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Duty and desire : a novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, gentleman
Aidan, Pamela.
Adult Fiction AIDAN
From Library Journal:
In this first installment of an originally self-published trilogy, Aidan succeeds in providing a complementary and expanded perspective on various events in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, all from the viewpoint of Fitzwilliam Darcy. She develops the complexities of his friendship with Charles Bingley and reveals his opinions of Bingley's sisters, stresses Darcy's concern for his sister's welfare after her entanglement with Mr. Wickham, and, above all, explores his inner conflict as his attraction to Elizabeth Bennet intensifies despite his doubts about her family and social position. Her original contributions, particularly the exchanges between Darcy and his valet, Fletcher, infuse humor into the plot and reveal Darcy's humanity. Because this first volume ends with Darcy's plan to convince Bingley of Jane Bennet's indifference, libraries ordering this book should be prepared to purchase the sequels as well. Austen fans will definitely want Aidan's version of the rest of the story. In fact, since all three self-published volumes are still readily available, it is curious that Simon & Schuster decided to publish another three-book set rather than combine them in a single volume. [For other Pride and Prejudice reinterpretations, see also Linda Berdoll's Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife and Darcy & Elizabeth.-Ed.]-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State Univ., Mankato (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Aidan, Pamela.
Adult Fiction AIDAN
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From Library Journal:
In this first installment of an originally self-published trilogy, Aidan succeeds in providing a complementary and expanded perspective on various events in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, all from the viewpoint of Fitzwilliam Darcy. She develops the complexities of his friendship with Charles Bingley and reveals his opinions of Bingley's sisters, stresses Darcy's concern for his sister's welfare after her entanglement with Mr. Wickham, and, above all, explores his inner conflict as his attraction to Elizabeth Bennet intensifies despite his doubts about her family and social position. Her original contributions, particularly the exchanges between Darcy and his valet, Fletcher, infuse humor into the plot and reveal Darcy's humanity. Because this first volume ends with Darcy's plan to convince Bingley of Jane Bennet's indifference, libraries ordering this book should be prepared to purchase the sequels as well. Austen fans will definitely want Aidan's version of the rest of the story. In fact, since all three self-published volumes are still readily available, it is curious that Simon & Schuster decided to publish another three-book set rather than combine them in a single volume. [For other Pride and Prejudice reinterpretations, see also Linda Berdoll's Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife and Darcy & Elizabeth.-Ed.]-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State Univ., Mankato (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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