Mr Darcy's Diary
The romantic hero of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE tells his own story
$35.12
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2007
Summary
The novel traces the events of Jane Austen’s well-loved Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of Mr. Darcy. It reveals his reactions to Elizabeth, his gradual falling in love, and the process by which he painfully gains self-knowledge. It brings to life all the off-stage events that are only referred to in Austen’s novel.
We learn of Darcy’s life in London, of his dangerous friendship with Byron, of the responsibilities that come with running Pemberley, and the terrible guilt …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753822661 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0753822660 |
| Author: | Maya Slater |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2007 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
“Seamlessly weaving in bits of the original, this entertaining novel gets the curmudgeonly hero spot on”
Seamlessly weaving in bits of the original, this entertaining novel gets the curmudgeonly hero spot on - INDEPENDENT - Katy Guest
Mr Darcy’s Diary boldly goes where Jane Austen never does - FINANCIAL TIMES MAGAZINE - John SutherlandAs moving and enjoyable as could be wished… Mr Darcy fans everywhere will welcome his Diary to the canon - DAILY MAIL - Wendy HoldenA thoroughly absorbing read - YOURSMaya Slater creates a convincing world for Fitzwilliam Darcy… a real cappuccino of a book – deliciously frothy, but with a definite kick - JANE AUSTEN’S REGENCY WORLD - Jocelyn BuryA witty and entertaining exploration of Darcy’s side of the Pride and Prejudice story, with some surprising revelations about his private life - Andrew DaviesAbout The Author
Maya Slater
Maya Slater gave up teaching French at London University to write fiction. She is married with two daughters and lives in London.
She has published books on French Literature and translations from French in prose and verse. MR DARCY’S DIARY is her first novel.
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