Darcy's Voyage book review

Darcy's Voyage by Kara Louise


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Darcy's Voyage (previously published as Pemberley's Promise) is a twist on Pride and Prejudice exploring what if Elizabeth and Darcy met before the traditional beginning of Austen's novel. What if they developed a relationship and had to keep it from everyone?


I love Pride and Prejudice and it's fun to read Austen fan fiction. This was a fun easy read (I finished in two days) that really explored the romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. She kept true to Austen's characters and added a few of her own. Although some of the obstacles were too easily overcome by the characters, it was still fun to read. Anybody who loves Elizabeth and Darcy will enjoy this book. I think I'll check out some of Kara Louise's other Austen fan fiction.

Engrossing Fiction

I love to read. I read all kinds of books, but reading novels is an escape for me. Delving into another world, another time, another person's life (albeit fictional) is such rewarding 'me' time.

When I find an especially intruiging story I'm afraid that my husband and children suffer a little. I become involved in the story and don't want to put it down. I am secretly annoyed at meal times when I have to put my book away and make an effort at conversation with my husband, or help my children with their meal. Things get ignored like housework, dishes, and meal preparation. The kids run wild or watch tv, and all along I am engrossed in a fascinating tale. For example, this morning, I turned on the tv for my kids and returned to my room fully engrossed in "North and South," by Elizabeth Gaskell. I just had to finish it! I hadn't had a book like that since the third enstallment of the Hunger Games trilogy came out ("Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins).

Now my kids feel fully ignored, and I am reaping the consequences: grumpiness and a messy house. Now I need to find a new novel to engross me. Any suggestions? What new novel will make me ignore my motherly duties?

If you are looking for some good reviews on interesting new books, check out this website:
The Well-Read Wife. It's a lot of fun. I might even check out the new Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dreadfully Ever After. I so enjoyed the first one.