
Mr Darcy's Diary
The romantic hero of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE tells his own story
Maya Slater(Author)
Weidenfeld & Nicolson (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7538-2266-1 (ISBN)
Description
Ever wondered what Mr Darcy was really thinking? His secrets are revealed in this utterly convincing and captivating novel of love and pride, passion and prejudice.
Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON
'As moving and enjoyable as could be wished ... Mr Darcy fans everywhere will welcome his Diary to the canon' Wendy Holden, DAILY MAIL
'Mr Darcy's Diary boldly goes where Jane Austen never does' FINANCIAL TIMES
This intimate diary tells us of his entanglements with women, his dangerous friendship with Byron, his daily life in Georgian London, his mercurial mood swings calmed only by fisticuffs at Jackson's - and, most importantly, his vain struggles to conquer his longing for Elizabeth.
For the first time we discover what really happened between his sister and the dastardly Wickham. How did he distract his friend Bingley from pining for his beloved Jane? Why did he propose to another young woman? Only to his diary does he tell the full story. At last we see Darcy as he really is: and, beneath his polite facade, we find a sensitive, private and passionate man.
Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON
'As moving and enjoyable as could be wished ... Mr Darcy fans everywhere will welcome his Diary to the canon' Wendy Holden, DAILY MAIL
'Mr Darcy's Diary boldly goes where Jane Austen never does' FINANCIAL TIMES
This intimate diary tells us of his entanglements with women, his dangerous friendship with Byron, his daily life in Georgian London, his mercurial mood swings calmed only by fisticuffs at Jackson's - and, most importantly, his vain struggles to conquer his longing for Elizabeth.
For the first time we discover what really happened between his sister and the dastardly Wickham. How did he distract his friend Bingley from pining for his beloved Jane? Why did he propose to another young woman? Only to his diary does he tell the full story. At last we see Darcy as he really is: and, beneath his polite facade, we find a sensitive, private and passionate man.
Reviews / Votes
Seamlessly weaving in bits of the original, this entertaining novel gets the curmudgeonly hero spot on * Independent * A witty and entertaining exploration of Darcy's side of the Pride and Prejudice story, with some surprising revelations about his private life -- Andrew Davies Mr Darcy's Diary boldly goes where Jane Austen never does * Financial Times * As moving and enjoyable as could be wished ... Mr Darcy fans everywhere will welcome his Diary to the canon * Daily Mail * Maya 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 * A thoroughly absorbing read * Yours * Seamlessly weaving in bits of the original, this entertaining novel gets the curmudgeonly hero spot on -- Katy Guest * INDEPENDENT * Mr Darcy's Diary boldly goes where Jane Austen never does -- John Sutherland * FINANCIAL TIMES MAGAZINE * As moving and enjoyable as could be wished... Mr Darcy fans everywhere will welcome his Diary to the canon -- Wendy Holden * DAILY MAIL * A thoroughly absorbing read * YOURS * Maya Slater creates a convincing world for Fitzwilliam Darcy... a real cappuccino of a book -- deliciously frothy, but with a definite kick -- Jocelyn Bury * JANE AUSTEN'S REGENCY WORLD * "A witty and entertaining exploration of Darcy's side of the Pride and Prejudice story, with some surprising revelations about his private life" -- Andrew DaviesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
246 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7538-2266-1 (9780753822661)
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Person
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.
Her website is www.mayaslater.com
Her website is www.mayaslater.com