Searching for Pemberley
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4.0 • 5 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
"History, romance, and even a little mystery all combined in one wonderful book." —Best Sellers World, Five Star Review
Maggie went in search of a love story, but she never expected to find her own…
Desperate to escape her life in a small Pennsylvania mining town, Maggie Joyce accepts a job in post-World War II London, hoping to find adventure. While touring Derbyshire, she stumbles upon the stately Montclair, rumored by locals to be the inspiration for Pemberley, the centerpiece of Jane Austen’s beloved Pride and Prejudice.
Determined to discover the truth behind the rumors, Maggie embarks on a journey through the letters and journals of Montclair’s former owners, the Lacey family, searching for signs of Darcy and Elizabeth.
But when the search introduces her to both a dashing American pilot and a handsome descendant of the "Darcy" line, Maggie must decide how her own love story will end.
Perfect for fans of Death Comes to Pemberley.
Praise for Searching for Pemberley:
"A shining addition to the world of historical fiction."— Curled Up With A Good Book
"A resounding success on all levels."— Roundtable Reviews
"A precious jewel of a novel with a strong love story and page-turning mystery. Absorbing, amusing, and very cleverly written."— The Searcher
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Using a literary mystery rooted in Jane Austen's inspiration for Pride and Prejudice, Simonsen's debut novel brings resonance to the story of a love-torn American girl in post-WWII London. Young and eager for adventure, Maggie Joyce has left her jobless Pennsylvania coal-mining town for a typist position overseas. In London, she discovers two love interests as well as connections to the real-life Londoners rumored to have been the basis for Pride's Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Learning to disregard her prim and proper instincts, Maggie becomes closer to her very own version of Darcy, as well as the families of the original Darcy and Bennet, from whom she receives old diary entries and letters. Simonsen is clever and evenhanded, maintaining an unhurried pace in both the Austen adventure and Maggie's love life. Fans of historical fiction and Austen should savor this leisurely read.
Customer Reviews
This book made me read Pride and Prejudice
This is an AWESOME book, I had to read Pride and Prejudice after reading this book! I originally checked it our at the library on a whim, now I will definitely be buying it!!!