't telling Elizabeth, and she meanwhile has been sworn to secrecy regarding Georgiana's confusing romantic situation. The growing unease between them was one of the major catalysts of the story-and it is also one of my few quibbles with the book.
Without giving away a major plot point, I will say I found it hard to believe Darcy would harbor such doubts about his wife, regardless of the evidence. Even if he did wonder, I feel he would have confronted her right away and asked her to explain what he had seen, rather than keep the information a secret.
That aside, The Darcys of Pemberley gives an excellent view of what life might have been like at Pemberley. Winslow knows Pride and Prejudice inside and out, and this shows in the ease with which she guides the characters through the story. Her writing style is impeccable, with enough echoes of Austen's style for the dialogue to sound right, and enough of her own habits to not feel like an imitation.
Georgiana's story and the intrigues between Elizabeth and Darcy entwined in some interesting and unexpected ways. At times, I wished she had chosen to focus on one for this book and left the other for a second sequel, but that was simply from a desire to see more of the people and situations I enjoyed, rather than any true fault with the storytelling.
I heartily recommend The Darcys of Pemberley to anyone looking for a solid sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Well done, Shannon, on your debut novel.
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When we hear of "The Darcys of Pemberley" our minds automatically think of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. However, we should not forget there was a third Darcy living at Pemberley. Georgiana is not glossed over in Winslow's book. She is 17, nearly 18, and becoming a woman in her own right. She has suitors-yes, more than one-but a gentleman has already won her heart.
I don't think it will spoil anything if I tell you the identity of this man. She is in love with her cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. However, there are several roadblocks in their way, not the least of which is familial obligation on his side.
Georgiana's story was only one thread woven together in The Darcys of Pemberley. No Pride and Prejudice sequel would be complete without an exploration of Lizzy and Darcy's continuing romance, and Winslow does not disappoint. They are every bit as much in love as you could wish them to be, and it was delightful to read the interchanges between them.
However, secrets and lies are creeping their way into the fabric of Pemberley. Darcy knows something he isn't telling Elizabeth, and she meanwhile has been sworn to secrecy regarding Georgiana's confusing romantic situation. The growing unease between them was one of the major catalysts of the story-and it is also one of my few quibbles with the book.
Without giving away a major plot point, I will say I found it hard to believe Darcy would harbor such doubts about his wife, regardless of the evidence. Even if he did wonder, I feel he would have confronted her right away and asked her to explain what he had seen, rather than keep the information a secret.
That aside, The Darcys of Pemberley gives an excellent view of what life might have been like at Pemberley. Winslow knows Pride and Prejudice inside and out, and this shows in the ease with which she guides the characters through the story. Her writing style is impeccable, with enough echoes of Austen's style for the dialogue to sound right, and enough of her own habits to not feel like an imitation.
Georgiana's story and the intrigues between Elizabeth and Darcy entwined in some interesting and unexpected ways. At times, I wished she had chosen to focus on one for this book and left the other for a second sequel, but that was simply from a desire to see more of the people and situations I enjoyed, rather than any true fault with the storytelling.
I heartily recommend The Darcys of Pemberley to anyone looking for a solid sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Well done, Shannon, on your debut novel.
FTC disclaimer: Review copy provided by author
43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By Ewizabef
Format:Kindle Edition
I am avid reader of Pride and Prejudice continuations, re-imaginings, and the like. The cover alone made me willing to spend the $2.99 to purchase this book, and I was excited to lose a few hours in devouring it. Unfortunately, that never happened.
It is partly my fault; I did not download a sample. 60 pages into the ebook version and I can't go any further. The writing is impeccable grammatically, but the dialogue and action is boring. Poor Elizabeth Bennet has lost her spark! The dialogue is so wooden, just characters sitting in a room exchanging pleasantries. It feels like Elizabeth and Jane aren't close sisters anymore, there is 0 humor and Mr. Collins died in the first chapter by choking on mutton! That ALONE should get a joke. Instead, the only person who jokes about it is Mr. Darcy and he's chastised by Elizabeth!
It's not bad writing, it's just bleh. Six chapters in and it feels like every other page is telling what happened and a character saying something to the effect of "How nice."
It is partly my fault; I did not download a sample. 60 pages into the ebook version and I can't go any further. The writing is impeccable grammatically, but the dialogue and action is boring. Poor Elizabeth Bennet has lost her spark! The dialogue is so wooden, just characters sitting in a room exchanging pleasantries. It feels like Elizabeth and Jane aren't close sisters anymore, there is 0 humor and Mr. Collins died in the first chapter by choking on mutton! That ALONE should get a joke. Instead, the only person who jokes about it is Mr. Darcy and he's chastised by Elizabeth!
It's not bad writing, it's just bleh. Six chapters in and it feels like every other page is telling what happened and a character saying something to the effect of "How nice."
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By J. Barrett
Format:Paperback
I love it when I go searching for new reads and find one I don't have to put on pre-order. This book was just such a find. I got it on Kindle and really enjoyed it. It has one for my VERY favorite couplings. But, you have to read the book to find it. The story line has some misunderstandings but they are done very well. Let me just say that the more evil Wickham is the better.The Darcys of Pemberley: The Continuing Story of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Darcys of Pemberley
I love the old English from this book and the healthy relationships it promotes. It is difficult to find
fiction that is healthy to read.
fiction that is healthy to read.
Published 8 days ago by darlene
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible, awkward storyline that is told in a completely different...
Spolier:
This novel is basically a hokey continuation of Pride and Prejudice that culminates in Mr. Read more
This novel is basically a hokey continuation of Pride and Prejudice that culminates in Mr. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Katie Denham
2.0 out of 5 stars
Oy Vey....
I absolutely love Pride and Prejudice. It is by far my favorite Austen book followed by Mansfield Park. Read more
Published 13 days ago by calamity jane
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Darcys of Properly: The Continuing Story....
This has has been a true continuing story story as the characters remained the same as Jane Austin had created them. It was an easy and adventurous read. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Cynthia Burleson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Could not put this book down. It was an excellent sequel to pride and prejudice. Same style as Jane Austen. My dislike for Lydia grew more in this book.
Published 14 days ago by Ailish Stewart
2.0 out of 5 stars
No one can do Austen
It seems a complete disconnect with the original, but really why did I expect anything else? A classic is a classic and should be left alone. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Martha Crane
5.0 out of 5 stars
worthwhile read.
This book was very believable as an extention of jane austen's classic novel. Wickham is a lot more evil and daring than I would have expected, but the plot builds it up very well... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Tonya N. Mochocki
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very well written and a great read!
Not quite done with with the book, but haven't put it down. Felt like reading a sequal to Pride and Predjudice as it is written in the same style. Good plot. Nicely done!
Published 22 days ago by M. Hester
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as Satisfying
This was a good read that I found had let downs in terms of a climatic ending. I found that Elizabeth was not her spirited self that Jane Austen wrote. Read more
Published 23 days ago by MaryLou Layton
4.0 out of 5 stars
lovely for Jane Austin fans
good followup to Pride and Predjudice; fits fairly well with Austen's tone while working for modern readers also; try it
Published 1 month ago by Betsy Ruffin
