No of Pages: 236
Publication House: Wilton Press
Date of Publication: 20th April, 2011
Date of Publication: 20th April, 2011
Genre: Classic Romance
Series: Pride and Prejudice
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Series: Pride and Prejudice
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Borrow: Don't miss the chance, it's refereshing
Summary: (from goodreads.com)
Mr. Darcy's younger sister searches for her own happily-ever-after.
The year is 1814, and it's springtime at Pemberley. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have married. But now a new romance is in the air, along with high fashion, elegant manners, scandal, deception, and the wonderful hope of a true and lasting love.
Shy Georgiana Darcy has been content to remain unmarried, living with her brother and his new bride. But Elizabeth and Darcy's fairy-tale love reminds Georgiana daily that she has found no true love of her own. And perhaps never will, for she is convinced the one man she secretly cares for will never love her in return. Georgiana's domineering aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, has determined that Georgiana shall marry, and has a list of eligible bachelors in mind. But which of the suitors are sincere, and which are merely interested in Georgiana's fortune? Georgiana must learn to trust her heart and rely on her courage, for she also faces the return of the man who could ruin her reputation and spoil a happy ending, just when it finally lies within her grasp.
The year is 1814, and it's springtime at Pemberley. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have married. But now a new romance is in the air, along with high fashion, elegant manners, scandal, deception, and the wonderful hope of a true and lasting love.
Shy Georgiana Darcy has been content to remain unmarried, living with her brother and his new bride. But Elizabeth and Darcy's fairy-tale love reminds Georgiana daily that she has found no true love of her own. And perhaps never will, for she is convinced the one man she secretly cares for will never love her in return. Georgiana's domineering aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, has determined that Georgiana shall marry, and has a list of eligible bachelors in mind. But which of the suitors are sincere, and which are merely interested in Georgiana's fortune? Georgiana must learn to trust her heart and rely on her courage, for she also faces the return of the man who could ruin her reputation and spoil a happy ending, just when it finally lies within her grasp.
** The book had been sent by the author for an honest review and by no means the review is biased/influenced**
STAR RATING: 3.5/5
DESCRIPTION IN ONE LINE: Captivating although not mind boggling.
Title: I found the title to be to the point giving out the basic idea that the story is Georgiana's and it's all in a diary. As the rich women in 18th Century weren't suppose to do any chores so it felt perfect that Georgiana spent all her extra time writing an expressive journal.
Title Rating: 4/5
Cover: I personally felt that the cover was appropriate being it a personal diary and the lady being there but I couldn't call it intriguing. I know that a book shouldn't be judged by it's cover but it definitely adds to the mind's curiosity. Had I not been a P&P fan I might have not given a second glance to the book.
Cover Rating: 3.5/5
Characters: GEORGIANA: It felt a 1 minute character from the original book was brought to life with an interesting and pleasing personality. She is a women who is completely honest with herself in her diary sharing her innermost thoughts which usually people fail to do even in their journals. She is a women with distinction who looks up to her brother but at the same time has a mind and opinion of her own. She is an angel in disguise wanting to bring Anne out of her sickness oblivion and stick to propriety even when her heart wants to shout out loud to the person she loves. She carries the Darcy's blood as she is influential in her own way.
EDWARD: He is a man with candor and sense of being just who is ready to go to the lengths of the entire world to keep Georgiana safe and happy. Although he is struggling to express his feelings but his loyalty is visible at every nook and cranny. The moment he came into the picture I loved his character although not as majestic as our Darcy, yet pleasing.
ANNE: The girl has been believed into being sick being the only precious child but she is a lady who wants to experience everything for a lady her age. She is eager to learn and please and easily made happy in return. She is a timid girl who eventually realized her own expectations from life.
EDWARD: He is a man with candor and sense of being just who is ready to go to the lengths of the entire world to keep Georgiana safe and happy. Although he is struggling to express his feelings but his loyalty is visible at every nook and cranny. The moment he came into the picture I loved his character although not as majestic as our Darcy, yet pleasing.
ANNE: The girl has been believed into being sick being the only precious child but she is a lady who wants to experience everything for a lady her age. She is eager to learn and please and easily made happy in return. She is a timid girl who eventually realized her own expectations from life.
Characters Rating:4/5
Review: I was surprised when I saw negative reviews of this book and people were finding out technical errors in the book. See Jane Austen was a legend and comparing anyone with her is insult to both. Everyone has a unique style to write and she pointed out her own flaws which should be appreciable in itself. The style of writing is pretty good and easy to follow. There is coherence and the love story which emerged out of nowhere was convincing and intriguing at the same time. The characters were written as a person actually is, because every person is not perfect and have their own set of mistakes that they make. If Ms Bingley, Annie and Aunt de Borough falter, it was perfectly normal as love i a complex business. The story between Georgiana and Edward had the essence of the old century and made me fall in love with the characters totally.
Review Rating: 3.5/5
Appreciation: The illustrations really made my day. A special appreciation to the illustrator, Laura because she bought a life in the characters. I have always been imagining how they must have looked like and she provided the food to my curiosity. The diary style gave it a fresh outlook.
Let Downs: There are errors a bit here and there but by no means they are disrupting the story at any point.
Final Verdict: The story gave me everything: Romance, Curiosity and Elizabeth & Darcy. I appreciate the author highly for her work and efforts. It is not easy to write a sequel to a worldwide classic. The moment it comes out every critic is ready to point out mistakes but I feel we should judge it individually and not with the work of another author. The book had the Jane Austen essence and I feel it writing a 18th century novel is not a easy task.
Would I be reading more from ANNA ELLIOTT: Definitely. I'm going to review the next two in the series pretty soon and shall wait out for new ones from her.
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