This is one of the many books that have been published that imagine what happens after the end of Pride and Prejudice. This series focuses on Darcy's children, nieces and nephews, and what seems to me most entertaining about it is that Pemberley itself seems to be one of the most important characters. In this book, Phoebe, daughter of Georgiana, has her heart broken in London and retreats to her uncle's home at Pemberley, where she is joined by Louise, Jane's daughter. While she is there, a major renovation to the glasshouses and gardens of Pemberley is under way, giving the reader some history about changes in technology and taste at the time. There is romance, and new characters fill the roles of the original generation of Pride and Prejudice. Austen's acerbic wit is missing, but the foils and foolishness of ordinary (albeit largely wealthy) people move the plot along. Watch for the description of the ball scene toward the end. As the conclusion of the "Darcy Daughters" series, I have to say that I was expecting a little more from the story. It was decently written, and enjoyable, but could have easily been about other characters that those we are familiar with in both P&P and in this series. Maybe for a concluding story there should be less original characters, and definitely not an OC named Kitty. It could have worked quite well as a stand-alone, non-P&P, regency work.
What do You think about Le Rêve De Mr Darcy (2014)?
Just fun - always witty, romantic with the usual "problems" of young love... nice summer read!
—AriyonnaBadd
I really loved this book and the entire series. Not for young teens. But still clean.
—jenn
Really fun follow up to Pride and Prejudice.
—Moshfeka
One of my favorite P&P "sequel" writers!
—Kelsiejj
