Book review of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict (UK edition), by Laurie Viera Rigler.
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, by Laurie Viera Rigler (UK edition) – A Review
Darcy’s Passions: Pride and Prejudice Retold Through His Eyes: A Novel, by Regina Jeffers – A Review
Mr. Darcy. That iconic romantic hero who launched a thousand sequels! A quick and very unscientific audit of Amazon.com listings revealed over thirty-five books published in the last fifteen years inspired by him! That's a lot of Mr. Darcy out there being a haughty heartthrob. Now in his latest outing, Darcy's Passions: Pride and Prejudice Retold Through His... Continue Reading →
Mr. Darcy Presents His Bride: A Sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, by Helen Halstead – A Review
From the desk of Christina Boyd: It's a wonder what wanton hubris an author must possess to undertake such a task of continuing a great work such as Pride and Prejudice. Regrettably more times than not, I have found the work falls short; but this is not the case with author Helen Halstead's sequel Mr.... Continue Reading →
Mr. & Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy: Two Shall Become One, by Sharon Lathan – A Review
A new sequel based on the 2005 movie adaptation of Pride & Prejudice which stared Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden. In this very romantic continuation after the nuptials, author Sharon Lathan's Mr. Darcy and his new bride Elizabeth start their new life together at Pemberley.
The Man Who Loved Pride and Prejudice, by Abigail Reynolds – A Review
From the desk of Christina Boyd:Â Inspired by Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice, this contemporary romance begins on the summer seaside resort of Woods Hole, a research Mecca for marine biologist Dr. Cassie Boulton. As she overhears a conversation between Calder Stephen Westling, III, a rich Republican politician's son and his friend Scott, Democratic... Continue Reading →
Mr. Darcy’s Dream: A Novel (Darcy Series Book 6), by Elizabeth Aston – A Review
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â Author Elizabeth Aston has become a nonpareil in the Austen sequel publishing industry. Her latest outing Mr. Darcy's Dream will be her sixth Pride and Prejudice continuation in as many years. With so many authors out there jockeying for position in this competitive book niche, she remains on... Continue Reading →
Jane Austen Ruined My Life: A Novel, by Beth Pattillo – A Review
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â American college professor Emma Grant always does the right thing and expects the same from others. She acquired her expectations from her minister father and her favorite author Jane Austen, who both taught her to believe in the happily-ever-after. Life was turning out as planned until she unexpectedly... Continue Reading →
New Books in the Queue for February 2009
The Jane Austen book sleuth is happy to inform Janeites that Austen inspired books are heading our way in February, so keep your eyes open for these new titles. FICTION Mr. Darcy's Dream: A Novel. Elizabeth Aston continues with her sixth novel of the entertaining exploits of the Darcy family post Pride and Prejudice. (publishers description) This... Continue Reading →
Intimations of Austen, by Jane Greensmith – A Review
Gentle Readers, please do not be fooled! Neatly tucked into this slim volume are nine short stories entitled "Intimations of Austen", and not "Imitations of Austen", which on first glance at the thin and fluid type face on the cover stopped me cold! To imitate Jane Austen would be only a forgery! I am happy to... Continue Reading →
Jane Austen Book Sleuth: New Books in the Queue for January 2009
The Austen book sleuth is happy to inform Janeites that Austen inspired books are heading our way in January, so keep your eyes open for these new titles. Fiction (prequels, sequels, retellings, variations, or Regency inspired) Frederica, by Georgette Heyer. Accolades to Sourcebooks for taking up the banner and reissuing thirteen Georgette Heyer novels to... Continue Reading →
The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet, by Colleen McCullough – A Review
But now that I am free, I have no wish to experience any of those things. All that I want is to be of use, to have a purpose. To have something to do that would make a difference. But will I be let? No. My elder sisters and their grand husbands will descend upon... Continue Reading →
Pemberley Remembered, by Mary Simonsen – A Review
When I read the advance publicity on Pemberley Remembered, author Mary Lydon Simonsen's debut novel about love, war and Pride and Prejudice, I was intrigued by the concept of three different romantic storylines interconnected through one hundred and fifty years of English history. Add to that a mystery involving the inspiration of Austen's famous characters... Continue Reading →
