With over 20 million copies sold worldwide and a slew of spinoffs or sequels in print, including some with vampires and zombies, readers are entranced by the love story of Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Indeed, the ending of Pride and Prejudice leaves the reader longing for more information about the happy couples united in marriage. What would their lives be like? Where would they live? What would happen to the other characters like Georgiana Darcy and Kitty Bennett?
The Pemberley Chronicles attempts to address these questions in the same 15th century setting as the original novel, while staying true to the essence of the characters. Using a style similar to that of Jane Austen, the author delves into the time after the marriage, particularly at Mr. Darcy's estate of Pemberley. The stylistic use of free indirect speech is reminiscent of Jane Austen's writing. "Free indirect speech is a style of third-person narration which uses some of the characteristics of third-person along with the essence of first-person direct speech." Wikipedia Despite such careful attention to detail, no one can fully replicate the literary genius of Jane Austen. Although many attempts have been made, few sequels have been satisfying. This is one of the better attempts and therefore, well worth reading.
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