Rating: 
Summary: A 3.5 on the sequel scale...
Review: ..which means that it's not bad, I don't regret purchasing it, I'd probably buy the next installment, but I have some reservations.
My cons: 1. I really didn't like the fact that Darcy and Lizzy had to postpone going to Pemberley for the sake of Caroline Bingley. Jane and Bingley would have been obligated, but not the Darcys.
2. The whole subject of the occult ~ Austen's original characters didn't seem the type to be interested.
3. Caroline's fiance - I doubt if she would have considered marrying an American and even if she had,(given the importance of family, connections, etc. at the time) someone would have nosied about for his true background.
My pros: 1. The language was not Jane Austen (of course not) and some 21st c. expressions came through but I liked it. The tendency of other sequel authors is to compose wordy sentences to mimic Ms. Austen. Thank goodness Ms. Bebris didn't do this.
2. The witty scenes between Lizzy and Darcy.
3. There was nothing offensive. I know that this doesn't sound like much of a compliment, but it is. ;) The characters were recognizable and obviously much effort was made to stay true to the original personalities.
4. The quality of the book itself was good; hardbound, no typos that I could tell.
Rating: 
Summary: Makes for a very pleasant evening of reading
Review: Anyone who saw the BBC's production of Pride and Prejudice became a fan of the story (if not the actual novel.) And, moreso, they became a fan of the broodingly intense Mr.Darcy. Maybe it was Colin Firth's presence, maybe it was Austen's rendering of the character, but more likely it was both. And so I actively pursued any thing that offered more of Mr.Darcy. I read numerous sequels, some good and some bad. I went back to the source. But it had been a while since I had been in his company. Until I saw this novel. I was delighted by the story that Carrie Bebris told. First, of course, the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth is lovely. It is understated, as is the Regency way, but it is strong and present. And getting both of their thoughts makes it that much better. And, already a fan of Darcy, this novel made me a fan of Elizabeth as well. I liked her enough to begin with, but her personality really shines here. Second, the mystery, though not mind-bending, is smart and believable. And surprisingly engaging. Towards the novel's end you are really involved in the resolution of the murder. The conclusion is drawn in its own time and doesn't feel the least bit rushed, which is the pitfall of too many mystery novels released of late. Overall, this was a wonderful little novel. I cuddled up and read it in one night, enjoying Darcy's company immensely once more. Hopefully the next title in the Mr. & Mrs. Darcy mystery series will be released soon. I can't wait to see what adventure they find themselves in next.
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: As a fan of both Jane Austen and novels set in the Regency period, I was delighted to find a sequel featuring the newlywed Mr. and Mrs. Darcy as detectives. After reading the review on the book's dust jacket which praised the author as having a wonderful feel for the Regency period and prose which sounded no different from Austen's, I settled in with the book over the weekend prepared to have fun. Having finished the book, I can only conclude that that reviewer has never read Jane Austen, and knows nothing about Regency England. Dialogue such as, "I don't care if you fire me, but I won't wait on her," belongs in neither Austen nor the Regency. The characters were shallow, and bore no more in common with Austen's wonderful characters than their names. I give this two stars instead of one because despite the book's major flaws, the mystery, though predictable and boilerplate, did contain just enough interest to keep me from giving the book up in disgust. If the author had given her characters new names instead of the names of Pride & Prejudice's characters, I would not have quite so poor an opinion of the book. For someone simply looking for an entertaining Gothic read, this book might do, although even then, don't expect to be over-awed. But I'd recommend that Jane Austen fans stay away.
Rating: 
Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: As far as Pride and Prejudice sequels go, this one is one of the better. This was a fun book to read.
The plot of this book is very different from other P&P sequels. I found the most interesting part was the fact and Darcy and Elizabeth are the detectives of the story.
The book was well thought-out and it had many good twists and turns. Ms. Bebris also does a good job of picking up where Jane Austen left off. The characters remain true to themselves, but I do have one slight problem. The only issue I have with this book is that Elizabeth seems overly cynical, but other than that, it was great.
I think most Austen fans would like this book. Ms. Bebris did a good job with it.
Rating:
Summary: Extremely well done.
Review: Fans of Jane Austen's book, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, will adore this novel! The author, Carrie Bebris, used the characters from Austen's famous novel. Elizabeth Bennet had become Elizabeth Darcy. She had a double wedding with her sister, Jane. However, Jane's husband had a jealous sister, Caroline Bingley, who did all she could to steal the spot light from the brides. This included announcing her engagement to a rich American named Frederick Parrish. Shortly after Caroline's wedding, odd things began to happen, such as her horse suddenly bolted almost injuring Caroline. Of course, everyone was concerned! Professor Randolph, in archeology, specialized in the culture of North America. He traveled with the Darcys to Netherfield. He took along some American artifacts that he claimed had special powers. Things got sort of eerie when one house guest was murdered and a sudden blizzard trapped everyone in the house. It was up to the Darcys to figure out who-dunnit. ***** Characters we already know and love are in a deadly mystery, possibly involving sorcery! Carrie Bebris has done a masterful job continuing Austen's characters. Even the flavor of writing seemed the same which shows true talent! An extremely well done novel seems to be forming a possible series. Highly recommended reading! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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Summary: a thoroughly enjoyable "gothic" read
Review: For Elizabeth Bennet, her wedding day has turned out to be a wondrous day: not only has she married a gentleman she dearly loves and respects and who matches her sensibilities and temperament perfectly (Mr. Darcy), but she was also able to share the day with her beloved sister, Jane, who in a joint ceremony married her own soul mate, Mr. Bingley. And not even the poisonous presence of Bingley's jealous sister, Caroline, who has managed to grab all the attention that should have been the brides' due, by announcing her own engagement to the rich American, Mr. Parrish, can spoil things for Elizabeth. The newly-wed Darcys have every intention of removing to Mr. Darcy's estate at Pemberly so that they can spend their very first Christmas together there, but the news that Caroline and her fiance have decided to marry as soon as possible in London makes them decide to postpone their trip for a while. All seems well until a series of strange episodes begins to plague Caroline soon after her marriage and arouses the concern of her new husband, family and friends. What is wrong with Caroline? Is she quickly loosing her mind? As Caroline's family and friends rally around to give their support and help, Elizabeth cannot help but wonder if something more sinister is at work... If you're in the mood for a swiftly paced, gothic-like read, look no further -- "Pride and Prescience" is definitely the book for you. I truly enjoyed "Pride and Prescience." The story was a good one and told in a refreshingly vibrant, suspenseful and (yet) playful manner. I enjoyed the authour's portrayal of Elizabeth's and Darcy's marriage -- their witty exchanges and the obvious love, affection and respect that they have for each other. And I loved the Jane Eyre/Ann Radcliff tones that Carrie Bebris incorporated to the main plot. So what if the authour's prose style sometimes did verge more on the modern! And what if the identity of the villain is rather easy to guess!Little "flaws" such as these were easy to overlook when the final result was that I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was once again able to recapture some of that wonderful feeling I get whenever I reread one of Jane Austen's incomparable novels. So that all in all, I'd vote "Pride and Prescience" as a truly worthwhile read and buy.
Rating:
Summary: Simply Wonderful!
Review: For lovers of Jane Austen's PRIDE & PREJUDICE, Carrie Bebris's brilliant sequel appears to pick up precisely where Austen left off, with the first days of married life for Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. The style, grammar and characters are so thoroughly consistent with Austen's masterpiece that they seem to blend into one. You cannot imagine Elizabeth and Darcy NOT behaving as they do in this wonderful novel. Their witty verbal sparring and Elizabeth's no-nonsense observations of the other characters are fresh, engaging and authentic. For those who think that drawing room comedies are gentle and lack action, Bebris has provided an antidote: PRIDE AND PRESCIENCE features a woman going mad, a spooked horse, a terrible carriage accident, arson and murder. It's hard to imagine the characters have time to change their gowns for tea, with all that going on. Yet the plotting is strong and sure, and each incident appears both surprising and inevitable. Bebris's own new characters are intriguing and well drawn. They blend beautifully with the Darcys, et al from Austen's classic. I picked up this book the night I got it and have been unable to resist it since. A lovely, swift and absorbing read, featuring characters you already know if you know the original P&P. If you don't know them, reading Bebris BEFORE reading Austen's original will whet your appetite for the original itself. This book gets my highest recommendation. You'll love it.
Rating:
Summary: Charming but...
Review: For lovers of Jane Austen's PRIDE & PREJUDICE, Carrie Bebris's brilliant sequel appears to pick up precisely where Austen left off, with the first days of married life for Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. The style, grammar and characters are so thoroughly consistent with Austen's masterpiece that they seem to blend into one. You cannot imagine Elizabeth and Darcy NOT behaving as they do in this wonderful novel. Their witty verbal sparring and Elizabeth's no-nonsense observations of the other characters are fresh, engaging and authentic. For those who think that drawing room comedies are gentle and lack action, Bebris has provided an antidote: PRIDE AND PRESCIENCE features a woman going mad, a spooked horse, a terrible carriage accident, arson and murder. It's hard to imagine the characters have time to change their gowns for tea, with all that going on. Yet the plotting is strong and sure, and each incident appears both surprising and inevitable. Bebris's own new characters are intriguing and well drawn. They blend beautifully with the Darcys, et al from Austen's classic. I picked up this book the night I got it and have been unable to resist it since. A lovely, swift and absorbing read, featuring characters you already know if you know the original P&P. If you don't know them, reading Bebris BEFORE reading Austen's original will whet your appetite for the original itself. This book gets my highest recommendation. You'll love it.
Rating:
Summary: as a "sequel".....very nice
Review: I am enamoured of "sequels" and "prequels" to the works of Jane Austen. Some are good and some are bad. If you, the reader, enjoy this type of book, it may be very much to your liking. Other reviewers have commented a bit about the storyline....so I will not add to that. The writing style and conversations between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy were comfortable to me. This made it an enjoyable read. I do have a quibble about the conclusion; I am still not sure whether it "feels like" my image of what could have happened, but, I enjoyed the book. I think I will wait until the author's sequel (I hope there will be one) to decide whether this is indeed "my" Elizabeth Bennet, or another one, creation of the author, that I will still want to meet again.
Rating:
Summary: Pleasant sleuthing with Elizabeth and Darcy
Review: I don't understand the other reviewers' insistance that Caroline Bingley would never marry an American. They're absolutely right but Caroline, in this story, is bewitched. That's why she behaves out of character. As for Elizabeth and Darcy, it's always nice to see them again and both their banter and regard for one another is very nicely portrayed. I hope this becomes a series.
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