All about Austen

[bibliogramma]

i indulged my passion for The works of Jane Austen by re-reading two of Austen's novels, and dipping into some derivative novels (that is to say, fan fic that found a publisher). I have to admit, I was disappointed with P. D. James' offering. the murder mystery part was interesting, but James spent at least one-third of the book simply paraphrasing sections of Pride and Prejudice. Less of that and more new mayerial would have improved the book immensely. Altman's offering was much more fun, despite being fluffier - it's mostly a mild sex farce about the role a certain exotic book from the scandalous East plays in preparing the soon-to-be wed couples from Pride and Prejudice for their wedding nights.


Marsha Altman, The Darcys and the Bingleys

P. D. James, Death Comes to Pemberley

And Austen herself, the grand originator of so many beloved characters.

Jane Austen, Emma
Jane Austen, Persuasion