Book Review: Mr. Darcy’s Secret by Jane Odiwe
Mr. Darcy‘s Secret by Jane Odiwe. ©2011 Sourcebooks Landmark. ISBN 9781402245275. Trade Paperback. Historical Fiction. 368 pages. Source: ARC furnished by the publishers.
Synopsis: One dark secret can completely ruin a bright future. From the author who brought you Lydia Bennet’s Story and Willoughby’s Return, comes a unique look into one of the most famous relationships of all time, in. After capturing the heart of the most eligible bachelor in England, Elizabeth Bennet believes her happiness is complete-until the day she makes an unsettling discovery. When she finds a stash of anonymous, passionate love letters that may be Darcy’s, Elizabeth begins to question the quiet, stoic man she married.
Review: Elizabeth and Darcy are married and in the midst of newlywed bliss, anonymous love letters from the past surface. Once a wave of town gossip reaches Lizzie’s ears she begins to wonder if her husband had a life before her, one that he is ashamed of and therefore hid away. Mysteries and suspicions add up as villains–Caroline Bingley, Lady Catherine and Wickham–from the past make appearances.
Along with this storyline of Darcy and Elizabeth, we are also given a peek into Georgiana’s love life as her brother sets out to arrange her into a loveless marriage. Will she submit to Darcy‘s rule or will she break them as Darcy himself did, and follow her own heart? Mr. Darcy’s Secret is one of the best Pride and Prejudice continuations I’ve read so far as it grabs you from page one; highly recommended. 4/5.
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