Wonderfully entertaining book! The plot is perhaps not the most interesting - while certain secrets are kept from Elizabeth for a long thime, they are revealed to the reader a little to early. But the author throws in some very funny characters that aren't there in Pride and Prejudice, and creates some great moments in the interactions between the characters.

This book is also interesting because it claims to be the second-ever published sequel to Pride and Prejudice. It was written in 1913, and it seems to me that the author had a major advantage writing at that time when it comes to emulating the language of Jane Austen; I would say she comes closer than most of the present-day authors who attempt Pride and Prejudice-sequels.


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Product Description
Originally published in 1949, the unusual plot takes the Darcys into the realm of the Gothic.

Mr. Darcy must appoint a new rector at Pemberley, which affords the author the opportunity to introduce a host of new characters to mingle with the beloved and familiar ones of Jane Austen.

A delightfully witty plot, full of surprises:

"Who could have foretold that Dr. Robinson, who had done nothing of note in all his lifetime should, by the common and natural act of dying, set in motion a train of events so strange, so startling, so far removed from probability as to emulate the riotous fancies of a disordered mind?"
"The kind of story Jane Austen would have delighted to tell."
-J. Donald Adams

What readers are saying:

"Really a great book and captures Austen's characters quite well. I was excessively diverted."
"A very original plot."
"A wonderful addition to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice sequels!"

About the Author
Little is known about Dorothy Bonavia-Hunt. She lived with her brother, who was a vicar, in the English countryside during the time that she wrote Pemberley Shades, which appears to be her only book.

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I'm lending this to Leisha Camden - enjoy! =)

This looks very interesting indeed ... ! :-) Thanks for sharing, Findabair, I'm really looking forward to reading this. :-)

I read this book in August during a cabin trip. It was a great read, I loved it. One of the best P&P sequels I have ever read. I have to confess it was better than I expected. ;-) I absolutely agree with Findabair about the language, which is much better in this book than in most others of its genre. Absolutely excellent language and punctuation. The plot was great IMO - very convincing as a Regency story. Much more so than, again, is the case with most books in this genre. The characters are good and those that are original Austen creations are very convincingly recreated.

My favorite part of the book was the relationship between the Darcys and their son. It's the first time I've ever seen this - the Darcys attitudes towards their offspring - described convincingly. V. good indeed.

A great read, I loved it. Thank you so much for sharing, Findabair. :-)

Leisha recommended this book to me today. Looking forward to reading it!

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I lent this book to Tanumine at meetup this afternoon, on Findabair's behalf. She'd like it back when you've read it, but no hurry. :-)

No hurra, indeed ;-)
Finished 30 November 2017. Have forgotten to make the journalentry.
This book is very well written, in true Austen feeling! I enjoyed it very much! It will now be left in the very capable hands of Leisha Camden.

Whoops ... ! The book is back with me, and has been for quite a while ... ! I will check with Findabair about what she wants to happen to the book now. :-)