The Honorable Mr. Darcy by Jennifer Joy (audio)
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The Honorable Mr. Darcy by Jennifer Joy, narrated by Nancy Peterson, begins with a whodunit -- who killed Lt. George Wickham? Was it Mr. Darcy? A man he owed money to, or something far more sinister?
Pride & Prejudice is beloved by many, and many more have written spinoffs or re-imaginings or continuations of Austen's work. Joy's version is part re-imagining and part mystery, with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet playing amateur detectives to uncover the truth, especially when they both know that Mr. Darcy did not do it.
Joy's characters stick to their conventional roles in society for the most part, with a bit of leeway, but what's most interesting is how Elizabeth uses her position in Meryton and as a woman to learn more about those she suspects are involved in the murder of Lt. Wickham. Mr. Darcy finds that his role as detective is suddenly hampered when he's arrested for the crime. As the two work together to solve the crime, prejudices are washed away and pride is worn down.
Nancy Peterson is a wonderful narrator of both men and women in this tale, and it is clear that she has a love for Austen's work as well. The Honorable Mr. Darcy by Jennifer Joy, narrated by Nancy Peterson, is a wonderful addition to this Austenesque world, and readers will be hard pressed to see how Darcy can remain honorable and protect the honor of Elizabeth Bennet at the same time. Joy has crafted a whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end, and there are even more secrets to be hand than just the unveiling of the real killer.
RATING: Cinquain
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About the Author:
When Jennifer isn’t busy dreaming up new adventures for her favorite characters, she is teaching English, reading, perfecting her doughnut recipe, or going to the park with her family. She currently lives in Ecuador with her husband and 2 beautiful kids. All of them are fluent in Spanglish. Visit her Website.
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