Mrs
Fitzwilliam Darcy and Other Stories
by Anne Fafoutakis
Paperback -108 pages
July, 2002
Upfront Publishing
ISBN 1844260119
Review by Linda Waldemar, 1 May 2003
This is a short story that describes the months following the marriage
of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Most of the action involves the circumstances of the Bingleys move
to an estate that is 10 miles north of Pemberley in Derbyshire. I found
the method of bringing about this relocation a bit forced and a tad incredible,
though not outrageous.
The author seems to view this imaginary world through rose-colored glasses
because many of JA's characters have improved.
"I can scarcely credit the improvement in both my sisters. Kitty and
Lydia used to quarrel and shout at teach other incessantly. Ina whole week,
Mary and Kitty did not raise their voices once. Mary is full of praise
for Charles and, I am glad to report, she has even taken to playing music
of a much happier nature. Kitty has quite neglected her needlework and
reads as much as she can. As for Charlotte, yhou would hardly recognise
her. Motherhood has given her such a lovely glow and it is all due to the
baby. He is absolutely angelic, gurgles happily and gives her no trouble
at all."
Fatherhood has improved Mr. Collins, as well. She did allow that Mr.
Wickham, Caroline Bingley and Lady Catherine did not wind up happily.
If you run across this one, I recommend that you take a look. But, do
not purchase without trying it out unless you must own all sequels as I
must ;-)
Written by
Lynne Robson (June 6, 2003 )
I was bought this book by my sister who had been on holiday in Summerset.
I found it to be a very quick read being only 106 pages in length
their are 3 stories one about the first world war and one about the a girl
called Trina who visits Russia during the Tsarist time.
The main story is about Mrs Fitzwilliam Darcy and her first year of marrage.
It describes how Jane comes to move to Buxton 10 miles from the Darcy's
and how Georgiana meets her husband. Quite a number of the characters are
mentioned in the story, it is a quick read. I must say that I enjoyed the
story but found that it was too short.