L'enigma Di Mansfield Park O L'affare Crawford (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
Wow, wow, wow! This is Carrie Bebris' best yet! Truly. Her writing and stories just get better and better; top shelf mystery that had me turning pages into the wee hours of the morning. I felt torn between speed reading to find out whodunnit, but wanted to prolong my delight and suspense in this delicious read.To avoid giving anything away (because that would be a failing indeed on my part as a reviewer!) I'll simply state that her plot development is strong and supportive of much of JA's canon characters. Her writing of Darcy and Elizabeth's private conversations are all that is light, witty and sparkling. I loved the interaction with the Mansfield Park characters, as well as the new personas sprinkled throughout. One such new character, Meg, provided me with several LOL moments, as she unwittingly trifled with Lady Catherine regarding her advancing age and diminishing wits... Too fun! And of course I loved all the regency details Bebris provided (some examples: the betting and strategy of quadrille; proper etiquette for a gentleman's duel; marriage law, divorce court and Gretna Green, etc., etc., etc.) to give flavor and color. A suspenseful mystery with the Darcy's -- what could be more enchanting?! Terrific read. A must buy! I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Never imagined Sherlock Holmes in the form of Darcy and Elizabeth. I enjoyed the plot twist in the middle of the novel, it really kept me interested in the story. I loved the blending of Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice, very creative. The maintaining of demeanors of Lady Catherine deBurgh and Mrs. Norris was definitely true to style of Jane Austen. I am planning to another one of Carrie Bebris' mysteries starring Darcy and Elizabeth. I wonder how those will turn out.
What do You think about L'enigma Di Mansfield Park O L'affare Crawford (2008)?
awesome twist at every minute. I felt as if I was in the book
—Paaolaa
