Did you ever picture our favorite couple in a war situation coupled with magic? Seems odd at first glace but Monica Fairview manages to reshape Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice complete and make it work. As a reader who enjoys not only classic literature but also fantasy I was intrigued about this variation. My curiosity was rewarded with a story where those two genres meet … Continue reading ‘Dangerous Magic’ by Monica Fairview
In this novella we find ourselves in a world where the tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have to navigate a well known love story but everything is changed by integrating dragons into the plot. An unexpected but intriguing twist of a classic story that captures the reader and transports you into an alternative world. Once you have been drawn in you will want … Continue reading ‘Pemberley: Mr. Darcy’s Dragon’ by Maria Grace
Joana Starnes has done it again. With her newest Jane Austen variation she goes off her usual angst path but still takes Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy and the reader on an emotional journey that is worth all the emotional roaler coaster we go through. Joana Starnes at her best yet again. Let’s start with the official description: What if Mr Collins shocked Elizabeth with his base … Continue reading ‘Twists of Fate’ by Joana Starnes
Another time-travel adventure with Rose Wallace and Jane Austen. A worthy sequel to the first installment full of love, friendship, adventure and full of moments any book lover and Janeite will enjoy. Let’s start with the official synopsis: Rose Wallace thought her time-travelling adventures were over. Jane Austen is about to prove her wrong. After becoming trapped in present-day Bath due to a mishap with … Continue reading ‘The Unexpected Past of Miss Jane Austen’ by Cass Grafton and Ada Bright
A time-travel romance for any Janeite who wants to enjoy a fast-paced story full of all things Jane Austen, friendship, laughter, love, and about how a book can change your life. There were many aspects of the story I loved. But before I explain those to you here is the summary: Rose Wallace’s world revolves around all things Austen, and with the annual festival in … Continue reading ‘The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen’ by Ada Bright and Cassandra Grafton
North and South is a timeless classic and I enjoy good variations. This is another good one by author Nicole Clarkston. The author picks up after the end of the Original story, shortly before the original ending. Let me remind you where we are. Margaret Hale is living in London with her relatives after her parents death and John Thornton is in Milton, looking for … Continue reading ‘No Such Thing As Luck’ by Nicole Clarkston
One of the classics besides Jane Austen novels I enjoy reading is North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.This in an excellent North and South variation, that I can highly recommend to other readers. North and South is a classic set in the industrial North of England, and full of social conflict nonetheless because of the two strong lead characters, Margaret Hale and John Thornton. I’ve … Continue reading ‘Northern Rain’ by Nicole Clarkston
Hello dear readers. Joana Starnes recently published her new Pride and Prejudice variation. As usual it is a story that takes our favourite protagonists Elisabeth and Mr Darcy on a emotional rollercoaster full of emotions, romantic and painful, this time with the focus on Pemberley and the Lake District. And even though I knew what to expect I did enjoy it and can recommend to … Continue reading ‘The Journey Home To Pemberley’ by Joana Starnes
Hello dear readers, in my last post I already hinted at the connection Edinburgh has to Harry Potter or rather it’s author J.K. Rowling. Let’s start here. A brief summary of her life in Edinburgh: Joanne Kathleen Rowling returned from Portugal after her divorce. She brings her daughter Jessica with her and to live closer to her sister she moves into a small apartment in … Continue reading Harry Potter Trail in Edinburgh
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