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On Sale: April 1, 2010
432 pages ISBN: 1402237006 EAN: 9781402237003 Paperback
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Jane Austen | Historical
One might reasonably expect that a young lady dispatched
in disgrace across the Atlantic to England would strive to
behave with decorum, but Mr. Darcy's incorrigible American
cousin, Clarissa Darcy, manages to provoke Lady Catherine de
Bourgh, Mr Collins, and the parishioners of Hunsford all in
one morning! And there are more surprises in store for that
bastion of tradition, Rosings Park, when the family gathers
for their annual Easter visit. Georgiana Darcy, generally a
shy model of propriety, decides to take a few lessons from
her unconventional cousin. And Anne de Bourgh, encouraged to
escape her "keeper," Mrs. Jenkinson, simply… vanishes.
In this tale of friendship, rebellion, and love, two
young women entering Society forge a strong connection. A
connection that is sorely tested when they both set out to
win the heart of a most dashing—and dangerous— gentleman.
Comments
40 comments posted.
Re: The Darcy Cousins
That's an interesting commentary on character development. (Marlene Breakfield 9:40am April 5, 2010)
Darcy, Thanks for the advice about characterization. I have always been a reader and enjoy reading just about anything. I have just recently developed a desire to write. I write something everyday with the goal of writing becomming a habit just like reading. I intend to begin plotting an writing a book in about 3 more weeks. Again thanks for the advice and inspriation. (Sandra Dickey 10:00am April 5, 2010)
Please enter me in your great contest and I love winning from FreshFiction.com Thank YOU, Cecilia [email protected] (Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 11:10am April 5, 2010)
Very interesting post! Please enter me! (Gail Hurt 11:37am April 5, 2010)
It is when the characters, I mean people, speak for themselves that their story becomes interesting. So, turn them loose :>) (Karin Tillotson 12:09pm April 5, 2010)
I wish i win this contest. Thank you. (Rommel Silitonga 12:11pm April 5, 2010)
Enjoyed your post about developing characters. Thanks for sharing. (Cherie Japp 12:11pm April 5, 2010)
Thank You for your great insight into character development. Please enter me into your contest. (Audra Holtwick 12:21pm April 5, 2010)
great post A book I would love to read (Peggy Quidor 12:51pm April 5, 2010)
We are all just along for the ride when we write. It is sometimes hard to get out of our own way, but when we do- magic happens. (Rachel Turner 12:54pm April 5, 2010)
I appreciate an author whose characters know who they are. Makes for a straightforward and great read! (Freda Mans-Labianca 12:57pm April 5, 2010)
Monica, look at what you wrote - "now that you have created them, they will go their own way, and you can't do a thing to stop them." That statement is a perfect description of a child and they are yours. What it sounds like, is if you would listen to them in the first place, you would save yourself a lot of work and rewriting. I have to smile when authors say they were trying to write a story a certain way but their characters would not let them. Maybe they are real on some other plane of existence and writers are just channeling them. (Don't know where that thought came from. With what is being written out there, that is a scary thought.) (Patricia Barraclough 1:04pm April 5, 2010)
I bet the Darcy Cousins are as much fun as mine are! Blessings, Marjorie (Marjorie Carmony 1:15pm April 5, 2010)
That's too funny! I'll have to check into your books!! (Kelli Jo Calvert 1:18pm April 5, 2010)
:) I enjoyed your post... your book sounds like a wonderful read! (Colleen Conklin 1:40pm April 5, 2010)
I have always thought as a reader the character's drive the story. As an aspiring writer I agree with you. Characters have a mind of their own no matter what the writer wants. If you let the characters drive the story I feel you will have a better result.
Sharon Strickland (Sharon Strickland 1:55pm April 5, 2010)
I'm always amazed at how much goes into a book. Glad I get to read them. (Leni Kaye 2:00pm April 5, 2010)
I Have Always Been A Fan Of Pride And Prejudice As Well As A Fan Of Elizabeth And Mr. Darcy. The Darcy Cousins Sounds Like Such An Amazing Story. I Always Wonder What Makes Every Person In A Story Tick Not Just The Main Ones So This Story Sounds Like I May Get Some Answers To That Very Question. (Raquel Vega-Grieder 2:05pm April 5, 2010)
If the characters DON'T speak to the author, how can they expect to speak to me? The ability of the author to breathe life into the characters is what keeps me coming back for more. (Lisa Richards 2:27pm April 5, 2010)
can't wait to read (Sherry Russell 2:39pm April 5, 2010)
Sounds like my kind of book!!! (Lori Roche 3:23pm April 5, 2010)
I really want to read this! Anything P&P related deserves a read! (Marianna Gizzarelli 3:47pm April 5, 2010)
I love your post. It must be fun for you to learning all about the people you write about in your books. I'm glad they are willing to talk to you and reveal themselves...it makes for an interesting read. (Robin McKay 4:52pm April 5, 2010)
Very interesting insight thank you. The book looks like a must read. Fingers crossed. (Mary Preston 6:13pm April 5, 2010)
It's kindof creepy to think that someone you create as character takes on a life that unrolls and unravels as time and settings go by. You have a chance to direct traffic and change direction, but I'll bet you'd rather see where the plots heading before cutting them off mid-sentence. (Alyson Widen 6:36pm April 5, 2010)
The problem I have had regarding characters in the book I just finished and the book I am reading now is that the author keeps introducing so many new characters that I find myself checking back to see if that character has been mentioned in the book prior to that time. It makes the story hard to follow. (Gladys Paradowski 8:48pm April 5, 2010)
Very interesting post...Thanks for sharing (Jeanine Lesperance 9:02pm April 5, 2010)
Almost the only thing I've ever written had to do with facts. So no, I've never had this experience, but I've heard from other writers whose characters went rogue and got completely out of hand.
However, especially since you speak of an "authoritarian god," I'm reminded of the Biblical God who wants the best for his children. Yet he too has given us free will to decide whether to follow his precepts, follow those of others or just follow our own inclinations.
I hope my adding this does not offend anyone, but to me this analogy just seemed to "cry out"--especially at this Easter season. (Sigrun Schulz 9:14pm April 5, 2010)
I also wanted to mention that your books sound intriguing and I'd like to read more about the Darcy family. This is the first I've heard of your books. (Sigrun Schulz 9:18pm April 5, 2010)
Sounds like a fun book.My heart always belongs to Mr. Darcy. (Catherine Myers 9:25pm April 5, 2010)
Mr. Darcy is the idealistic man. Still in love with Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. It's too bad he a fictional character. (Kai Wong 9:27pm April 5, 2010)
wow did not no that a Character could get so out of hand.but i guess that is what makes a story good. (Stacey Smith 9:43pm April 5, 2010)
The book sounds fun, please enter me! (Brenda Rupp 11:32pm April 5, 2010)
Characters who truly are "characters" are what draw me into a story. I love a story with people who really jump out at me and leave me with memorable impressions of them long after I've finished the book. That makes me want to come back the next book in the series or to that author's next book. (Donna Holmberg 11:40pm April 5, 2010)
I could really use some Clarissa in my life! (Danelle Drake 12:13pm April 6, 2010)
Thanks for all your comments. It was fun reading all your reactions! Good luck to the winners! (Monica Fairview 8:32am April 6, 2010)
I find character development to be an important element of a novel. Your comments are most interesting. (Bridget Lopreiato 2:36pm April 6, 2010)
This sounds most interesting... and fun! (Cindy Rader 2:57pm April 6, 2010)
Great post- please enter my name. (Christine Schultz 4:55pm April 6, 2010)
Hello Monica, Please enter me in your fantastic contest. I love entering and winning contests on FreshFiction.com Thank YOU, Cecilia [email protected] (Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 8:37pm April 6, 2010)
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