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I have actually managed to read these two books in the past six weeks. I am so impressed with myself! To top it off, I totally swiped this Frazy gizmo from my buddy Meg. Thanks Meg!!
I love Pride and Prejudice and really enjoy reading sequels and rewrites. As some of you know, my friend Sharon Lathan has recently published a Pride and Prejudice sequel. She and I are both fans of the above authors and I highly recommend both books.
Pemberley By The Sea is a modern retelling of the Pride and Prejudice tale written by Abigail Reynolds. Ms. Reynolds is a master of Pride and Prejudice rewrites and this one is no different. The only hiccup for me was the gang connections one of the main characters has. I did not totally buy that bit of storyline. Aside from that - this book is perfect!
Pemberley's Promise is a Regency era retelling of the Pride and Prejudice tale. In this story, author Kara Louise tells us how Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet meet enroute to America on a ship. Mr. Darcy is dashing as ever and the character of Elizabeth is right on in this book. A wonderful read!
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I've got a question for you, oh Jane Austen guru...
Are Sharon Lathan's book as G-rated as Jane Austen? I have a young on-line buddy who loves Jane Austen and would probably love these books as well, but she only reads inspirational books because she's afraid of being offended.
Thanks, Oh Wise One. :o)
My Grandma just bought a book that's being passed around our family. It's the story of P&P told from Darcy's perspective. I haven't read it yet, and can't remember the title, but supposedly it sticks to the old English. I think I'm second or third in line to read it.
Jenster: Sharon herself has a disclaimer on her site cautioning that there is 'suggestive sensuality' in her book. If your friend is under 17 and very sensitive to such content, I would tell her to pass. As I have said before - this is the story of a newly married couple and we all know all about that! ;-) It is not Gabaldon or Kenyon by any means though.
A better choice for her might be the Fitzwilliam Darcy - Gentleman trilogy by Pamela Aiden or The Man Who Loved Jane Austen by Sally Smith O'Rourke (I think). Both lovely with no offensive content what so ever.
Shauna: I'll bet that is Mr. Darcy's Diary - one of my all time favorites. You will love it!
Thanks, Jen! I'll pass on the info. I'm not sure how old she is, but she's pretty young.
She was very happy with the information, Jen! Thank you again.
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