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.

I love Jane Austen

I absolutley love Jane Austen. I get shivers when Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy finally put aside their pride and prejudices and love eachother whole-heartedly. There's a little thrill when Emma realizes that Mr. Knightley loves her, or when Elinor realizes Mr. Ferras is not married and is free to love her openly. I love the romance, the humour, the suspense of "will it work out", even though I know it always will. And then there is the perfect ending. The girl gets the boy she loves, they marry and live happily ever after. Really it's every girls dream. You may not admit it, but yes, you dreamed of finding the perfect man and living happily ever after! I sure did. No wonder the Disney princesses are so popular. They also get their happily ever after.

I could sit down and watch BBC's version of Pride and Prejudice over and over again. I love finding other women who share my passion for Miss Austen and then having a P&P party. My husband thinks I'm silly. "Why do you like these stories?" he says. "They are all the same. It's just about girls who want to get married." True, but it's not what they want, it's how they get there. I'm not going to apologize for my love of a beautiful romantic story. It makes me feel so happy inside, and when I want some cheering up I put in an Austen movie, and I always feel better.