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I tried reading Pride and Prejudice the Phantom of Pemberley but couldn;t get into it. I am reading Northanger Abbey and I am enjoying it, I am almost finished with it. For some reason I think we long to hear Austens's prose but I don't know if any modern day authors can capture that.
SarahC wrote: "Manuelsdottir wrote: "ANy continuation of Sense and Sensibility?I've never been too keen on prequels, sequels etc but I'm curious to see how others might have taken it where the story ends, this t..."
Yes I've already seen that Sea Monsters thing, not my cup of tea, and not a continuation but a reworking. I was asking about a possible continuation, ie the life of the sisters after they get married.
Don't forget, if you like mysteries too, then Carrie Bebris' series has Suspense and Sensibility as the second book, which has Mr and Mrs Darcy as the protagonists.Patg
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I've never been too keen on prequels, sequels etc but I'm curious to see how others might have taken it where the sto..."
Message # 4 also lists Eliza's Daughter by Joan Aiken. It is a continuation and of course all Austen fan fiction are reworkings, whether is be prequels, retellings, continuations, etc. I was trying to help -- good luck in your search.
SarahC wrote: "Manuelsdottir wrote: "SarahC wrote: "Manuelsdottir wrote: "ANy continuation of Sense and Sensibility?I've never been too keen on prequels, sequels etc but I'm curious to see how others might have ..."
The "what happens after the novel ends"... what happens with the girls after their wedding with them as protagonists.
Thanks for the wishes.
Jenny, don't feel bad about not liking paranormal, it really isn't everyone's cup of tea. I like it when it is well done and doesn't include 'slice and dice' or plays it for comedy. Just nonsense. And remember, Aliens are not paranormal. I mention this because I had a very funny 'discussion' with a romance writer over her insisting another civilization from outer space would be paranormal. By the way, The Phantom of Pemberley turned out to have a lot about Lydia and Wickam in it. No ghosts, but fear instilled.
And I have it on my list to read Bebris' Emma book, but I can't wait to see what she does with Persuasion.
Patg
Patricia wrote: "Jenny, don't feel bad about not liking paranormal, it really isn't everyone's cup of tea. I like it when it is well done and doesn't include 'slice and dice' or plays it for comedy. Just nonsense. ..."When I say "paranormal", I'm referring more to the occult. Potions, magical artifacts, voodoo, ritualistic worship, etc. I also don't enjoy books with evil spirits. I couldn't really tell exactly what was in the first two of Carrie Bebris' Darcy books (the reviews on Amazon weren't exactly crystal clear on the matter), but if none of the above are included, I'd be more than interested in reading them! :-)
If anyone is interested there is a Jane Austen Sequel group here on goodreads. The mod is good at posting and reviewing tons of sequel books, as well as the members of the group. If you want to find more sequels check it out!
I am reading Mr. Darcy's Daughters, it looks like an enjoyable read. I also was reading Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife, but it turned me off.
Kim wrote: "If anyone is interested there is a Jane Austen Sequel group here on goodreads. The mod is good at posting and reviewing tons of sequel books, as well as the members of the group. If you want to f..."Thanks for the heads-up, Kim! I joined the group and look forward to checking out some of the recommendations as I have more time. :-)
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you got it! I'll just copy my posts over here =)
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I posted a bunch of them so far - I'll continue on as I get time copying them over. (Sorry for the huge bombardment of them!)
Kim wrote: "If anyone is interested there is a Jane Austen Sequel group here on goodreads..."Just joined that group! Thanks so much for posting this. I have a few different things I've gotten from B&N lately, and they're "sequels" per their covers to Pride & Prejudice. Thought I'd check them out since I love that book so much... but hey! Who doesn't love Mr. Darcy?!?! :)
I think we all have a soft spot in our hearts for Darcy.LOL
Robin wrote: "I think we all have a soft spot in our hearts for Darcy.LOL"Indubitably!! LOL
First Captain Wentworth, then Darcy. Then I think Bingley and I do like Mr Knightley and I'm inventing a husband for Kitty, so we'll see about him.You know, I love when sequels include Mr Collins and Lady Catherine, they always add to the drama.
Who are your favorite secondary and characters?
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"Who are your favorite secondary and characters?"Mrs. Jennings and Ms. Bates always make me laugh. I love them.
Any of the characters that took a back seat to the dominant characters is always nice. We don't hear much of them in any case, do we?
Tanja wrote: "Sense and Sensibility1) Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters (tbf)
See also: JA GR Forum Post
2) Eliza's Daughter by Joan Aiken "
Oh, I've just finished Mansfield Revisited and thought it was great!
Jenny wrote: "Karlyne wrote: "Jenny, you remind me that I've said a lot, "Well, I'm not a prude, but... No, wait, yes I am!" What other people read is completely their own business, but I personally sure do lik..."
Hear, hear! Prudes united!
Karlyne wrote: "Prudes United!"Well, not prude....but maybe! If enjoying books without explicit sex scenes makes me one- so be it. But I really think that the modern novel has lost half it's charm, and all of the mystery and reserve that makes the Austen novels so memorable.
What's the most romantic novel with the most romantic hero and heroine? Many of you would undoubtably answer 'Pride and Prejudice', or 'Persuasion'....and, gasp,those characters don't even kiss! But what utter romance! What unforgettable heroes!
I agree completely. The best romance ever.
I know, the letter from Persuasion, and always honoring the lady, and the chivalrous male, what timelessness in her novels. How I would love to have a Sir Walter Raleigh put his coat down for a woman to trod on, without getting her petticoats wet.
Robin wrote: "I know, the letter from Persuasion, and always honoring the lady, and the chivalrous male, what timelessness in her novels. How I would love to have a Sir Walter Raleigh put his coat down for a wo..."Oh, yes...but do gentlemen of this calibre still exist? Maybe a Mr. Knightley or a Captain Wentworth is still out there somewhere....we can hope!
Melissa wrote: "Robin wrote: "I know, the letter from Persuasion, and always honoring the lady, and the chivalrous male, what timelessness in her novels. How I would love to have a Sir Walter Raleigh put his coat..."I don't think such men do exist any more but then, I don't think there are any Ann Elliots around either. That's exactly the charm of such novels, they are now every bit as much a fantasy as Narnia or Middle Earth.
I totally need to update the list! HEE!
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Leslie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Robin wrote: "I know, the letter from Persuasion, and always honoring the lady, and the chivalrous male, what timelessness in her novels. How I would love to have a Sir Walter Rale..."Oh, they do exist in degrees. My own husband is very much a gentleman most of the time. And I'm working to teach my sons as well.
I guess it depends upon which qualities of the gentlemen we're talking about. :-)
Working /not/ as hard as before. Got a new job. Adjusting to the flow here. But been sick and now dealing with some nerve issue (makes my hand hurt so I cannot type as much). Oi!!Missed my buddies here!! I need to look back to see what new Austen-ish things I've read and failed to mention here. I /know/ I read a new Persuasion and was ick-ick-choke disgusted. Think it was Family Fortune (far too much sex-centered for an Austen).
Tanja! Good to "see" you again! Sorry about the hand issues (me too). Maybe we can find someone to type for us!
*snickers* That would be great, Megan. Maybe we'll get a monkey in our purse to do all our typing.
Leslie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Robin wrote: "I know, the letter from Persuasion, and always honoring the lady, and the chivalrous male, what timelessness in her novels. How I would love to have a Sir Walter Rale..."Oh no! Wait a minute, I just saw somebody with a top hat walking about the shrubberies, have to go check!!
I think we need to believe there are still guys like that, somewhat less rare than a hobbit....:)
Sigh, I wouldn't mind a top hat or two puttering about the shrubberies. Oh, but it would probably just be my gardener who doesn't really speak English, and though he's very nice, he just won't do.
Leslie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Robin wrote: "I know, the letter from Persuasion, and always honoring the lady, and the chivalrous male, what timelessness in her novels. How I would love to have a Sir Walter Rale..."I fancied myself a bit of an Anne Eliot, you know, always sensitive to others needs, faithful, deep thinking....then I took one of those quizzes: 'Which Austen heroine are you most like?' And guess what? I came up Emma! So I'm a bit delusional....oh well, as long as I can find a Mr. knightly to accept me the way I am. ;)
Melissa only in our wildest imaginations would we see a gentleman who would be as chivalrous, but it is good that as mothers we are teaching our sons to be gentlemen, so there is still hope out there for the future generations.
Robin wrote: "Melissa only in our wildest imaginations would we see a gentleman who would be as chivalrous, but it is good that as mothers we are teaching our sons to be gentlemen, so there is still hope out the..."Umm, I really don't expect a coat-over-the-puddle man, but just someone, well, like Mr. Knightly! Not too overdone with the manners, but courteous, sensible, respectful and will tell me where to improve but still love me for who I am.
Jane Austen...you do realize you'll have some responsibility if I never
marry!
But seriously, he's still out there somewhere...
Melissa wrote: "Robin wrote: "Melissa only in our wildest imaginations would we see a gentleman who would be as chivalrous, but it is good that as mothers we are teaching our sons to be gentlemen, so there is stil..."Well I had a husband once upon a time who thought he could "tell me where to improve" and it felt like nothing more than criticism. I would rather be loved for who I already am.
I hear ya, Melissa. I hate when men want to improve their wives but when husbands have some things that need to be improved on that is like stepping on their masculinity. Why change perfection--woman anyway. My dad used to call it constructive critiscism, I never saw it that way.
Robin wrote: "I hear ya, Melissa. I hate when men want to improve their wives but when husbands have some things that need to be improved on that is like stepping on their masculinity. Why change perfection--wo..."Well, there's a fine line, definitely. I wouldn't want a guy picking on me, but if I knew he really loved me, and would occasionally tell me something that I could change for the better, I think it could help me grow as a person. Of course, it has to be a two way street then.
Melissa wrote: "Well, there's a fine line, definitely. I wouldn't want a guy picking on me, but if I knew he really loved me, and would occasionally tell me something that I could change for the better, I think it could help me grow as a person."I agree with you there, Melissa, but in my case, I'd hope some man would give me the chance to change myself before putting in his two cents worth. If I were frequently mentioning a quality I didn't like about myself, it won't do any good to remind me of it 24/7. It's one of those "tell me something I don't know" kind of things. Also agree with your earlier assertion that if you never marry, it'll be because of Jane Austen. I'm holding out for the perfect combination of Mr. Darcy, Henry Tilney, and Captain Wentworth, and the more I see of the world, the less likely it seems such a man exists. But on the other hand, I haven't seen the whole world yet....
Also agree with your earlier assertion that if you never marry, it'll be because of Jane Austen. I'm holding out for the perfect combination of Mr. Darcy, Henry Tilney, and Captain Wentworth, and the more I see of the world, the less likely it seems such a man exists.I wouldn't blame Ms Austen if you never marry. She presented her men with warts and all.
Darcy is a bit of a prick before his proposal to Elizabeth. Wentworth's ability to hold onto anger and resentment is hardly swoonworthy. Henry Tilney's teasing is fun if you're in the mood for it otherwise it can be a pain. They were all transformed by love. And that is who we swoon over.
The tough part of love is finding someone you want to go through the transforming process with.
Lani wrote: "Also agree with your earlier assertion that if you never marry, it'll be because of Jane Austen. I'm holding out for the perfect combination of Mr. Darcy, Henry Tilney, and Captain Wentworth, and t..."Ok! Never heard it put quite that way, thanks for a good laugh and the valuable insight :)
Although Mr. Knightley had very few warts....but I get where you're coming from. Snicker...nobody has ever called Darcy that before.
Gemma wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Well, there's a fine line, definitely. I wouldn't want a guy picking on me, but if I knew he really loved me, and would occasionally tell me something that I could change for the be..."Love your optimism, Gemma..... you're right! We haven't met the whole world yet!
Snicker...nobody has ever called Darcy that before.Not to his face. ;)
I have yet to finish my Pride and Prejudice, I have it sitting near my bed and I am still trying to finish my Bleak House. I am almost finished with BH, it is just the tail end of the novel.
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Matters at Mansfield: Or, The Crawford Affair (other topics)The Intrigue at Highbury: Or, Emma's Match (other topics)
Mr. Darcy's Daughters (other topics)
Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues (other topics)
The Phantom of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Murder Mystery (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Carrie Bebris (other topics)Stephanie Barron (other topics)
I just read the last three books in the "Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mysteries" series and I absolutely LOVED them. I didn't think I would--I'm not a big mystery person--but they kept me interested all thew way through to the end. The first two books in the series apparently contain quite a bit of the paranormal and I avoid that like the plague. The latest book, "Intrigue in Highbury" dabbled in fortune-telling to a minor extent, and that made me uncomfortable. (I am not kidding when I say I avoid anything with the occult or of the paranormal. Some things are just better left alone in my opinion.) Other than that, it was really interesting--and brought in some of my favorite characters from "Emma". I believe Ms. Bebris is planning a 6th novel based on the characters from "Persuasion", but when it will be available to purchase, I have no idea.