Charlene C. (mccoffield) reviewed on 3/12/2013 + 76 more book reviews

Just finished reading this "first in the series" of Carrie Bebris' Jane Austen "sequels" - all of which are mysteries with a bit of the supernatural thrown in. The time-line of this book takes up where Austen's Pride and Prejudise ends, after the Darcys' marriage.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and just ordered the second in the series - Suspense and Sensibility. What I liked most about the book was not necessarily the story itself, but rather the writing. Ms. Bebris definitely has a gift for prose and does a wonderful job replicating the tone of the time period in which the novel takes place.

The plot was interesting, though on a couple of occasions, I found myself wishing it had gone in a bit different direction. I always enjoy a good mystery but am not a big fan of science fiction, so I am hoping that the plot of the second in the series does not drwell too heavily upon the mystical or supernatural element. Had there been any more of that element in Pride and Prescience, I'm not sure I would have enjoyed the book as much.

But like I said, the author's great talent for writing is what has driven me to want to read another book in the series. This series has gotten strong reviews from both the professionals and the reading public, so I am hopeful of having a new series to pursue, myself.

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