The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy [Paperback]

Sara Angelini (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2009

A sexy, bold adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that re-paints favorite characters in twenty-first century colors

Judge Fitzwilliam Darcy, a legal expert on both sides of the Atlantic, is ready to hang up his black robe and return to the life of a country gentleman—until he meets Elizabeth Bennet, a fresh-faced attorney with a hectic schedule and no time for the sexy but haughty judge.

Tempers and sparks fly in Judge Darcy's courtroom— and outside, in a series of chance encounters that give each of them pause—as the two match wits and try to fight their overwhelming attraction. When they meet up in England at an international law conference, they embark on a hot, heavy affair. Back in the States, though, ethical considerations intrude, and each is subjected to a torturous period of soul-searching before they can find their way back to each other...

(20090918)

Editorial Reviews

Review

[D]elicious! It is finger-licking, lip smacking, delicious... definitely my favorite modern re-telling of Pride and Prejudice to date. (Bella McGuire A Bibliophile's Bookshelf 20090928)

The modern spin Angelini gives to the [Pride and Prejudice] characters and the plot makes the novel a quick, fun read. (Serena Agusto-Cox Savvy Verse & Wit 20091002)

Completely enchanted... the book girl gives The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy by Sara Angelini a 4/5! (Carrie Zimmerman The Book Girl 20091006)

The writing is witty and the characters and story line are so well developed. (Leeann Mackey Trying Our Best 20091012)

An excessively diverting entertainment you won't want to miss. (Christina B. AustenProse 20091012)

One of the best contemporary Austen re-tellings I've read. (Alana McClurey A Hoyden's Look at Literature 20091012)

Absolutely delightful.

(Katherine Nickel I Just Finished 20091027)

A modern Lizzy and a modern Darcy falling in love in their own modern way. (Grace Loiacano Books Like Breathing 20091103)

A delightfully romantic and passionate journey of Darcy and Lizzy. (Meredith Esparza Austenesque Reviews 20091113)

A very fun, modern day adaptation of the classic Pride and Prejudice characters. (Wendi Barker Wendi's Book Corner )

The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy was a delightful and enjoyable read with romance, humor, misunderstandings, passion and chemistry. (Deanna Mom - Musings )

About the Author

Sara Angelini is an attorney living in the San Francisco Bay area. After earning an MS in Animal Sciences, she decided against becoming a veterinarian when she realized she only liked her own pets and moved to California with her husband to pursue law school. She is working on her third novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140222110X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402221101
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #342,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Author, the Back Cover Blurb:, February 17, 2008

By 

Sara W. Angelini (Belmont, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy (Paperback)

I thought I would provide the back-cover blurb and a little more detail than the description above.

A thoroughly modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy re-paints our favorite characters in twenty-first century colors.

Judge Fitzwilliam Darcy has had enough. A transplanted Englishman roped into being a San Francisco judge at a young age, Will Darcy is ready to hang up his black robe and return to the life of a country gentleman until he meets Elizabeth Bennet, a fresh-faced attorney with a hectic schedule and no time for the sexy judge. She's just trying to survive her first year as a trial lawyer.

Played out in Judge Darcy's courtroom, tempers and sparks fly as the two battle wits and chemistry, and the inevitable occurs: judge meets attorney, judge snubs attorney, judge falls for attorney.

When the two are unexpectedly thrown together, passions flare. But when the ethical considerations forbid their romance, can Will convince Elizabeth that their love is worth fighting for?

A sexy, bold, and oftentimes hilarious story with a fresh and vibrant cast of characters, The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy will pull you in from the first page and won't let go until the last!

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOT!!!!!!, March 27, 2008

By 

Not a Purist "Austenite" - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy (Paperback)

Many modern adaptations of Pride and Prejudice fall short because the author tries to "rewrite" the story but forgets to develop the characters. I found some of the "connections" to P&P to be a bit of a stretch (i.e., Meryton is a suburb of San Francisco and this F. Darcy is the great, great, great, great, great grandson of the character we Austen fans all love), but the characterization between Darcy and Elizabeth is still there, just like in the original. They are very passionate, a characteristic I always assumed the original couple had, even though Regency England required them to be hidden passions. I could do without the use of the "F" word, but it would not keep me from rereading this book.
Darcy is everything a woman could want - tall, handsome, rich, and sensitive. Elizabeth is an independent woman. I, especially, loved the scene after the bachelor auction when she slapped the wholly crap out of him in the parking lot. You go girl!!!!
Anyway, I would recommend this to anyone who loves P&P as I do.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most delectable Judge ever...., January 9, 2008

By 

M. Hercaud - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy (Paperback)

... and the most swoonable Darcy as well (and if swoonable doesn't YET exist in the dictionaries, I'll plead my non-English speaking... :-) )

But I have to say that Sara Angelini managed to show us what we all suspected and Miss Austen didn't dare to (but mentioned it all the same!) by the time she wrote the wonderful story of Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet: the strong attraction which subsisted between the two of them from the beginning! Yes, she did speak of - or rather made Darcy speak of - those utmost forces of passion...
Yes, we do sense them in this modern narration of the most beloved novel (Pride & Prejudice).
Wonderful story, one of those you would keep on your bed stand for repeated bed time reading...