Remembrance of the Past edition by Lory Lilian Literature Fiction eBooks
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In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet unexpectedly met Mr. Darcy while visiting Pemberley. In this "what if"; story, Elizabeth Bennet and her relatives - Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner - are in London, ready to start their tour to the Lakes in June. During this time, Elizabeth's path crosses with Mr. Darcy's again. However, Mr. Darcy is not alone in London besides his close family - Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam - an old and dear friend has returned and claimed a well-deserved place in their lives. This is a story about hopes and desires, about losses and fears, about second chances and happiness.
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Remembrance of the Past edition by Lory Lilian Literature Fiction eBooks
This was a very long read, so - you got your money's worth. There are two parallel main romances going on which can confuse us and do confuse Elizabeth. Elizabeth turns into a blushing tongue-tied, head down onlooker, as she sees the interaction between Darcy and Lady Cassandra. But Darcy is also giving her the green light with his attentions...just what does he propose by that? There are several side romances also.Many other reviewers have set down the story line so pardon me if I jump from one segment to another.
First of all: Lady Cassandra remains an enigma...even though we have our happy ending. The relationship between her and Col. Fitzwilliam (Oh, and I was jarred every time I read of him as "David" - somehow an earlier author dubbing him as "Richard" imprinted on my brain.) was so uneven. We learn very late in the story *spoiler* that both of them had a serious attraction back at the time of Lady Cassandra's coming out ball. Now - knowing the Colonel and getting to know Lady Cassandra, I find it hard to believe that they kept this all to themselves for so many years. I agree with others that Cassandra is like a "nice' Lady Catherine but "wow & ouch" she really knew how to step on toes and didn't give a cat's meow as she did so. But then she also misinterprets Col. Fitzwilliam's not coming over and demanding an answer to his proposal after a period of time and a rain storm. Sometimes she contradicted what seemed to be her character's outspoken frankness. And to take him into her bed and then basically snub him the next day??? This lady, obviously needs major therapy. Yes, she went through a lot but couldn't seem to settle on what fate would allow her even though she had the answer for everyone else. I was happy in the end with that couple and the epilogue telling up of their child.
Elizabeth and Darcy: he had a lot more depth in this story, especially as we learn of his going to Lady Cassandra's aid and his actions with the villain in this story. I liked reading how he decided to take the second chance but was disappointed that early-on he didn't realize that Cassandra's place in his life could be misinterpreted by Elizabeth. The interruption in his planned second proposal gave us a bit of angst as events from the canon came into play.
The development of the sexual relationship between ODC in this story was much more realistic (for me) than in so many other books. Elizabeth learns to enjoy the various parts gradually as her innocence is gone and her body adjusts. I hate it when virgins enjoy sex and all its aspects their first time in bed. (I think I need to go back and re-read "Everything You Wanted to Know about Sex and Were Afraid to Ask" from my college days - am I that ignorant of how things work? DON'T ANSWER THAT!) But then, too, I was at a point of just wanting to skim over those sections as there were so many. Visits back and forth between bedrooms for snuggles or to check in on how our patient is doing or to satisfy a hunger (as for David and Cassandra) just happened more than anyone could believe anywhere near realistic in that day and age. Lock Georgiana up or she is going to stumble on someone or another going into or out of a bedroom not their own.
Bingley and Jane were nicely handled with Bingley realizing that he has to take blame if he doesn't make a decision based on his own observations and feelings. And, even though I basically hate Caroline, my heart went out to her in the hand fate dealt her. Additionally, as others have stated, really enjoyed Mr. Bennet responding to Lady Catwitch as he did! Right-on!
Loved the Epilogue. Would recommend this book to anyone and everyone and will re-read in the future.
I read this again as I won a paperback copy in the grand raffle for the blog tour for The Darcy Monologues.
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Remembrance of the Past edition by Lory Lilian Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Lory Lilian introduces what has to be my favourite female character that was not originally created by Jane Austen, Lady Cassandra, in Remembrance of the Past. (Favourite original male character is Sharon Lathan's Dr. Darcy). Lady Cassandra is the perfect match, in very different ways, to the three main characters Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth, and Colonel Fitzwilliam. I cannot say more without spoiling some plot points, but that I absolutely loved this book!
( Read in June of 2012 )
There are many reasons to recommend this 'what-if' story where our beloved "Pride and Prejudice" characters follow a little different path, but as equally interesting as in the original novel.
Mrs. Lilian really 'knows' her characters and provides amazing insights into their thoughts and especially their feelings. Those of us who have fallen in love with Mr. Darcy, either by reading the original book or by watching ANY of the adaptations on TV will not be disappointed by the way he is pictured here. We're more likely to fall even harder for him, as we watch him first as a desolate man, then as a decided betrothed and then as a tender, passionate and all-masculine lover.
As for Elizabeth Bennet, at last the independent intelligent woman finds a romantic heroine she can identify with! Elizabeth is strong as she is tender. She does not sit back and waits for the hero to sweep her off her feet (although she gives him opportunities to save her), she speaks her mind and she is Darcy's equal in everything.
The scenes between the two main characters are terrific, but there is also a new character who will charm everyone. Lady Cassandra arrives and affects everyone's lives as she brings with her the "remembrance of the past" - Darcy's past, as well as her own. And that remembrance will lead them all to the quest of true love, of healing, of forgiveness, of revenge (yes, because there are some pretty awful villains other than Wickham here)so that in the end they will be able to embrace Elizabeth Bennet's philosophy and "remember only what makes them happy".
"Pride and Prejudice" is my all-time favourite book and I can honestly say that this story does it credit. Respect to the original characters, imagination, intelligence, drama, a bit of agony, romance, intelligence and passion.
Really, what more can a reader ask?
"Sagas" are always a bit dangerous to tackle without making the reader feel as if the story is painfully drawn out. There were many storylines here and I enjoyed them all. I rarely felt as if I wanted to hurry through the novel; when I did, it was because I was impatient to find out what was going to happen next. I loved the new character, Lady Cassandra; like another reader, I'm not sure why Col. Fitzwilliam was named "David" (I think that in films and fan-fiction, he has been pretty consistently been named "Richard," but, oh well...); the epilogue did nothing for me. Otherwise, highly recommended.
I have become such a fan Pride & Prejudice fan fiction! I'll admit my draw is always the spin on canon for Darcy and Elizabeth, but I love a good subplot in longer variations based on much-loved characters like Colonel Fitzwilliam or Georgiana. I'll admit to a soft soft for the good colonel when he is portrayed as an amiable, honorable gentleman. This book has what you would want from ODC, but I was surprised to find myself so riveted by the Colonel Fitzwilliam subplot...so much so that I almost found myself speed-reading through Darcy and Elizabeth to find out what would happen with the good colonel and his hot-cold relationship with his potential lady love. It was simply breathtaking, and I found myself so sympathetic to this fine gentleman's plight. So, if you love a good Colonel storyline that will just about break your heart (along with his) embedded in a well-written Darcy/Elizabeth story...this JAFF will be right up your alley.
This was a very long read, so - you got your money's worth. There are two parallel main romances going on which can confuse us and do confuse Elizabeth. Elizabeth turns into a blushing tongue-tied, head down onlooker, as she sees the interaction between Darcy and Lady Cassandra. But Darcy is also giving her the green light with his attentions...just what does he propose by that? There are several side romances also.
Many other reviewers have set down the story line so pardon me if I jump from one segment to another.
First of all Lady Cassandra remains an enigma...even though we have our happy ending. The relationship between her and Col. Fitzwilliam (Oh, and I was jarred every time I read of him as "David" - somehow an earlier author dubbing him as "Richard" imprinted on my brain.) was so uneven. We learn very late in the story *spoiler* that both of them had a serious attraction back at the time of Lady Cassandra's coming out ball. Now - knowing the Colonel and getting to know Lady Cassandra, I find it hard to believe that they kept this all to themselves for so many years. I agree with others that Cassandra is like a "nice' Lady Catherine but "wow & ouch" she really knew how to step on toes and didn't give a cat's meow as she did so. But then she also misinterprets Col. Fitzwilliam's not coming over and demanding an answer to his proposal after a period of time and a rain storm. Sometimes she contradicted what seemed to be her character's outspoken frankness. And to take him into her bed and then basically snub him the next day??? This lady, obviously needs major therapy. Yes, she went through a lot but couldn't seem to settle on what fate would allow her even though she had the answer for everyone else. I was happy in the end with that couple and the epilogue telling up of their child.
Elizabeth and Darcy he had a lot more depth in this story, especially as we learn of his going to Lady Cassandra's aid and his actions with the villain in this story. I liked reading how he decided to take the second chance but was disappointed that early-on he didn't realize that Cassandra's place in his life could be misinterpreted by Elizabeth. The interruption in his planned second proposal gave us a bit of angst as events from the canon came into play.
The development of the sexual relationship between ODC in this story was much more realistic (for me) than in so many other books. Elizabeth learns to enjoy the various parts gradually as her innocence is gone and her body adjusts. I hate it when virgins enjoy sex and all its aspects their first time in bed. (I think I need to go back and re-read "Everything You Wanted to Know about Sex and Were Afraid to Ask" from my college days - am I that ignorant of how things work? DON'T ANSWER THAT!) But then, too, I was at a point of just wanting to skim over those sections as there were so many. Visits back and forth between bedrooms for snuggles or to check in on how our patient is doing or to satisfy a hunger (as for David and Cassandra) just happened more than anyone could believe anywhere near realistic in that day and age. Lock Georgiana up or she is going to stumble on someone or another going into or out of a bedroom not their own.
Bingley and Jane were nicely handled with Bingley realizing that he has to take blame if he doesn't make a decision based on his own observations and feelings. And, even though I basically hate Caroline, my heart went out to her in the hand fate dealt her. Additionally, as others have stated, really enjoyed Mr. Bennet responding to Lady Catwitch as he did! Right-on!
Loved the Epilogue. Would recommend this book to anyone and everyone and will re-read in the future.
I read this again as I won a paperback copy in the grand raffle for the blog tour for The Darcy Monologues.
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