| The True Darcy Spirit Contributor(s): Aston, Elizabeth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0743274903 ISBN-13: 9780743274906 Publisher: Atria Books OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: Following on the heels of "Mr. Darcy's Daughters" and "The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy," Aston delivers a new irresistible romance set in the world of Jane Austen's literary characters. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Romance - Historical - Regency |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005056868 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.14" W x 8.12" (0.66 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Following on the heels of Mr. Darcy's Daughters and The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy, Elizabeth Aston delivers an irresistible new novel set in the world of Jane Austen. After being disowned by her family, Cassandra Darcy -- the artistic eldest daughter of Anne de Bourgh (and granddaughter of the infamous Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Mr. Darcy's cousin in Pride and Prejudice) -- strives to make a living by painting. But struggling to succeed in bohemian London turns out to be the least of her worries To begin with, there are the unwelcome advances of a certain Lord Usborne, and then there are the letters bequeathed to her by a friend -- highly compromising letters written by Princess Caroline that her husband, the Prince Regent, would very much like to possess. In league with Lord Usborne, the prince enlists the services of Cassandra's cousin, Horatio Darcy, who is a lawyer, to track down the missives. When Horatio's investigation leads him straight to Cassandra, he initially disapproves of her lifestyle until he finds himself utterly charmed by it -- and particularly by her. Romance may prove elusive, however, as social obstacles and the efforts of a vengeful Lord Usborne conspire to divide the two would-be lovers. Another delightful chapter in the adventures of Aston's spirited Darcy daughters, The True Darcy Spirit is a treat for Jane Austen fans everywhere. |
Contributor Bio(s): Aston, Elizabeth: - Elizabeth Aston is a passionate Jane Austen fan who studied with Austen biographer Lord David Cecil at Oxford. The author of several novels, including Mr. Darcy's Daughters, she lives in England and Italy. Visit www.elizabeth-aston.com for more information. |