Darcy and Anne (16 page)

Judith Brocklehurst was more fortunate than Elizabeth Bennet, for she got to the lakes—in fact she was brought up there, and it was on visits to the magnificent scenery of derbyshire that her passion for Jane Austen was developed. She won a scholarship and attended cambridge university, then emigrated to canada in the sixties with her husband and two young daughters, and worked as a teacher and newspaper columnist. Her greatest pleasure was writing Jane Austen sequels by installments and sharing them electronically with Janeites all over the world.

“Fascinating, and such wonderful use of language.”

—JOAN AUSTEN-LEIGH

It seemed a harmless invitation, after all…

When Mrs. Darcy invited her sister Lydia's daughters to come for a visit, she felt it was a small kindness she could do for her poor nieces. Little did she imagine the upheaval that would ensue. But with her elder son, the Darcys' heir, in danger of losing his heart, a theatrical scandal threatening to engulf them all, and daughter Jane on the verge of her come-out, the Mistress of Pemberley must make some difficult decisions…

“Birchall's witty, elegant visit to the middle-aged Darcys is a delight.” —PROFESSOR JANET TODD, UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

“A refreshing and entertaining look at the Darcys some years after
Pride and Prejudice
from a most accomplished author.” —JENNY SCOTT, AUTHOR OF
After Jane

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“A tour de force.” —MARILYN SACHS, AUTHOR OF
First Impressions

Whatever will Mr. Darcy say…

… with his son falling in love, his daughter almost lured into an elopement, and his niece the new target of Miss Caroline Bingley's meddling, Mr. Darcy has his hands full keeping the next generation away from scandal.

Sons and daughters share the physical and personality traits of their parents, but of course have minds of their own—and as Mrs. Darcy says to her beloved sister Jane Bingley: “The romantic attachments of one's children are a constant distraction.”

Amidst all this distraction and excitement, Jane and Elizabeth plan a lavish ball at Pemberley, where all the young people come together for a surprising and altogether satisfying ending.

What readers are saying:

“A light-hearted visit to Austen country.”

“A wonderful look into what could have happened!”

“the characters ring true, the situation is perfect, the conclusion is everything you hope for.”

“A wonder of character and action… an unmixed pleasure!”

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“A gift to a new generation of Darcy fans and a treat for existing fans as well.” —AUSTENBLOG

The only place Darcy could share his innermost feelings…

…was in the private pages of his diary. Torn between his sense of duty to his family name and his growing passion for Elizabeth Bennet, all he can do is struggle not to fall in love. A skillful and graceful imagining of the hero's point of view in one of the most beloved and enduring love stories of all time.

What readers are saying:

“A delicious treat for all Austen addicts.”

“Amanda Grange knows her subject… I ended up reading the entire book in one sitting.”

“Brilliant, you could almost hear Darcy's voice… I was so sad when it came to an end. I loved the visions she gave us of their married life.”

“Amanda Grange has perfectly captured all of Jane Austen's clever wit and social observations to make
Mr. Darcy's Diary
a must read for any fan.”

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“Highly entertaining… I felt fully immersed in the time period. Well done!”
—Romance Reader at Heart

A fascinating portrait of a timeless, consuming love

It's Darcy and Elizabeth's wedding day, and the journey is just beginning as Jane Austen's beloved
Pride and Prejudice
characters embark on the greatest adventure of all: marriage and a life together filled with surprising passion, tender self-discovery, and the simple joys of every day.

As their love story unfolds in this most romantic of Jane Austen sequels, Darcy and Elizabeth each reveal to the other how their relationship blossomed from misunderstanding to perfect understanding and harmony, and a marriage filled with romance, sensuality and the beauty of a deep, abiding love.

What readers are saying:

“This journey is truly amazing.”

“What a wonderful beginning to this truly beautiful marriage.”

“Could not stop reading.”

“So beautifully written…making me feel as though I was in the room with Lizzy and Darcy…and sharing in all of the touching moments between.”

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“A romance that transcends time.”
—The Romance Studio

Darcy and Elizabeth embark on the journey of a lifetime

Six months into his marriage to Elizabeth Bennet, Darcy is still head over heels in love, and each day offers more opportunities to surprise and delight his beloved bride. Elizabeth has adapted to being the Mistress of Pemberley, charming everyone she meets and handling her duties with grace and poise. Just when it seems life can't get any better, Elizabeth gets the most wonderful news. The lovers leave the serenity of Pemberley, traveling through the sumptuous landscape of Regency England, experiencing the lavish sights, sounds, and tastes around them. With each day come new discoveries as they become further entwined, body and soul.

What readers are saying:

“Darcy's passion for love and life with Lizzy is brought to the forefront and captured beautifully.”

“Sharon Lathan is a wonderful writer… I believe that Jane Austen herself would love this story as much as I did.”

“The historical backdrop of the book is unbelievable—I actually felt like I could see all the places where the Darcys traveled.”

“Truly captures the heart of darcy & Elizabeth! Very well written and totally hot!”

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