Jan S. (Janjunebug) - reviewed on 8/20/2006 + 191 more book reviews

I loved this book! For those readers like me who are used to breezing quickly through a L. Kleypas or J. Quinn novel, you'll need to slow down for this story which is written in the literary style of Jane Austen. Sometimes the sentences seem overly long and complex compared to other historical romances. But slow down and savor this wonderful story which covers about seven years of Darcy and Elizabeth's marriage beginning with their honeymoon.
Darcy is so very aristocratic, proud, often aloof, and is occasionally accused by his friends as being prudish. But he loves (and lusts after) Elizabeth with all his heart and soul. Why, he even kills three men in her defense.
All the supporting players in this novel are so thoroughly developed that you'll easily conjure up mental images of them. And be prepared for some sexy passages in this sweeping tale. I promise that you will laugh out loud in some places.......but you will cry in others.
Do be patient and read it all the way through. You'll be sorry the story ended.
Now my quandary is: post it or keep it for a re-read.....hmmmmmm....

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