Okay all you Janites.... erm, Austenians? This book is a MUST read! PD James takes us six years into the future after Elizabeth Bennet marries Fitzwilliam Darcy, and they are now living happily at Pemberly with their two young sons. Then on the eve of their annual ball, a carriage carrying Lydia Wickham comes careering up the lane, with Lydia screaming that Mr. Wickham has been murdered, and the trouble begins.
I don't want to give anything away. I'll say that there is a dead body, and there is a trial. I had some ideas of who was involved but wasn't really sure, and I had no idea about the reasons, so as a murder mystery the book doesn't disappoint.
But as a tribute to Jane Austen - and to her best-loved characters - the novel is a true masterpiece. James must be a true fan, and has obviously read most of Austen's work, because she really captures the Austen voice. She also does a wonderful job of giving histories and back stories to the important characters of Pride and Prejudice. And, she weaves in the mention of a few characters from other Austen novels as well (I won't name names and ruin the smile those will bring).
I have to say it again - a MUST read for any Jane Austen fan. I loved it!
Death Comes to Pemberly
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment