From bestselling authors Grange and Sharon Lathan, and debut author Carolyn Eberhart comes a collection of heartwarming Christmas tales sure to del...
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Jan 29, 2012
Nicky
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Darcy Christmas by Amanda Grange, Sharon Lathan & Carolyn Eberhart
I would point out that I am a big Jane Austen fan (and have been for more than thirty years) and authors that use her work but change the style, characters and general feeling of her stories annoy me. I feel strongly that if someone's books are used by modern authors, the least that they can do is respect the original creator's work by not changing it or deviating from the original intent. This is a personal opinion More...
I would point out that I am a big Jane Austen fan (and have been for more than thirty years) and authors that use her work but change the style, characters and general feeling of her stories annoy me. I feel strongly that if someone's books are used by modern authors, the least that they can do is respect the original creator's work by not changing it or deviating from the original intent. This is a personal opinion More...
Jul 21, 2011
Sandy
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I’ve probably said this before, but since it’s my reasoning and it usually bears out my feelings, I’ll say it again. I don’t read many anthologies, mostly because it takes an exceptionally good author to make a shorter length story work. I usually really enjoy one, only like another of the three or four offerings in any anthology, and the other(s) ends up being ho-hum. That’s exactly what happened in this anthology.
Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart
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Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart
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Nov 30, 2010
Linda
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Those who can't get enough of Pride and Prejudice will love A Darcy Christmas, a trio of Christmas novellas centering on Darcy and Elizabeth.
First is Carolyn Eberhart's Mr. Darcy's Christmas Carol, a retelling of Charles Dickens's classic story. While deliberating whether he should marry the unsuitable Elizabeth, Darcy receives Christmas Eve visitations from three ghosts. Their dire revelations predict the terrifying depths to which his life will plunge if he turns his back on her love More...
First is Carolyn Eberhart's Mr. Darcy's Christmas Carol, a retelling of Charles Dickens's classic story. While deliberating whether he should marry the unsuitable Elizabeth, Darcy receives Christmas Eve visitations from three ghosts. Their dire revelations predict the terrifying depths to which his life will plunge if he turns his back on her love More...
Nov 23, 2010
Blodeuedd
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Plot:
There are three stories in this book. Mr Darcy's Christmas Carol by Eberhart is the story where Mr Darcy meets three spirits of Christmas, sounds familiar, well it is. He sees the past, the present, and a future he does not want. He better make amends.
The Christmas Present by Amanda Grange has the couple visiting the Bingley's over Christmas, and Lissy is pregnant and then there is a special gift coming.
A Darcy Christmas by Sharon Lathan portrays the More...
There are three stories in this book. Mr Darcy's Christmas Carol by Eberhart is the story where Mr Darcy meets three spirits of Christmas, sounds familiar, well it is. He sees the past, the present, and a future he does not want. He better make amends.
The Christmas Present by Amanda Grange has the couple visiting the Bingley's over Christmas, and Lissy is pregnant and then there is a special gift coming.
A Darcy Christmas by Sharon Lathan portrays the More...
Dec 08, 2010
Staci
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1.) Reasons you chose this book
I have often dreamed of being married to Mr. Darcy, so whenever there is an Austen rendition I feel compelled to read it!
2.) Reasons you liked or disliked this book
* "Christmas Present" by Amanda Grange- I enjoyed this holiday version where the Darcy's are celebrating the season with a ball at the Bingley's. It was nice to see all of the characters in a different sort of setting. There were no surprises, but the lov More...
I have often dreamed of being married to Mr. Darcy, so whenever there is an Austen rendition I feel compelled to read it!
2.) Reasons you liked or disliked this book
* "Christmas Present" by Amanda Grange- I enjoyed this holiday version where the Darcy's are celebrating the season with a ball at the Bingley's. It was nice to see all of the characters in a different sort of setting. There were no surprises, but the lov More...
Nov 23, 2010
Laura
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A Darcy Christmas is a Christmas collection of stories by Amanda Grange, Sharon Lathan, and Carolyn Eberhart involving our favorite Austen hero, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth. I will review and summarize each story separately for a deeper look into the book.
The first story is “Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol” by Carolyn Eberhart. After helping out Lydia Bennet, Mr. Darcy never proposed to Elizabeth in this take on the tale. Christmas has come and the spirits of Christmas past, present, and More...
The first story is “Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol” by Carolyn Eberhart. After helping out Lydia Bennet, Mr. Darcy never proposed to Elizabeth in this take on the tale. Christmas has come and the spirits of Christmas past, present, and More...
Jul 24, 2011
Cindy
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This was a pretty good book about how the Darcy's could have celebrated Christmas. It tells 3 different stories by 3 different authors. The first story is closely related to Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol". Lady Catherine was a good chocice for the Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come. The second story was very short, and therefore, did not make a great impression. The 3rd story was about Christmas each year in the Darcy household. Each chapter spanned a year's time, and showed ho
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Mar 18, 2011
Ruth
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I have always loved Jane Austen, and this the first time I have ever read a book inspired by her classic novel. I was looking forward to it, but I did find that it did not meet my expectations.
The first author did almost nothing but quote Charles Dickens. I was surprised to find that Amanda Grange has the most experience of any of the writers. I was bored to pieces, and I would have given this storu one and a half stars at best.
In the second story, I did find the Lizzi More...
The first author did almost nothing but quote Charles Dickens. I was surprised to find that Amanda Grange has the most experience of any of the writers. I was bored to pieces, and I would have given this storu one and a half stars at best.
In the second story, I did find the Lizzi More...
Nov 04, 2010
Kathleen
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The first story in A Darcy Christmas, Mr.Darcy's Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart is loosely based on the classic Dicken's A Christmas Carol which has Mr.Darcy having a dream depicting on Christmas past, Christmas present and Christmas future. Mr. Darcy is affected deeply by this dream and he sees the error of his ways and if he does not try to change his personality, he will most assuredly have the life that is shown to him in the future. Not an appealing prospect.
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Dec 10, 2010
Becky
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Admittedly, I genuinely enjoy reading Austen-themed remakes and retellings. I've previously read novels by both Grange and Lathan, so I was familiar with their style of storytelling, but quickly fell in love with Everhart's cute retelling of A Christmas Carol. Grange's tale had a lot of language that was common to other Austen novels, so the story and characters felt warm and familiar, and showed just where the Darcys and Bingleys might be in their futures. Lathan's story, like her novels, wa
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Jan 17, 2011
Lucie
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i got it as a gag gift...unfortunately i had the bad kind of gagging upon reading the stories. while the stories were not as poorly written as say "Twilight", all the stories were utterly bland & boring. once i pick up a book, i have to finish it so i did force myself to finish the collection of stories, hoping & praying that they would get better as i pored through the book. thankfully the writing got better as one waded through the stories. do yourself a favor...if you do decide
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Dec 17, 2010
Jennifer
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3.5 Stars
From my book review blog Rundpinne...."A Darcy Christmas is a charming compilation of three Christmas novellas by Amanda Grange, Sharon Lathan, and Carolyn Eberhart. The first novella, “Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol” by Carolyn Eberhart, is a take-off from A Christmas Carol, only Christmas past, present and future are Darcy himself. The second novella, “Christmas Present” by Amanda Grange, is a cheery Christmas tale of the Darcys and the Bingleys gathering together."..... More...
From my book review blog Rundpinne...."A Darcy Christmas is a charming compilation of three Christmas novellas by Amanda Grange, Sharon Lathan, and Carolyn Eberhart. The first novella, “Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol” by Carolyn Eberhart, is a take-off from A Christmas Carol, only Christmas past, present and future are Darcy himself. The second novella, “Christmas Present” by Amanda Grange, is a cheery Christmas tale of the Darcys and the Bingleys gathering together."..... More...
Jan 07, 2011
Colette
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Sweet little grouping of Pride and Prejudice inspired short stories. I was quite surprised that my favorite of all three stories was Mr. Darcy's Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart (I had never even heard of her!) Her story was brilliant. Mr Darcy's character makes for the perfect "Scrooge". This short story is clever, well written, and filled with emotion. This story alone makes purchasing the book worth it! The other two stories were sweet, easy reads, but not nearly as witty a
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Jan 04, 2012
Nicole
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This is pretty standard collection for P&P fan girls. The final novella "A Darcy Christmas" by Sharon Lathan was the best story of the anthology. Sweet. cozy, and appropriately Christmasy while staying true to the characters of Mr. & Mrs. Darcy. The second story "Christmas Present" by Amanda Grange was quite average - not terrible, but nothing amazing, as many of these P&P sequels are. The first story just takes Dickens' "A Christmas Story" and pretty much just
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Dec 23, 2010
Megan
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Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart - 3 stars. A Mr. Darcy spin on the Dickens classic. Cute story, but written a bit awkwardly. The epilogue that takes place in 1843 (where a Mr. Gardiner meets a Mr. Scrooge) is a perfect ending.
Christmas Present by Amanda Grange - 3 stars. The shortest novella in the book. I have enjoyed several of Ms. Grange’s other books, but I found this one a little lacking. There was no real plot or conflict. Elizabeth is pregnant and she an More...
Christmas Present by Amanda Grange - 3 stars. The shortest novella in the book. I have enjoyed several of Ms. Grange’s other books, but I found this one a little lacking. There was no real plot or conflict. Elizabeth is pregnant and she an More...
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Dec 14, 2010
Lynette
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A DARCY CHRISTMAS is an anthology featuring several Christmas short stories featuring Jane Austen’s beloved characters from Pride and Prejudice; Darcy and Elizabeth.
Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart is the first story in A DARCY CHRISTMAS anthology. Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol is an amusing story. Instead of proposing to Elizabeth after she thanks him for his help with her sister, Darcy remains quiet. Jane and Mr. Bingley are married and Mr. Darcy is spending a quiet ho More...
Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart is the first story in A DARCY CHRISTMAS anthology. Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol is an amusing story. Instead of proposing to Elizabeth after she thanks him for his help with her sister, Darcy remains quiet. Jane and Mr. Bingley are married and Mr. Darcy is spending a quiet ho More...
Nov 30, 2010
Meredith (Austenesque Reviews)
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Ever wonder how the Darcy's would celebrate Christmas? Are you interested in learning how Christmas was celebrated during the Regency era? Or have ever desired for an Austenesque novel to read around Christmastime? A Darcy Christmas just might be the book for you!
MR. DARCY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL – CAROLYN EBERHART
In her debut appearance, Carolyn Eberhart presents a clever and harmonious union between Pride and Prejudice and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. In this novella, More...
MR. DARCY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL – CAROLYN EBERHART
In her debut appearance, Carolyn Eberhart presents a clever and harmonious union between Pride and Prejudice and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. In this novella, More...
Dec 21, 2010
Kim
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A Darcy Christmas is a compilation of three novellas that focus around The Darcy’s and their Christmas experiences. A Darcy Christmas marks the publishing debut of Carolyn Eberhart, while Amanda Grange and Sharon Lathan are both successful established Jane Austen fan fiction authors. (Amanda Grange’s other novels include Mr. Darcy’s Diary, Captain Wentworth’s Diary; while Sharon Lathan’s other novels include Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Loving Mr. Darcy)
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Aug 12, 2011
Sam
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Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart - 1 star
I really tried to give this novella a good chance. However, it just didn’t pull me in. I found it to be lacking in many places, so unfortunately I did not finish it. However, I know many others enjoyed this novella and found it the best out of the three.
Christmas Present by Amanda Grange - 3 stars
I have never read any of Amanda Grange’s other written works, so I entered into reading this story blind. Even so, Christ More...
I really tried to give this novella a good chance. However, it just didn’t pull me in. I found it to be lacking in many places, so unfortunately I did not finish it. However, I know many others enjoyed this novella and found it the best out of the three.
Christmas Present by Amanda Grange - 3 stars
I have never read any of Amanda Grange’s other written works, so I entered into reading this story blind. Even so, Christ More...
Dec 14, 2010
Monica
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It was ok. Originally, I thought the entire book was written by Amanda Grange, who has written some decent, entertaining points of view on Austen's work (i.e. Mr. Darcy's Diary, Col. Brandon's Diary, etc). This was actually a compilation of 3 different short stories, one of which was written by Amanda Grange. Two of the stories weren't terrible, the third was written by an author whose work I'm not a fan. My suggestion -- get this one at the library.
Feb 07, 2011
Kim
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Jan 18, 2011
Liesel
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Total crack for a P&P junkie. Not the best of the sequels, but a fun take on the marriage of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Though, am I the only one that thinks their marriage would have had plenty of fights? I felt like the third story (which tells of several Christmases in their marriage) makes it seem that they hardly every argued. Ah well, maybe it is just me after all. . .
Jan 05, 2011
Karen
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As a huge "Pride & Prejudice" fan, I am willing to try any books by other authors capitalizing on the success of the book and films.
This one wasn't as good as some of the ones I've read. It included 3 short stories by 3 different authors. My favorite was the 3rd by Sharon Lathan. It followed them starting at the year before they married all the way to middle age and children almost grown. If not for that one, I would've given it only 2 stars as I was about to abandon it
This one wasn't as good as some of the ones I've read. It included 3 short stories by 3 different authors. My favorite was the 3rd by Sharon Lathan. It followed them starting at the year before they married all the way to middle age and children almost grown. If not for that one, I would've given it only 2 stars as I was about to abandon it
Dec 01, 2010
Claire
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Overall I think this book was a fun read. The first book paralleled A Christmas Carol with Darcy as Scrooge. While far fetched, I found it a fun and enjoyable read. Only one hundred pages or so.
The second book was written by Grange. I found this adaptation to be well written, interesting and humorous. I find that Grange really keeps true to all the characters that Austen created. The ending just ends, which is to bad because I would like to have kept with it. Grange created a story l More...
The second book was written by Grange. I found this adaptation to be well written, interesting and humorous. I find that Grange really keeps true to all the characters that Austen created. The ending just ends, which is to bad because I would like to have kept with it. Grange created a story l More...
Aug 01, 2011
Jessy
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Sharon Lathan and Amanda Grange did an amazing job of putting together two new and interesting accounts on what a Darcy family christmas would be. However Carolyn Eberhart just took an old christmas story and changed the names. I would have given it a higher rating if Carolyn Eberharts story didn't put me to sleep.
Dec 13, 2010
Carrie
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Wasn't particularly thrilled with the first story of the three...separately, I like the stories of both Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," but combined...while interesting...let's just say it wasn't my cup of tea. The other two though were just the light holiday reading I was looking for. If Christmas music wasn't getting me in the mood for the holidays, than this book sure did.
Jan 18, 2011
Katie
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Dec 19, 2010
Teresa (Read All Over Reviews)
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A Darcy Christmas is an anthology featuring three novellas by two Austen veterans and one newcomer: Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart, Christmas Present by Amanda Grange, and A Darcy Christmas by Sharon Lathan. While I’m thrilled to find some holiday tales playing around in Austen’s sandbox, this collection is so drenched in saccharine that I nearly went into a diabetic coma while reading it. Also, the predictability and blandness of each story left me not finishing any but one of
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Nov 18, 2010
Michelle
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A lovely look into the lives of some of my favorite characters ever written! A new holiday tradition is born with the reading of this book. Every holiday season I will be reading this!
Dec 29, 2011
Colin
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Decent Pride & Prejudice inspired Christmas stories. Although I must say the best writing in the stories comes from the respective source material by Austen and Dickens.
