Two Shall Become One: Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy
by Sharon Lathan
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Author: Sharon LathanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-06
ISBN: 0615147410
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Sharon Lathan
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Book Review: One of the best, by far!
Summary: 5 Stars
This recent Pride & Prejudice "continuation" story was beautifully written and very close to the language and style that Austen used herself. As a contemporary author, Ms. Lathan did a superb job. Ms. Lathan's tale takes off from the 2005 film version of Pride & Prejudice, a very romantic retelling of this beloved story with gorgeous cinematography. The film was as close to the original P&P as 2 1/4 hours could permit: some characters were cut out; new dialogue was created that does not appear in the original text, although it enhanced the story. Ms. Lathan masterfully weaves in the dialogue and scenes from the film into her story, for example when Darcy and Elizabeth first touch as he helps her into the carriage. Also, the intimate scenes between Darcy and Elizabeth were so eloquently and tastefully described that I wonder why anyone would find fault: they are newlyweds after all. Ms. Lathan uses respectful language that can hardly offend any reader. I particularly applaud her for making Darcy as virtuous as Elizabeth. In other versions, Darcy is "worldly", to put it mildly. I also liked that Ms. Lathan depicted the elder Darcy's relationship, and marriage, as loving. Other versions are not that kind. In this version, the author wanted to solely focus on Elizabeth and Darcy as couple at the inception of their marriage, so many of the original P&P characters do not appear in this story, except tangentially. Since there will be further stories, this one being the first in five, it is possible to include original beloved characters subsequently. The Elizabeth and Darcy characters of this book are so lovable and the author does a great job showing how they mature as individuals as well as a couple. It is particularly endearing to see Darcy relax a bit since he is no longer the eligible bachelor every high society female pines for. Yet Elizabeth and Darcy still ramain true to themselves: she witty, he the perfect gentleman. To echo a fellow critic of this P&P continuation version, I, too, could hear the voices of the actors who portrayed Darcy and Elizabeth in the 2005 film in the dialogue of this book and I could vividly see them and the scenery as well. I have read numerous P&P "continuations" and "what if's" and, Ms. Lathan, so far, is the only author to have accomplished this sort of imagery for me. I look forward to reading her next novel.
Summary of Two Shall Become One: Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy
"You have bewitched me body and soul...I love you and never wish to be parted from you." Thus did Mr. Darcy declare passionate love to Elizabeth Bennet in a swoon worthy moment adored by fans of the classic novel, "Pride and Prejudice." Journey beyond the final curtain; turn a fresh page to discover what happens after declarations and acceptances. Travel the road of matrimony and happily-ever-after in this romantic but realistic rendering of Regency life between two souls as they learn to become one. Beginning moments after the wedding and covering five months of marriage, this is the first in a series of novels which detail the unfolding life at Pemberley and beyond, as well as the family and friends who revolve around them. Fans of the novel and its numerous theatrical adaptations will thrill in more of Lizzy and Darcy. Those unfamiliar with the tale will delight in a message of hope and happiness as the elusive 'true love' is manifest. The joy starts here!Literature & Fiction Books
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