Old Friends and New Fancies: An Imaginary Sequel to the Novels of Jane Austen - Couverture souple

Brinton, Sybil G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 140220888X ISBN 13 : 9781402208881

Editeur : Sourcebooks, Inc, 2007

Synopsis

The first Jane Austen sequel ever written! Originally published in 1914, this charming and original sequel to the novels of Jane Austen intertwines the lives of the most beloved characters from all six Austen novels with new characters of the author's devising. Inventive matchmaking leads numerous pairs of lovers through the inevitable (and entertaining) difficulties they must encounter before they are united in the end. Old Friends and New Fancies is a gratifying read for any Jane Austen enthusiast. "This is the ultimate Jane Austen sequel....Virtually all the characters left standing at the end of the novels-most particularly the unmarried ones-must all meet up... Broken engagements will follow, a few false trails and threatened unacceptable matches must be endured before the Forces of Good prevail." -Charles Wenz, Life Member of the Jane Austen Society

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In this little attempt at picturing the after-adventures of some of Jane Austen's characters I have made use of the references to them which she herself made, and which are recorded in Mr. Austen-Leigh's "Memoir." More grateful acknowledgments than I can ever express are due to my friend Edith Barran, without whom this book could not have been written. The difficulties, as well as the presumption, of such an undertaking, are alike evident; but the fascination of the subject must be our apology to those who, like ourselves, "owe to Jane Austen of the happiest hours of their lives." S.G.B. Generally acknowledged to be the first sequel to the work of Jane Austen, Old Friends and New Fancies incorporates characters from each of Austen's six major novels into one unified story, as well as those of Brinton's own invention. The novel generally focuses on various pairings of lovers and the challenges that their unions create.

Revue de presse

An imaginery sequel to the novels of Jane Austen, bringing much-loved characters to life - namely the now married Mr and Mrs Darcy and their families and friends. --My Weekly Magazine

Cleverly written in the style of Jane Austen, this is a must for fans, providing a wonderful read as we weave our way through broken hearts and matchmaker plots to mend them. The unhurried pace of life and clever insight into well-loved characters adds much to the pleasure of this book. --June M Arnold, Chessington

Mr and Mrs Darcy now live in Derbyshire with their two children and Darcy's sister, Georgiana. When Georgiana's engagement to Colonel Fitzwilliam is broken off, matchmaking abounds and scandal and heartbreak follows. Through all of this, Mrs Darcy tries to smooth the way. Jane Austen fans will love this good, old-fashioned example of bygone era. --Ivy Brown, Bridlington

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Sourcebooks, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 140220888X
• ISBN 13: 9781402208881
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384