Darcy's Story by Janet Alymer****

Did you ever read Pride and Prejudice and wonder what was going on inside of Darcy's enigmatic skull? I think we all did. The cool thing, is that this author (self-proclaimed enthusiast) read the book in school, and happily shared it with her daughter and then wrote this book. It began as a private family thing, but eventually she shared it on the internet, and so many people liked it that she finally published it. And that's how my mother-in-law came to be able to buy it for me for Christmas - I love when even simple stories have a happy ending. The coolest part is that the author's name is a pseudonym - she didn't do it for the money or the recognition, but because she just really loved the book and the characters, and thought she might have something others could enjoy. So ...

I really enjoyed it! I have to say, I was mightily skeptical at first, but after the first few chapters, I was lured hook, line, and sinker. I don't remember the last time I finished a book before my Sunday deadline - it was really quite a pleasure. If you loved Pride and Prejudice too and aren't sure if you'll like this book, I just have one word of advice: the author intentionally writes in a different voice. This is Darcy's story, where Pride and Prejudice is decidedly Elizabeth's. So, it sounds like Darcy - much more factual and perfunctory than Austen's perspective. But none the less enjoyable - don't get me wrong. I just think it wouldn't have taken me so long to get into it if I had realized that at first. Enjoy!