There seems to be a trend recently of taking classic characters and putting them in unusual situations. For example, Fitzwilliam Darcy, the hero of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. Of all the supernatural beings out there, Darcy seems to most appropriately be drawn to the world of the vampire.
Saying that, I have read a few offerings of this latest trend. Most, unfortunately, are horrific (and not in the good sense). This book, however, is a real gem. The author stays true to the story of Elizabeth Bennett & Fitzwilliam Darcy. It begins the day of their wedding & continues much in the same vein as if Jane Austen were writing it herself. Using some of the same characters as are found in Austen's book, the reader will be delightfully surpirsed (and feel a twinge of justifiable glee) upon meeting old acquaintances in new roles.
All in all, I would highly recommend this book if you like Austen's characters & aren't bothered by a little thing called vampirism.
Saying that, I have read a few offerings of this latest trend. Most, unfortunately, are horrific (and not in the good sense). This book, however, is a real gem. The author stays true to the story of Elizabeth Bennett & Fitzwilliam Darcy. It begins the day of their wedding & continues much in the same vein as if Jane Austen were writing it herself. Using some of the same characters as are found in Austen's book, the reader will be delightfully surpirsed (and feel a twinge of justifiable glee) upon meeting old acquaintances in new roles.
All in all, I would highly recommend this book if you like Austen's characters & aren't bothered by a little thing called vampirism.
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