Reviewer: Marlene Breakfield
Title: The Darcys and The Bingleys - Sequel to Pride and Prejudice
Author: Marsha Altman
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-1348-9
Release Date: September 2008
Genre/Sub-genre: Historical Romance
Year/Setting: Regency England
Overall Rating: 5.0
Sexual Content Rating: Subtle
Language (Profanity/Slang) Rating: Miled
Violent Content Rating: Minimal
Marsha's Website:
marshaaltman.com
Charles Bingley is very nervous about his upcoming wedding night
and his lack of experience. Charles asks his best friend, Mr. Darcy, for his advice and Darcy gives Charles a copy of the KUMA SUTRA.
After many months of wedded bliss, Charles finds out, that his sister, Caroline, is seeking his consent to become engaged. After meeting Caroline's intended, Charles feels there is something wrong with the man, even though, he appears to be a wealthy, titled, gentlemanly man. Of course, Charles asks for Darcy's opinion of Caroline's intended. When Darcy feels the same way about the man, they begin to investigate him. Because Darcy's life has changed greatly since his marriage, the women in his life aid him in his endeavors-- whether he likes it or not.
The Darcys and The Bingleys is one of the most enjoyable books, that I have read in ages. Since PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is my favorite book, I have read many sequels to this great classic. Many of these sequels fell well short of my expectations, but this one contains many laugh out loud moments and great, happy relationships between the characters. While this is not the sequel, that I feel Jane Austen would have written, Ms. Altman takes Austen's beloved characters and makes them her own with lovely results. The Darcys and The Bingleys is highly recommended and I really wish that it would be made into a mini-series.
Marlene
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