Another mixed up American travels to England -- this time for a Jane Austen seminar. And then tells you he is going to continue doing so AFTER you get back together with him. I was rooting for James at one point however the ending was very satisfying and romantic. It is interesting to think what it might have been like and how different it probably was from Pride & Prejudice. But when she agrees to present a paper to a summer symposium at Oxford on her ailing sister's behalf, Claire finds herself thrown into an adventure with a gaggle of Jane Austen-loving women all on the lookout for their Mr. Darcy. And who rifled her room, tearing it upside down? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart (Book #2 in the Adventures with Jane Austen and her Legacy Series) Unable to add item to List. Plus, it doesn't even make sense. Jane Austen (I don't care if she was 10 years younger) would NEVER have written in such a simplified way and she would NOT have had Darcy kiss Elizabeth and while the idea of Darcy having a genuine honorable rival for Elizabeth's attention is a clever one...it gave me actual anxiety that Darcy didn't end up with Elizabeth. Am I the only one who didn't like the cover? She does not understand why everyone falls head over hills for Mr. Darcy. I didn’t have any big revelation today. Something went wrong. Jane Austen's books in their pure unadulterated form aren't my cup of tea. I'd have to agree. Now out of work, no college education, and a relationship that was stuck, Claire didn’t really know what to do. But when a tall, dark and dashing stranger crosses her path, will the staid Claire suddenly discover her inner romantic heroine? Claire is a hard working woman who has given up a lot to raise her sister after their parents death. There are subtle hints to the last book without it becoming annoying. However Claire is not happy about this. I'm putting way too much thought into this, I know. Perhaps it is because the book is actually a bit short with wide margins and larger type and it is easy to read because I actually flew through it. Claire's life has been upended by the loss of her job at a doctor's office and her general disappointment in her boyfriend, Neil. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart is an enjoyable romp through Austen-land and demonstrates the author’s love of and easy familiarity with Jane Austen’s work and legacy. Also the authors diction is very similar and slightly repetitive, but not so much that it's an issue. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Find great deals for Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart: A Novel Beth Pattillo Free Shipping. Honestly, I have to admit up front, I am not a huge Jane Austen fan. Also the authors diction is very similar and slightly repetitive, but not so much that it's an issue. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). James is the embodiment of Mr. Darcy. It seemed like the perfect time to read MR. DARCY BROKE MY HEART since I am currently re-reading PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, perhaps for the fifteeth time, but this time for a class. Well Mr. Darcy broke my heart too. I looked down and began to read: “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. She is also confused by her feelings for another conference participant, James, who is a publisher. But when she agrees to present a paper to a summer symposium at Oxford on her ailing 18 Apr 2010. She's been dating Ne, Claire Prescott is a sensible woman who believes in facts and figures, not fairy tales. Also it's a pretty competitive school so you can't just decided to go they...it's almost like they pick you not vice-versa. Definitely enjoyed it! Unlike her sister Claire Prescott has never really seen the importance and the fascination with Mr Darcy and anything Austen. Nice ending. The Dashwood Sisters Tell All: A Modern-Day Novel of Jane Austen (Paperback) - Common, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It's never stated Missouri or Kansas. Claire is in 7th heaven when she realizes what a treasure she’s been reading. See 1 question about Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart…, Sinopsis en Español // Synopsis in Spanish, Adventures with Jane Austen and her Legacy, Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. Old enough to actually be—. Claire Prescott is a sensible woman who believes in facts and figures, not fairy tales. The characters were kind of underdeveloped and honestly a bit annoying. I would absolutely read this again, and would love for my teen daughter to read it! It was ok, in that every story about Mr. Darcy is ok, and that any novel that nods to Jane is ok. When Claire presents her sister’s paper and finds some startling parallels to her own life in it, she realizes she has some serious reevaluating to do. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. What novelist Beth Pattillo wants people to think about as they read her book, Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart AbeBooks.com: Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart: A Novel (9780824947934) by Beth Pattillo and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. GuidepostsBooks; 0 edition (February 1, 2010). She arrives at the last minute to present her sister’s paper on Pride and Prejudice, only to meet a gorgeous, drop dead handsome man in the mold of Mr. Darcy. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2010. , and I really enjoyed it. I liked this book more than I thought I would when I started it. . Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I did have an issue with something though...it's minor but still annoying...the main character is supposed to be from Kansas City. Her week at the seminar studying Pride and Prejudice causes Claire to reflect on where her life is going. Tag Archives: Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart. Because I didn't want to keep renewing the book I decided to sit down and finish it, which I did in a couple of short hours. Too many improbabilities abound in this story -- we're supposed to believe a 200-yr old manuscript penned by Jane Austen surfaces and subsequently is allowed to sink back into literary oblivion? The title is so fitting. Claire must question what she wants out of life going forward and find out who her real Mr. Darcy is. Don't go for the enigmatic stranger you have a connection with...go home to the baseball-cap wearing schlub who takes you for granted and watches games all night instead of paying attention to you. A young woman, Claire Peterson, leaves a man (her boyfriend) and family behind in the U.S. and travels to Oxford to join a Jane Austen study group. I know most non-mid-westerners don't know there are two. Not only did Claire spurn the cutie that embodied him in favor of her dorky boyfriend, she didn't really have any fun in England either. Claire Prescott is a sensible woman who believes in facts and figures, not fairy tales. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart. Mrs. Dalrymple bustled off to the kitchen and I was left with a pile of paper that looked very old indeed. I look forward to reading more of Beth's work. The title is so fitting. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo is one of the best books I've read in a long while, and I read A LOT. Readers who enjoyed Pattillo’s debut will find many similarities (and one familiar character) here, while Claire’s journey of self-discovery is undeniably enjoyable. Jane Austen (I don't care if she was 10 years younger) would NEVER have written in such a simplified way and she would NOT have had Darcy kiss Elizabeth and w. I don't even know where to begin...there was so much I disliked about this book. What will she do once she reads the manuscript? Anyone. I glanced down and lowered it to my lap. Well that’s how I felt about this book. I did have an issue with something though...it's minor but still annoying...the main character is supposed to be from Kansas City. Claire's life has been upended by the loss of her job at a doctor's office and her general disappointment in her boyfriend, Neil. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. But Claire is puzzled. “Smart chick lit that’s an absolute pleasure to read.” —BookPage, “Filled with whimsy and romantic literary fun... Pattillo’s novel is a rewarding read.”, —Booklist“Fun for Anglophiles and Austenites alike.”—Library Journal, “Fun for Anglophiles and Austenites alike.”, She pulled a sheaf of yellowed paper from a shelf above the cabinet and then crossed to the sofa. It was good fun to read 'First Impressions' and I loved the way it was scattered throughout the story. Coincidentally, this little old lady has some yet undiscovered pages of Austen's first draft of "First Impressions" which was later reworked to become "Pride and Prejudice" as we know it. Claire and Austen do not mix , but when her sister is offered the chance to head over to England and attend an Austen seminar and then when family circumstances dictate that Claire's sister cannot go. WHAT would be the point of calling the book First Impressions if those first impressions were actually correct? A young woman, Claire Peterson, leaves a man (her boyfriend) and family behind in the U.S. and travels to Oxford to join a Jane Austen study group. The only faults I found were that the main character (while complex) didn't interest me as much as the main character in the last book. The lesson? Yeah yeah you probably don't need to make that move but the comment really did make me think the author doesn't know Kansas City. But this is not the end of Claire’s good fortune. After I accepted this book, I wasn’t really sure I would enjoy it – my only exposure to Austen’s work was the Kiera Knightly Pride & Prejudice film. But, I could NOT stomach this author's idea of it! ebook. THAT was just taking it too far. A truly accessible heroine, neither saccharine nor born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Claire has faced adversity—and is someone readers will easily and eagerly root for. How pointless? Learn more about the program. Why is it being kept from the public? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Yes he was good looking but they didn't exchange more than a few words and already she's off in a tizzy. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart is another fabulous book by Beth Pattillo. Long after her sister finished her education, got married, and had children, Claire continued to give without thinking about her own life. Story of a woman who finds that love isn't logical and passion quickly became an obsession, necessitating regular trips to England over the past twenty years She’d probably written it herself. I don't think they're connected. This was a nice addition to the series and I enjoyed the appearance of the Formidables as well as a taste of an alternative version of Pride and Prejudice. In fact she's so devoted to Missy, Claire travels to Oxford in order to present a paper her sister had written to a Pride and Prejudice summer seminar. Claire, knowing very little about Jane Austen initially, is transported into a a modern-day Pride and Prejudice of sorts. February 1st 2010 But tucked away in those books are good stories but I tend to like them as adaptations, Austenlite, I suppose. I would like them to be. But when a tall, dark and dashing stranger crosses her path, will the staid Claire suddenly discover her inner romantic heroine? Don't go for the enigmatic stranger you have a connection with...go home to the baseball-cap wearing schlub who. Her chance meeting with a mysterious woman who claims to have an early version of Austen's, The follow up to Jane Austen Ruined My Life (2009) finds recently unemployed Claire Prescott heading to England to give a paper for her sister at a Jane Austen seminar. Yes he was good looking but they didn't exchange more than a few words and already she's off in a tizzy about possibly falling for him. James turns Claire's world upside down especially since she's been in a relationship with Neil for years. I'll still read the next one and I still enjoyed this one for the most part and would recommend it to Austen lovers. Ships from and sold by YourOnlineBookstore. Makes me curious about the real story of lost Austen manuscripts. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Claire is a hard working woman who has given up a lot to raise her sister after their parents death. After meeting some interesting characters -- including a drop-dead gorgeous guy who seems a lot like Mr. Darcy to her, Claire meets a sweet old lady who invites her home for tea. She offers to go in place for her and take notes of the Pride and Prejudice seminar a. Claire Prescott found herself at a crossroads. She's been comfortably dating Neil, a nice--if a bit negligent--sports fanatic. Claire has taken care of her sister Missy since she(Claire) was 18 years old. “...I thought he was the man I'd been waiting for. Claire Prescott is a sensible woman who believes in facts and figures, not fairy tales. I felt like it had a lot of potential but it just needed to be more fully developed. Get it by Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 22 from Interlochen, Michigan; Need it faster? Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2012. But still, I felt like there were just too many minor plots going on and too many dramatic reveals towards the end. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart. --Kristine Huntley. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. At the end of the book, it's confirmed that Darcy was rude and Fitzwilliam was nice. This is a follow-up to "Jane Austen Ruined My Life" containing the same group of secondary characters (The Formidables) who have kept Jane Austen's secrets since her sister's death. The moment she meets James, Claire’s heart instantly goes pitter patter. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart is the story of a woman who finds that love isn't logical and that a true hero can appear in the most unexpected of places. In fact she's so devoted to Missy, Claire travels to Oxford in order to present a paper her sister had written to a Pride and Prejudice summer seminar. "synopsis" may belong to … Like the ex-husband in Jane Austen Ruined My Life, the Claire's boyfriend travels to England, only he is kind and long-suffering, not diabolical, and his presence in Oxford forces Claire to choose between him and James. I know most non-mid-westerners don't know there are two. I have to say that I liked this book much better than Ms. Pattillo's previous one, "Jane Austen Ruined My Life." The title is so fitting. March 11, 2010 May 18, 2020 Katie Ristow. She's been dating Neil -- a nice if a bit negligent -- sports fanatic. The setup is that Claire Prescott's sister Missy is unable to attend a Jane Austen seminar in Oxford, so she sends Claire to present her paper instead. Plus she didn't take the time to realize KU isn't in the city she's talking about. Claire and Austen do not mix , but when her sister is offered the chance to head over to England and attend an Austen seminar and then when family circumstances dictate that Claire's sister cannot go. by Beth Pattillo. She takes all the tropes of Austen and, while giving them a nod, puts a realistic spin on things. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Total spoiler: the heroine ends up "falling in love" with her own boyfriend, who she had nearly abandoned for a guy who is supposed to be like Darcy (emphasis on the "supposed to be"). You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Claire Prescott is a sensible woman who believes in facts and figures, not fairy tales. I was hoping for a great cup of English tea here but unfortunately ended up with merely lukewarm water. Although I haven't had a chance to read the other Jane Austen novels yet, I've been an avid fan since I first read a children's adaptation of the novel. The premise was original and very entertaining. I recently read Beth Pattillo's Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart: A Novel, and I really enjoyed it. ), I have to confess that what drew me in was the lure of the "lost" manuscript of a first draft of Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Please try your request again later. 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