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The Darcy Connection (Darcy #5)
by
Elizabeth Aston (Goodreads Author)
In The Darcy Connection, Mr. Collins of Pride and Prejudice is now the Bishop of Ripon, living with his wife, Charlotte, and their two daughters, who have reached marriageable age. The elder, another Charlotte, is extraordinarily beautiful, and her parents hope her looks and connections will ensure a brilliant marriage. Her sister, Eliza, while not as handsome, possesses a...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
March 4th 2008
by Touchstone
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I do enjoy Ms. Aston's Austen fan fiction more than the others. I think that she, more so than most, has been able to truly capture the lighthearted spirit of Austen's writing, making her works enjoyable to read. Nonetheless, I did find this volume more formulaic and predicable than the others that she's written. The only surprise really was the early proposal by Bruton.
There are also far too many loose ends in this book. The were too many things that were not properly attended to and too many...more
There are also far too many loose ends in this book. The were too many things that were not properly attended to and too many...more
Ho hum. I must stop reading these. This Jane Austen sequelish type book supposedly takes place years after Pride & Prejudice. The main character is not related to Elizabeth or Darcy, but is the daughter of her friend Charlotte and Mr Collins. She is now about 20, and looking to get married.
The characters' connections from a large supporting cast were weak and unconvincing. The older sister was cold and unaccessible to this reader. The scenes were such that JA would never have written them (e...more
The characters' connections from a large supporting cast were weak and unconvincing. The older sister was cold and unaccessible to this reader. The scenes were such that JA would never have written them (e...more
I have enjoyed this book a lot. There was enough "connections" to the Pride and Prejudice to make it likeable. I am a big Jane Austen fan and like so many know that there must be unlimited number of sequels to this classic romance. Some great, and some not-so-great.
This story is full of colourful characters. Some very likeable, and some very disagreeable indeed. The heroine of this story is Eliza Collins - very clever young lady, with no great beauty and no real prospects, but who has an older s...more
I usually like to read book series in chronological order, but for some reason I picked this particular Pride and Prejudice spinoff by Elizabeth Aston to read first. I figured that, since each book in the series focuses on different characters based on those of Jane Austen's classic novel, I could start reading any one of them.
Such was not the case with The Darcy Connection. Often times I was lost because I didn't know the characters who were apparently introduced in Aston's previous novels. Thi...more
Such was not the case with The Darcy Connection. Often times I was lost because I didn't know the characters who were apparently introduced in Aston's previous novels. Thi...more
I would give this book a 3.5 but not a 4 because for the most part the story read well with a few places that didn't hold my attention. But alas it shall only be a 3 today because of the lack of a half-star rating system.
I enjoyed reading this story of the two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Collins (always said in my head with Mrs. Bennett's voice in the Keira/Matthew Pride & Prejudice movie), Charlotte and Eliza Collins, and even getting to know one of the Darcy daughters from another of Aston'...more
I enjoyed reading this story of the two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Collins (always said in my head with Mrs. Bennett's voice in the Keira/Matthew Pride & Prejudice movie), Charlotte and Eliza Collins, and even getting to know one of the Darcy daughters from another of Aston'...more
I'm sorry, I just cannot recommend this book. I kept trying to read faster to get to the end so I would know how it ended without spending too much more time in it. Not only was the plot copied almost exactly from the original Pride and Prejudice, but the author relied heavily on memory of and projection from the original in her character development. Then several of the parts that *were* unique contributions went beyond my ability to suspend my disbelief, making confusing or unfounded leaps in...more
This was a fun book to read. It had many parallels (obviously) to Pride and Prejudice. I enjoyed this story more. It was an easier read and had some interesting characters. This is the story of the daughters of Mr. Collins and Charlotte. Both go to London; One determined to find a match, the other determined not to find a match. Eliza is the younger sister with a "true love" at home. She is also very feisty and has much the personality of Elizabeth Bennett. Charlotte is the older sister who seem...more
This book was drawn out and then suddenly concluded. The relationship between the main characters didn't really take off until the last bit of the book. It was an ok account on an imagined future of The Collin's girls. I didn't think the chances of one of the girls being an amazing beauty and the other being like Elizabeth Bennet was very likely, so it was not very believable in that sense. However, it provided some entertainment and a typical plot of that era. I love books written in this parti...more
I think I may like this one the best of Aston's series. I like that it was about a connection to the Darcys rather than the Darcy sisters themselves (even though Camilla is present). I was getting a little tired of the antics of the Darcy sisters in the previous books. I didn't care for Charlotte all that much...but, Aston really didn't give the reader a chance to get to know her as well as Eliza. There are a couple of scenes that I think tell a lot about Charlotte's character without Aston havi...more
Another novel of peripheral characters to P&P. This one follows the London season of the two daughters of Charlotte and Mr. Collins. The beautiful eldest sister, Charlotte, is granted a season in London by her godmother, in the hopes that her looks will snare a husband rich enough to further Mr. Collins' professional advancement. The younger sister, Eliza (named after Elizabeth Bennett), is packed off to London in disgrace, having fallen for the son of the county squire. Aston's characters m...more
Aside from all the comma splices, I really enjoyed this book. I didn't realize until I got it home from the library that it was by the author of Mr. Darcy's Daugters which disappointed me so much. I decided to give Aston a second chance and have to say I enjoyed the story since it was so reminiscent of P and P. I don't think I'll venture into more stories about Mr. Darcy's Daugters even though there are several, but I may try another one about a Collins daughter (that's what this book was). I do...more
This is one of the better after Pride and Prejudice Series and I was excited to see a couple more offerings from Ms. Aston. Unlike some other types of series like this, I really feel like I'm still reading Jane Austen when reading these books. The same amount of subtle attraction is present and the same type of language is used which makes them really authentic. The characters in this book were well researched and were excellent additions to the catalog that Aston has already started. If you lov...more
I don't like it; it's as though the book is inspired from the original Pride & Prejudice. There are too many similarities, like Bruton & Eliza's frosty encounter right from the start and Elizabeth & Mr Darcy's less-than-charming encounter. And seriously, what was that gun fight about? A lil not appropriate for the setting I reckon.
I don't like the character that Charlotte (Eliza's sister) has as well - too stoic and statue-like that it's almost laughable. Moreover, the ending was to...more
I don't like the character that Charlotte (Eliza's sister) has as well - too stoic and statue-like that it's almost laughable. Moreover, the ending was to...more
This was, well it was a nice read now and again. But mostly I just now and then saw characters I knew, there was the "Mr Wickham" "Mr Darcy" "Lizzy" "Jane" and "Mr Collins. She could have tried more to give them voices of their own and not mould them after Austen figures. Just because it's an Austen sequel does not mean every character have to be the same.
This story is about Mr Collins and Charlotte's daughters, Charlotte and Eliza (that is Jane and Lizzy). Eliza is in love with a neighbour and...more
This story is about Mr Collins and Charlotte's daughters, Charlotte and Eliza (that is Jane and Lizzy). Eliza is in love with a neighbour and...more
I must admit, that when I first read the summary of this story, I was unsure if I would like it. Not because of the author or the story itself, but because I disliked the character of Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice. And as this story is of Mr. Collins's daughters, one could see my hesitation. However, as I was reading the story I found myself pleasantly suprised. I found the story to be well written, and enjoyed Aston's portrayal of Regency London. I also liked being able to catch up with ch...more
In Pride and Prejudice, the bumbling Mr. Collins (cousin to the Bennetts) marries Charlotte Lucas. This story takes place twenty years in the future, when their daughters are old enough to "come out" in society. Being impoverished daughters of a lower ranking clergyman, options are limited.
I was happy to see that this story kept faithful ties to P&P, while allowing the new characters to develop their own personalities.
Light and breezy, a fairly quick read (1 day), this would make a good beac...more
I was happy to see that this story kept faithful ties to P&P, while allowing the new characters to develop their own personalities.
Light and breezy, a fairly quick read (1 day), this would make a good beac...more
When I read the first book of this series, I may have been a little harsh in my criticism of it. I enjoyed this book and how it connected to the small world of 'Pride and Prejudice'. I still hold to some of my criticisms of the first book, though. This book is NOT written in the style of Jane Austen, nor should it be. It is just a fun historical romance in typical modern style. The characters don't seem to hold true to the original characters as closely as I would hope--are children really that...more
Jul 27, 2011
Heather Childree
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Aston's novels relate the lives of the next generation of Darcys and their connections. While the plots are predictable (nice girl with spirit doesn't want to marry the chosen suitor, falls in love with someone else and finds a way to marry him while improving her and her family's station in life) they are a pleasant and simple read. There is action and romance, but it is a repeated rehashing of Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice.
I've always suspected that there are only a limited number of plots for a romance novel, and that Jane Austen used them all. This book proves my point, as the main plot devices are all taken straight from Pride and Prejudice - quiet older sister, spirited and lively younger sister, proud hero who irritates the heroine by calling her names at a dance, a cad... Predictable, but enjoyable.
I usually dislike Austen sequels, but I've really enjoyed Elizabeth Aston's series, and this one is especially fun. Eliza and Charlotte were very believable daughters to Mr Collins, and the romantic comedy was sparkling. Personally, I would have preferred to have fewer parallels to the first Eliza's romance, and a bit more clarity in the novel's resolution, but overall, this was a complete pleasure to read.
I actually found this to be an enjoyable, quick read. Naturally, it's no Austen, and it's full of the 19th century England vulgarity and scandal that Austen always avoided detailing. I enjoy Austen because she always omitted, or at the very least toned down, all of the vulgarity. Still, while I found this book to be very predictable, I also found that I couldn't stop reading it!
I liked all of Elizabeth Aston's Darcy novels, but the two I've liked best are this one and the first, "Mr. Darcy's Daughters". This one seemed very Austen and the characters were well done and interesting. Although, as with most novels of this sort, one can predict whom the heroine will end up with, there were complications and surprises that made it fun and interesting.
Blah. Blah. The other books she wrote, I could find some merit in...even if a little. This was an OBVIOUS redo of the original and untouchable Austen book. I got frustrated...but continued to read it HOPING she would chagne the story and make it her own.
Girl who is not beautiful, is insulted by extremely rich man...and then....well, read Pride and Prejudice to find out the rest.
If you want to try Aston, don't start with this one.
Girl who is not beautiful, is insulted by extremely rich man...and then....well, read Pride and Prejudice to find out the rest.
If you want to try Aston, don't start with this one.
I know these kinds of books are silly and are probably blasphemy to most Austen-ites, but I can't help it, I love them. This one was exciting and I couldn't put it down. The main characters are the daughters of Charlotte and Mr. Collins and the story line echoes a lot of Pride & Prejudice. It's not going to win any awards, but it's a really fun read.
Jun 07, 2013
June
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Austen lovers
Recommended to June by:
patron
Shelves:
adult,
historical-fiction
Written about Charlotte and now Bishop Collins daughters and the unexpected first season in London.
This kept me up late so I gave it 4 stars, but it left me strangely unsatisfied. I think the elder sister, also Charlotte, never rang completely true to me. So this might just be 3 and 1/2 stars, but I have place hold for her other books.
This kept me up late so I gave it 4 stars, but it left me strangely unsatisfied. I think the elder sister, also Charlotte, never rang completely true to me. So this might just be 3 and 1/2 stars, but I have place hold for her other books.
I almost gave up on this book about a third of the way through - it was putting me to sleep and the obnoxiously obvious swiping of the original Pride and Prejudice story was a turn-off. Luckily things got much better, the story picked up and moved away from the P&P rip-off, the characters became more interesting, and it turned out to be a not-so-bad read. I've read most of Elizabeth Aston's books based on characters from P&P and have, for the most part, enjoyed them. This one was a long...more
I tried, and it's not like this novel is badly written or anything, but I couldn't really connect with the characters. I think knowing more about the relationship and subsequent romance between Eliza and Anthony would have helped me to care more about the story. I'm giving up on this book.
Aston's series is a continuation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice novel - picks up with Darcy and Elizabeth's daughters. This is the first I've read in the series and it's either towards the end or at the end - so have requested the earlier novels in the series to read. Enjoyed it.
I read this back-to-back with The Second Mrs. Darcy and found that it was enjoyable when I just pretended it had nothing to do with Pride and Prejudice.
Aston is a fairly good writer, so I'm bothered that she felt the need to attract readers by attaching her books to Pride and Prejudice when her characters are so out of character with Austen's work. It's a trick to get her books more notice--it obviously worked since I picked them up.
That being said, Aston seems to understand Regency England. Als...more
Aston is a fairly good writer, so I'm bothered that she felt the need to attract readers by attaching her books to Pride and Prejudice when her characters are so out of character with Austen's work. It's a trick to get her books more notice--it obviously worked since I picked them up.
That being said, Aston seems to understand Regency England. Als...more
I love reading Jane Austen books, and I have been getting into reading sequels to her books, like this one by Elizabeth Aston. I have read two other books of hers, but I think this one was my favorite. I highly recommend her books to any Jane Austen fan.
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I’m the daughter of two Jane Austen addicts, who decided to call me after a character from one of Jane Austen’s novels. So it’s no wonder that I also became a passionate Jane Austen fan.
Elizabeth Aston is a pen name (it's actually my married name). I first wrote under the name Elizabeth Pewsey, and now Attica Books are reissuing those novels as ebooks under my Aston name.
I've also published seve...more
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Elizabeth Aston is a pen name (it's actually my married name). I first wrote under the name Elizabeth Pewsey, and now Attica Books are reissuing those novels as ebooks under my Aston name.
I've also published seve...more
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