A Match for Mary Bennet by Eucharista Ward is perhaps one of my favorite Pride and Prejudice sequels so far. I have always said that a book that leaves you wanting for more is a good book indeed, and this book is such.
I found myself running home from work everyday to read. I usually do this, as I like to read a great deal, but I found myself thinking about the Bennets and all of the wonderful characters that you find in the land of Jane Austen. From the first page I was drawn in, and I have to tell you that I was surprised.
Most authors shy away from Mary Bennet. Lets face it. Austen did not make her a very likable character. We all know that one person that thinks they are better than everyone, or that perfect person who never does anything wrong. Most think this of Mary, but no Ms. Ward. The author shows the reader why Mary is the way she is. You soon see why Mary reacts to things the way she does, and you find a woman who is very independent in a society that does not want her to be independent.
I was afraid that we would see very little of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy, or that we would not get to know what was going on with the Bingley's . If this is a fear of yours you can relax. The entire Bennet family is a part of the story and through visiting and interacting with her sisters you get to see who Mary is and what drives her. What of our other characters like Col. Fitzwilliam and Gerogianna?
We find a very surprising match for the Col, see Ms. Darcy become her own woman, and might there be love on the horizon for Ms. Bingley? Ms. Ward does bring new characters into the mix, and I have to say that I enjoyed the kleptomania of Ms. Johnstone and never failed to smile as she tried to leave Pemberly with some keep sake.
If you are looking for a book that will keep you entertained and will do justice to your favorite characters, the please do pick up A Match for Mary Bennet.
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