![]() It then starts off with the Darcy household preparing for the annual Lady Anne’s Ball at Pemberley, a tradition honouring Darcy’s mother ever since he was a child. The book begins with an epilogue detailing the story of Pride and Prejudice framed by a Jamesian view. Since it was the chair Darcy usually occupied he had every confidence that it would. That chair with the carved back is said to be comfortable and should hold your weight.” Are lines like these necessary? I find them incredibly amusing. Or, this dialogue between Sir Selwyn’s, the magistrate, and Darcy, as Darcy goes to his home to report to him a body is found in the woodlands. The ubiquitous redundancy of retelling, or the irrelevant details such as taking an inventory of how many candles are lit in which room. Take for example the error in referring Darcy as an Oxford man, who had actually gone to Cambridge, and with Wickham too. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is her first attempt at creating an Austen sequel, a Pride and Prejudice fan fiction. So, how do I reconcile the flaws in this book with her previous acclaimed mystery works? Let’s just say… the editor did it. James, sailing out to new waters at this stage of her career. Living to 91 is an achievement in itself, let alone write a book at that age. ![]()
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