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Constant Love #4
A Generation's Secrets
In the wake of a life-changing event, Georgiana and Elizabeth learn the secrets of the previous generation. A trip to America will reunite the former Bennet sisters, but when they gather at Pemberley, events there will leave their generation with its own secrets to hide. Fourth story in the Constant Love series.
Content warning: Readers should be aware that this story includes themes and scenes of miscarriage and stillbirth; death and mourning; spousal and child abuse; PTSD; slavery; sexual assault; and 19th century surgery.
Content warning: Readers should be aware that this story includes themes and scenes of miscarriage and stillbirth; death and mourning; spousal and child abuse; PTSD; slavery; sexual assault; and 19th century surgery.
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Published December 13, 2021
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December 15, 2021I have been working on this book for so long, it still feels a little surreal to finally have it out in the world. I can't say I expected it to turn out as long as it did, but it wasn't entirely a surprise to me that an 80-page outline ended up clocking in at more than 600 pages for the paperback.
The thing is, as I've featured more characters and drummed up more multi-book plotlines, there was a point at which it all needed to come to a head, and it was here. There are scenes in this book that I've been looking forward to writing ever since I decided this was going to become a series, and it was so satisfying to finally be able to lay them down.
As the title might hint, a strong theme within this book is mothers and fathers, and how their actions impact the next generation. In this series, some characters from Pride and Prejudice find some means of redemption. Some instead receive the opposite. This is particularly true for two of the mothers, while a third – one who died before the events of Pride and Prejudice – appears in the form of old journals, providing us with greater insight into her children's characters. My plan has always been to have at least one romance within each book in the series, and this mother also gives us a look back at her historic romance, one I greatly enjoyed writing.
Readers should certainly mind the content warnings, and death and mourning, in particular, is a strong theme of this one. A goodly portion of this was written after the pandemic started, and I think a certain element of that infused itself into my writing. Some beta readers have found it cathartic, but others who have suffered losses may wish to go into this more cautiously.
This entire series has been about growing these beloved characters through the things that happen to them, but I'm particularly proud of the interconnectedness of the plot in this one. With a book of this length, I spent a good amount of time considering whether anything should be cut, but most of the pieces were so intertwined they all belonged together and impacted each other. Although as with the rest of the series, I do want to allow readers to simply spend some time in this Regency world – I recently saw a talk by Hilary Davidson where she called it "Austenshire," and I think that's the most delightful word imaginable.
So do please come and spend a little (well, perhaps a lot!) time in Austenshire: the country houses, the villages, the inns, the London town houses. You'll also travel to the Lake District, and on a naval frigate to North America. Most of all, though, you'll spend more time with these dear characters, watching them grow, and learning how their parents influenced the people they are today.
The thing is, as I've featured more characters and drummed up more multi-book plotlines, there was a point at which it all needed to come to a head, and it was here. There are scenes in this book that I've been looking forward to writing ever since I decided this was going to become a series, and it was so satisfying to finally be able to lay them down.
As the title might hint, a strong theme within this book is mothers and fathers, and how their actions impact the next generation. In this series, some characters from Pride and Prejudice find some means of redemption. Some instead receive the opposite. This is particularly true for two of the mothers, while a third – one who died before the events of Pride and Prejudice – appears in the form of old journals, providing us with greater insight into her children's characters. My plan has always been to have at least one romance within each book in the series, and this mother also gives us a look back at her historic romance, one I greatly enjoyed writing.
Readers should certainly mind the content warnings, and death and mourning, in particular, is a strong theme of this one. A goodly portion of this was written after the pandemic started, and I think a certain element of that infused itself into my writing. Some beta readers have found it cathartic, but others who have suffered losses may wish to go into this more cautiously.
This entire series has been about growing these beloved characters through the things that happen to them, but I'm particularly proud of the interconnectedness of the plot in this one. With a book of this length, I spent a good amount of time considering whether anything should be cut, but most of the pieces were so intertwined they all belonged together and impacted each other. Although as with the rest of the series, I do want to allow readers to simply spend some time in this Regency world – I recently saw a talk by Hilary Davidson where she called it "Austenshire," and I think that's the most delightful word imaginable.
So do please come and spend a little (well, perhaps a lot!) time in Austenshire: the country houses, the villages, the inns, the London town houses. You'll also travel to the Lake District, and on a naval frigate to North America. Most of all, though, you'll spend more time with these dear characters, watching them grow, and learning how their parents influenced the people they are today.
January 20, 2022
Phenomenal!
" ...where love is strong, anything can be weathered." (quote from the book)
This fourth book in Ms. Turner's continuation/saga of Pride & Prejudice is just as compelling and all encompassing as the first three. The writing is rich and the historical details well researched and seamlessly woven in. But for me, it is the humanity and depth of these beloved characters that I adore the most. I am so emotionally invested in this saga, savouring every chapter of this epic continuation.
This novel centers on secrets, secrets of the previous generation and secrets that the current generation must keep. It is about family dynamics, being grateful and learning new perspectives. It is about the hardships women faced during this time, birth, illness, abuse, and the emotional impact of trauma and of losing a loved one. And it is about the all consuming love of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy as they grow their family, weather difficulties, and strengthen their bonds. For they are the nucleus that all turn to. As each of the families have their trials, tribulations and triumphs, I laughed and cried along with them. This was a very emotional journey.
"How much what happens in the world is because of God's will, and how much comes from men's choices?" (quote from the book)
I strongly recommend you start with book #1 'A Constant Love' in order to fully appreciate the growth and development of each of the characters. I also recommend that you read wosedwew's review...it is excellent! I received this book as a gift from the author with no expectation of a review.
January 25, 2022
Avid Reader
Can you say shockers? Well, there were several! Matthew 's father was horrible! Fortunately, Matthew left home at the age of nine to escape the abuse of a man who didn't love him and had no love in his heart for him or his mother. He hit David's daughter because he named her after his mother and pushed a pregnant Mary into the wall when she tried to defend her daughter. It was the first time Mary realized that with all her parents ' flaws, they provided safety. They never felt like they were in danger! While Georgina and Catherine were in America with their husbands, they helped a pregnant Lydia escape Wickham and return to England. Unfortunately, Dr. Alderman killed Lydia when he didn't allow her after birth to pass naturally. She died from childbed fever. Lady Catherine also committed a crime and almost kept Lady Anne from marrying Mr. Darcy 's father. Elizabeth discovered her crimes when she read her journals. Unfortunately, Lady Catherine 's crime against her father saved them because his gambling was destroying them. His daughters only had 10,000 pounds dowries. It was sad ! Lady Catherine was upset because no one wanted to marry her except Sir Lewis, and she finally had to accept him after Lady Anne became engaged to Darcy Sr. Their brother married Lady Ellen who was worth 200,000 thousand pounds. They had a love match. Darcy and Elizabeth ended up with four boys, and Mrs. Bennet apologized to her because she was the only daughter that had sons. Her other daughters had daughters .Catherine was barren, but had Lydia 's daughter to raise as her own.
Can you say shockers? Well, there were several! Matthew 's father was horrible! Fortunately, Matthew left home at the age of nine to escape the abuse of a man who didn't love him and had no love in his heart for him or his mother. He hit David's daughter because he named her after his mother and pushed a pregnant Mary into the wall when she tried to defend her daughter. It was the first time Mary realized that with all her parents ' flaws, they provided safety. They never felt like they were in danger! While Georgina and Catherine were in America with their husbands, they helped a pregnant Lydia escape Wickham and return to England. Unfortunately, Dr. Alderman killed Lydia when he didn't allow her after birth to pass naturally. She died from childbed fever. Lady Catherine also committed a crime and almost kept Lady Anne from marrying Mr. Darcy 's father. Elizabeth discovered her crimes when she read her journals. Unfortunately, Lady Catherine 's crime against her father saved them because his gambling was destroying them. His daughters only had 10,000 pounds dowries. It was sad ! Lady Catherine was upset because no one wanted to marry her except Sir Lewis, and she finally had to accept him after Lady Anne became engaged to Darcy Sr. Their brother married Lady Ellen who was worth 200,000 thousand pounds. They had a love match. Darcy and Elizabeth ended up with four boys, and Mrs. Bennet apologized to her because she was the only daughter that had sons. Her other daughters had daughters .Catherine was barren, but had Lydia 's daughter to raise as her own.
June 8, 2025
A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept. ~ Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Full disclosure: Sequels aren’t a favorite of mine. I much prefer to read a twist on Our Dear Couple as they fall in love. So, it might be surprising to know that this series is among my top-top favorites in the JAFF world.
I have loved each of the four books and each seems to be better than the previous. This one was an emotional journey for me, even though I had read it last year when it posted on a fan fiction site. I suffered every fear and lived through every grief. The story is gripping, the editing is tight and the research is exhaustive.
I had a secret... It was on the tip of my tongue, taking up all the room in my brain, cupped in both my empty hands. ~Abby Geni
I really appreciate the author’s recap of the non-canon characters introduced in the earlier books. It was such a big help.
This is a long, serious book that follows the Darcys and their extended families.
We live through several pregnancies and births. Most have happy endings; some do not.
We live through serious illness and medical incompetence. We live through medical ignorance leading to fears we would not have in today’s world.
We live through character deaths.
We live through PTSD.
We live through a slave auction.
We live through the discovery of an old secret and the creation of a new secret.
And in the end, Rev. David Stanton publishes his thoughts on mothers dying young and old. Beautiful!
Nature keeps secrets, man cannot. ~ James Lendall Basford
The book is about the Fathers:
Matthew Stanton’s father who was abusive
Fitzwilliam Darcy’s father who failed to see that his son had his mother’s reserve
Lydia Wickham’s father who acknowledges his love for her too late
Colin Sinclair’s father who has a son who takes after him and a son who does not
The Earl of Brandon’s father who was a murder victim
But really, the book is all about the Mothers:
George Darcy’s mother who will be a new mother for the last time
Marianne Stanton’s mother who must escape to safety
Lydia Bennet’s mother who is able to keep a secret if it’s important enough
Caroline Stanton’s mother who grieves for her husband lost at sea
James Darcy’s mother who discovers a secret room and a secret
George Nichols’ mother who must take a desperate risk
David Stanton’s mother who was unfaithful
Charles Darcy’s mother who must wean a reluctant son
Cate Ramsey’s mother who believed she would never be a mother
William Stanton’s mother who went for a walk and bought a dog and a ship
Anne Smith’s mother who was a murderer (among other things)
and especially, Lady Stanton’s mother who recorded A Generation’s Secrets
The author gave me a free copy of this book with no promise of a review.
Full disclosure: Sequels aren’t a favorite of mine. I much prefer to read a twist on Our Dear Couple as they fall in love. So, it might be surprising to know that this series is among my top-top favorites in the JAFF world.
I have loved each of the four books and each seems to be better than the previous. This one was an emotional journey for me, even though I had read it last year when it posted on a fan fiction site. I suffered every fear and lived through every grief. The story is gripping, the editing is tight and the research is exhaustive.
I had a secret... It was on the tip of my tongue, taking up all the room in my brain, cupped in both my empty hands. ~Abby Geni
I really appreciate the author’s recap of the non-canon characters introduced in the earlier books. It was such a big help.
This is a long, serious book that follows the Darcys and their extended families.
We live through several pregnancies and births. Most have happy endings; some do not.
We live through serious illness and medical incompetence. We live through medical ignorance leading to fears we would not have in today’s world.
We live through character deaths.
We live through PTSD.
We live through a slave auction.
We live through the discovery of an old secret and the creation of a new secret.
And in the end, Rev. David Stanton publishes his thoughts on mothers dying young and old. Beautiful!
Nature keeps secrets, man cannot. ~ James Lendall Basford
The book is about the Fathers:
Matthew Stanton’s father who was abusive
Fitzwilliam Darcy’s father who failed to see that his son had his mother’s reserve
Lydia Wickham’s father who acknowledges his love for her too late
Colin Sinclair’s father who has a son who takes after him and a son who does not
The Earl of Brandon’s father who was a murder victim
But really, the book is all about the Mothers:
George Darcy’s mother who will be a new mother for the last time
Marianne Stanton’s mother who must escape to safety
Lydia Bennet’s mother who is able to keep a secret if it’s important enough
Caroline Stanton’s mother who grieves for her husband lost at sea
James Darcy’s mother who discovers a secret room and a secret
George Nichols’ mother who must take a desperate risk
David Stanton’s mother who was unfaithful
Charles Darcy’s mother who must wean a reluctant son
Cate Ramsey’s mother who believed she would never be a mother
William Stanton’s mother who went for a walk and bought a dog and a ship
Anne Smith’s mother who was a murderer (among other things)
and especially, Lady Stanton’s mother who recorded A Generation’s Secrets
The author gave me a free copy of this book with no promise of a review.
December 24, 2021
I read Sophie Turner’s «Mistress» at least three times but no other of her books. Then I got the chance to read “A Generation’s Secret” before its publication. Seeing the number of the pages I breathed deeply – I don’t’ think I ever read such a long book! And then I started reading and I read on and on. Twice or three times I a read a short story to make a little break but I always was drawn back very strongly and do you know why? I had fallen deeply in love with the characters!! Perhaps you will give yourself the time to fall in love, too?
I got a copy in advance.
I got a copy in advance.
January 9, 2022
Wonderful
As we continue the stories of our canon and non-canon characters, there seem to be three levels of reading. One is a very detailed and intricate plot with plenty of adventures. Secondly, there are several sweet romances with all their ups and downs. Third, I found very moving and insightful commentary on parenting, its rewards, its trials and its consequences. Excellent story!
As we continue the stories of our canon and non-canon characters, there seem to be three levels of reading. One is a very detailed and intricate plot with plenty of adventures. Secondly, there are several sweet romances with all their ups and downs. Third, I found very moving and insightful commentary on parenting, its rewards, its trials and its consequences. Excellent story!
June 2, 2025
My goodness, these books just span so much! I am glad the author put in a summary of previous books because it was difficult to remember. I only remembered the part about Matthew being lost at sea. Does that count as a spoiler?
So, the story begins with Geogiana pregnant and in mourning, Lydia in America with Wickham, Anne happily married but with no children and mistress of rosings, Charlotte newly remarried with a child nearby Anne, Jane delivered of her baby but traumatized by the birth, Catherine married and due to one day inherit Longbourne but no children, Mary married to David Stanton who is a pastor and with a child, Elizabeth with her twins and little Charles who is a constant worry. On the side, there is Lady Catherine, who has been on the outs with all her family, and Caroline Bingely now married.
NOW
FOR
SOME
SPOILERS
SO
I
REMEMBER
THIS
VERY
LONG
BOOK
I was happy to see this book followed Elizabeth much of the time but often interspersed with friends and family. This is probably the best representation of how I expect my Pride & Prejudice continuation stories and probably the only way I will now think of how their lives end up.
I had a feeling, but Georgiana's husband shows up at his 'uncle's' house just as she is denying a man's marriage proposal while still in mourning! An, wow, surprising his uncle is actually his father through an affair he had with Matthew's mother. All of this really messes him up, but a trip to America helps a lot. And a dog is found.
Which brings us to sister #3 - Catherine and her husband Ramsey decide to sail with Matthew, his father, Geogiana, Caroline, and William. It is hard for her to be childless around chikdren, but she does for the sake of her nephews and nieces. And, she gets to see Lydia in America!
Sister #4 Lydia, who has been very unhappy in America with her husband it turns out. He and she have been running a scam to seduce men and women for money. She feels saddened by this. And is now with child. She runs away to Georgiana, and Wickham follows, threatens them, but Georgiana holds him off with her gun, and Matthew subdues him. They leave for England. Barely make it to Pemberley to be reunited with all her sisters before the baby comes. But Lydia sickens and dies of childbed fever. And, she names her daughter Catherine after her favorite sister and makes her promise to take her in. Lydia is buried at Pemberley secretly. So, Lydia's daughter will one day become an heiress to Longbourne.
Sister #1- Jane. Nothing much does happen with Jane. She has her two girls, and it appears there will be no more due to measures her and Charles are taking. And Bess, her oldest, is a wild child. Emma is younger.
Sister #2- Mary. Mary is happily married to David Stanton, brother of Georgiana's husband Matthew. He is a pastor and a very good man, and they have Marianne together. His father comes to stay when he loses his living as a pastor and disciplines Marianne for sitting on a rocking horse and pushes Mary. They cut their ties with him after this, and Mary tells him she is with child again.
Sister #5 Georgiana. After Matthew and Georgiana go to America, she sees slavery much closer and determines to free them with help from Matthew's father. She also buys a boat for Matthew to captain back home after he is done in the Navy and a dog for her daughter Caroline. Georgiana begins going to a society that is against slavery and cotton. She enlists Elizabeths help to affect cotton sales as a fashionable lady and introduces one of the freed women as well. She also helps manage their land and tennants more so than her husband, and her former maid and her husband will take over their inn. At the end of the story, they are sailing to the continent to Italy.
Finally, Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth had her son Charles in London, but he has been sickly since birth and now is old enough but will not eat solid food. James and George are the twins, George is much like Darcy-quiet, conscientious and studious, James more outgoing like Elizabeth. Their nurse Mrs. Nichols becomes sick with cancer. They attempt treatment of a mastectomy, but it goes badly. And, Elizabeth and Darcy take in George Nichols as their ward. This, followed by Lydia's death make Elizabeth very sad. Also, in the neighborhood their friend dies, his son takes over his estate and is awful. The Darcys argue over how to help his wife and Darcy leaves to London. They do reconcile and help Mrs. Sinclair but in the process Elizabeth feels ill and tired. A doctor is called and Elizabeth worries for it being cancer but it is a baby! She recovers her health, and has a very surprisingly quick labor in which she has the child so quickly and alone. Darcy deems this should be their last child because he doesn't want to lose her. For a bit of this book Elizabeth found Lady Anne Darcy's diaries and read them. It was nice to learn more about her and her life and devotion to George and her children. For shame Lady Catherine!
Mrs. Bennet and even Mr. Bennet seem more human here. Elizabeth comes to a better understanding with her mother than ever before.
This book had me cry several times and much harder than I ever have for any book. I had to stop and sob and breathe. This is not a book you can read quickly.
So, the story begins with Geogiana pregnant and in mourning, Lydia in America with Wickham, Anne happily married but with no children and mistress of rosings, Charlotte newly remarried with a child nearby Anne, Jane delivered of her baby but traumatized by the birth, Catherine married and due to one day inherit Longbourne but no children, Mary married to David Stanton who is a pastor and with a child, Elizabeth with her twins and little Charles who is a constant worry. On the side, there is Lady Catherine, who has been on the outs with all her family, and Caroline Bingely now married.
NOW
FOR
SOME
SPOILERS
SO
I
REMEMBER
THIS
VERY
LONG
BOOK
I was happy to see this book followed Elizabeth much of the time but often interspersed with friends and family. This is probably the best representation of how I expect my Pride & Prejudice continuation stories and probably the only way I will now think of how their lives end up.
I had a feeling, but Georgiana's husband shows up at his 'uncle's' house just as she is denying a man's marriage proposal while still in mourning! An, wow, surprising his uncle is actually his father through an affair he had with Matthew's mother. All of this really messes him up, but a trip to America helps a lot. And a dog is found.
Which brings us to sister #3 - Catherine and her husband Ramsey decide to sail with Matthew, his father, Geogiana, Caroline, and William. It is hard for her to be childless around chikdren, but she does for the sake of her nephews and nieces. And, she gets to see Lydia in America!
Sister #4 Lydia, who has been very unhappy in America with her husband it turns out. He and she have been running a scam to seduce men and women for money. She feels saddened by this. And is now with child. She runs away to Georgiana, and Wickham follows, threatens them, but Georgiana holds him off with her gun, and Matthew subdues him. They leave for England. Barely make it to Pemberley to be reunited with all her sisters before the baby comes. But Lydia sickens and dies of childbed fever. And, she names her daughter Catherine after her favorite sister and makes her promise to take her in. Lydia is buried at Pemberley secretly. So, Lydia's daughter will one day become an heiress to Longbourne.
Sister #1- Jane. Nothing much does happen with Jane. She has her two girls, and it appears there will be no more due to measures her and Charles are taking. And Bess, her oldest, is a wild child. Emma is younger.
Sister #2- Mary. Mary is happily married to David Stanton, brother of Georgiana's husband Matthew. He is a pastor and a very good man, and they have Marianne together. His father comes to stay when he loses his living as a pastor and disciplines Marianne for sitting on a rocking horse and pushes Mary. They cut their ties with him after this, and Mary tells him she is with child again.
Sister #5 Georgiana. After Matthew and Georgiana go to America, she sees slavery much closer and determines to free them with help from Matthew's father. She also buys a boat for Matthew to captain back home after he is done in the Navy and a dog for her daughter Caroline. Georgiana begins going to a society that is against slavery and cotton. She enlists Elizabeths help to affect cotton sales as a fashionable lady and introduces one of the freed women as well. She also helps manage their land and tennants more so than her husband, and her former maid and her husband will take over their inn. At the end of the story, they are sailing to the continent to Italy.
Finally, Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth had her son Charles in London, but he has been sickly since birth and now is old enough but will not eat solid food. James and George are the twins, George is much like Darcy-quiet, conscientious and studious, James more outgoing like Elizabeth. Their nurse Mrs. Nichols becomes sick with cancer. They attempt treatment of a mastectomy, but it goes badly. And, Elizabeth and Darcy take in George Nichols as their ward. This, followed by Lydia's death make Elizabeth very sad. Also, in the neighborhood their friend dies, his son takes over his estate and is awful. The Darcys argue over how to help his wife and Darcy leaves to London. They do reconcile and help Mrs. Sinclair but in the process Elizabeth feels ill and tired. A doctor is called and Elizabeth worries for it being cancer but it is a baby! She recovers her health, and has a very surprisingly quick labor in which she has the child so quickly and alone. Darcy deems this should be their last child because he doesn't want to lose her. For a bit of this book Elizabeth found Lady Anne Darcy's diaries and read them. It was nice to learn more about her and her life and devotion to George and her children. For shame Lady Catherine!
Mrs. Bennet and even Mr. Bennet seem more human here. Elizabeth comes to a better understanding with her mother than ever before.
This book had me cry several times and much harder than I ever have for any book. I had to stop and sob and breathe. This is not a book you can read quickly.
August 15, 2022
I'm going to be honest here: I'm not the biggest fan of historical romances. I'll read them occasionally, but they are not my go-to. It doesn't matter if they are Regency, medieval, pirates, westerns, caveman, ninja pirates, ancient aliens, Highlanders (THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE), Colonial US--you get the drift. But I can't resist Jane Austen stuff. And I can't resist Pride and Prejudice. And I adore the work of Sophie Turner. When I started this series, I was pleasantly surprised with the superior quality of writing, the amazingly research-content, the well-done storylines, and the authenticity of the characters. I enjoyed the heck out of her first three books. And then...I read this one. And it blew my mind. Like, wide open. BAM. Like, there was so much suspense and drama, I was absolutely shocked. Suspense and drama...in Ms. Turner's amazing style. It was an absolute delight.
I don't want to go into depth with the plot because I'm going to end up revealing a spoiler. Wait. Did me saying that there are spoilers pre-blow your mind because you now know that there are some awesome darned good wowzers to spoil? Eh. Sorry. Anyhow, we have so many secrets to be revealed in this book that your jaw is going to be on the floor throughout the book. And it's not just one either. Or two. Or three. Turner just keeps them coming. And just when you think there can't possibly can't be anything else, the author creates these amazing family situations that will make you smile, swoon, gasp, laugh, and cry. Oh, there was so much crying. It wasn't all suspense and secrets. There was an emotional level that just got to me right in the feels. After four books plus the original, I'm so invested in them, that I can't bare anything to happen to them.
The most interesting part to me was how much I could relate to these characters and their situations because they went through some very modern problems. It made the book feel fresh, but the reader also got to see how these problems were dealt with during that period. Plus, you got to read it in Turner's meticulous style and thoroughly well-researched and accurate story telling. I don't even know how she does it to be honest. I'd be like, "Hey, Alexa, how you do this 19th century surgery?" (It's in the blurb, so it's not a spoiler.) You can just tell that the author put so much love into this book, and it comes out in some of the tone and motifs...Well, until she creates chaos for her characters. Then, all bets are off. Mwahahaha. Gosh, I love this book.
A Generation's Secrets is definitely the best of the four by miles, and it totally changed the way I look at this genre. I'm sorry if I was a little...excited with my review, but this booked got me all hyped up (the sign of a good book). I mean, look at all the stuff that happens...Luke gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader's his father. Hmm. That's not the right story, is it? But seriously, if you like that kind of drama, I think this book goes way above the stuff in Empire. I hope I haven't pre-blown your mind with this review too much. But now you want to read it, don't you? Look, it's on KU right now, just sitting wait for you to read it, and the paperback looks real, real nice on your shelf (I can attest to this). *whispers* Reeeeead it.
I don't want to go into depth with the plot because I'm going to end up revealing a spoiler. Wait. Did me saying that there are spoilers pre-blow your mind because you now know that there are some awesome darned good wowzers to spoil? Eh. Sorry. Anyhow, we have so many secrets to be revealed in this book that your jaw is going to be on the floor throughout the book. And it's not just one either. Or two. Or three. Turner just keeps them coming. And just when you think there can't possibly can't be anything else, the author creates these amazing family situations that will make you smile, swoon, gasp, laugh, and cry. Oh, there was so much crying. It wasn't all suspense and secrets. There was an emotional level that just got to me right in the feels. After four books plus the original, I'm so invested in them, that I can't bare anything to happen to them.
The most interesting part to me was how much I could relate to these characters and their situations because they went through some very modern problems. It made the book feel fresh, but the reader also got to see how these problems were dealt with during that period. Plus, you got to read it in Turner's meticulous style and thoroughly well-researched and accurate story telling. I don't even know how she does it to be honest. I'd be like, "Hey, Alexa, how you do this 19th century surgery?" (It's in the blurb, so it's not a spoiler.) You can just tell that the author put so much love into this book, and it comes out in some of the tone and motifs...Well, until she creates chaos for her characters. Then, all bets are off. Mwahahaha. Gosh, I love this book.
A Generation's Secrets is definitely the best of the four by miles, and it totally changed the way I look at this genre. I'm sorry if I was a little...excited with my review, but this booked got me all hyped up (the sign of a good book). I mean, look at all the stuff that happens...Luke gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader's his father. Hmm. That's not the right story, is it? But seriously, if you like that kind of drama, I think this book goes way above the stuff in Empire. I hope I haven't pre-blown your mind with this review too much. But now you want to read it, don't you? Look, it's on KU right now, just sitting wait for you to read it, and the paperback looks real, real nice on your shelf (I can attest to this). *whispers* Reeeeead it.
July 22, 2023
It turns out I was spoiled!
I just discovered A Constant Love and its sequels, and blew through all four books as quickly as I could. Only then did I look at the publication dates and realise I might have to wait ages for the next installment!
All that to say, I adore this story. I've become so attached to each pair of protagonists that I worry for them, especially after what Georgiana went through. Thanks for all your hard work--and keep 'em coming!
I just discovered A Constant Love and its sequels, and blew through all four books as quickly as I could. Only then did I look at the publication dates and realise I might have to wait ages for the next installment!
All that to say, I adore this story. I've become so attached to each pair of protagonists that I worry for them, especially after what Georgiana went through. Thanks for all your hard work--and keep 'em coming!
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March 8, 2022An Epic
It's a bit of an epic and I had trouble keeping track of who's who because it has been too long since I read the preceding books. The title is appropriate for there are many secrets! Do we all have so many secrets in our lives? I like that everything is not sunshine and roses, it seems so very believable. But it was a bit depressing at times.
It's a bit of an epic and I had trouble keeping track of who's who because it has been too long since I read the preceding books. The title is appropriate for there are many secrets! Do we all have so many secrets in our lives? I like that everything is not sunshine and roses, it seems so very believable. But it was a bit depressing at times.
May 1, 2022
Such an amazing read
If you’re a P&P snob like me you will love all four of these books. They are true to the characters in Jane Austin’s originals. I really enjoyed the journeys into the past and getting to know Lady Anne and George Darcy in this book. I just love the way the author evolved all the characters and I’m so sad my time with them is over for now. Well done!
If you’re a P&P snob like me you will love all four of these books. They are true to the characters in Jane Austin’s originals. I really enjoyed the journeys into the past and getting to know Lady Anne and George Darcy in this book. I just love the way the author evolved all the characters and I’m so sad my time with them is over for now. Well done!
July 24, 2022
AMAZING
Seriously such an amazing end to an even better series. This book has made me weep and laugh more than a book has in a while. In fact, I purchased Amazon unlimited just for this book-well worth it! It’s a great length and will be lingering in my mind long after I finished it today
Seriously such an amazing end to an even better series. This book has made me weep and laugh more than a book has in a while. In fact, I purchased Amazon unlimited just for this book-well worth it! It’s a great length and will be lingering in my mind long after I finished it today
February 12, 2022
Better.
This story was an improvement over the previous ones. While the subject matter is grim for the drama portion of this tale, the telling was significantly better.
This story was an improvement over the previous ones. While the subject matter is grim for the drama portion of this tale, the telling was significantly better.
April 20, 2022
A Bit Long
Very detailed to the point of monotony; offers insight into the daily life of Darcy and Elizabeth’s families. The children were wonderful to read about.
Very detailed to the point of monotony; offers insight into the daily life of Darcy and Elizabeth’s families. The children were wonderful to read about.
July 19, 2025
The only criticism I have is that every Catholic maid/character is portrayed as wanting to become Protestant. I would have appreciated seeing a Catholic character represented accurately and in a positive light.
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