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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
EAN num: 9781402211546
ISBN number: 1402211546
Label: Sourcebooks Landmark
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Landmark
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: April 01, 2008
Publishing house: Sourcebooks Landmark
Sale Popularity Level: 71964
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The Women of Pemberley follows the lives of five women, some from the beloved works of Jane Austen, some new from the author's imagination, into a new era of post industrial revolution England, at the start of the Victorian Age. Vast changes are in motion, as they were throughout this dynamic century.
The women, like many of Jane Austen's heroines, are strong, intelligent individuals, and the depth and variety of the original characters develop into a series of episodes linked together by their relationship to each other and to Pemberley, which is the heart of their community.
The central themes of love, friendship, marriage, and a sense of social obligation remain as do the great political and social issues of the age.
'The stories are so well told one would enjoy them even if they were not sequels to any other novel.'-Book News
'Yet another wonderful work by Ms. Collins.'-Beverly Wong, author of Pride & Prejudice Prudence
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Beautifully written in Jane Austin style, the subsequent generations matures and interacts with their elders. There are many references to events in "Pride and Prejudices" and interesting interaction between favorite characters and newly introduced young people. The author carefully researched this time, and the novel reflects the political and cultural happenings of that period. My only critism of this novel is that the great number of characters added confusion for this reader.
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This novel was a bit too hurried and required a good bit of concentration to keep up with all the ladies and their families, situations, and histories. While the introduction of new characters is welcome, I regretted that Elizabeth and Darcy faded too much into the background. Life goes on, and time marches on, but it was hard to let go of my original Pemberly favorites so quickly. I felt that this book was basically well-done, but tried to convey too much information too quickly. I also disagreed with how Darcy was portrayed as a strictly paternalistic figure who made no mistakes. He had flaws, as we can well remember from P & R!
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I bought this the same time as Pemberley Chronicles. After trudging through that tedious book, I was ever so reluctant to open the second in the series. I regret that I have had it for over a month and have made it less than half way through. This is a failing indeed, as I am a voracious reader who tends to read a book through in one sitting. Again this novel is strongly set in a political vent, with the Darcy's intermixing with the lower circles more and more. The families all seem to marry within the local families and the entire social sphere seems askew. To enjoy this, one must really buy into the idea that Fitzwilliam Darcy would support The Reformists. In addition, the time-line and the characters are frustrating to keep straight because 1) the names are similar if not the same as other characters, and maybe most damning, 2) the author doesn't write them well enough for the reader to care to know them. It was almost as if I needed a family tree to guide me through each chapter to be reminded of who this character is, and how do they relate to the others. I really hoped this to be a better book than Pemberley Chronicles, because it would give hope for the rest of her series, but I cannot in good conscience recommend this for purchase. It's not the worst I've read but there are many others out that are by fair better (like Mr. Darcy Presents His Bride.) Eventually I will finish this, as a matter of principle, but at present, I'm in no rush.
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The story continues on, from her very first masterpiece, The Pemberley Chronicles, as we read yet more about our favorite characters' changing lives. Collins, in her own unique style, weaves a convincing tale of Pemberley's families and friends, as the years roll by. Keeping to the theme of Austen's Pride and Prejudice novel, subtle humour and romance are the order of the day -- but also great detail is placed on the political and social aspects of the time. The Women of Pemberley certainly leaves one hoping for another novel from our talented Rebecca Collins.
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The second book in a series, this companion book discusses the courtship and marriages of the Darcy children and their cousins. It starts to get a little confusing with so many new names and relationships to track (did everyone have to name their daughter after Elizabeth!?). Following the chronological sequence of the book gets a little difficult, because each chapter focuses on a specific character and can span many years of time. Then the subsequent chapter discusses a new character, and can actual jump back in chronological timing. Like her very first book, this one is also political. Darcy comes off as more of a socialist than I would have guessed-starting libraries, hospitals, trust funds and social services for immigrants and the poor- all to demonstrate that he was once proud, but has reformed to a kindly and humble master.
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