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Janet Aylmer

    Cette auteure se concentre sur des relations complexes et des nuances sociales, souvent situées dans des cadres historiques. Ses œuvres explorent la profondeur des émotions humaines et les complexités des dynamiques interpersonnelles avec une observation perspicace et une prose raffinée. Elle puise dans sa passion pour l'histoire et le théâtre pour créer des récits immersifs qui capturent l'esprit des époques révolues tout en résonnant auprès des lecteurs contemporains. Son écriture se caractérise par son élégance et sa capacité à dépeindre les subtils détails de la nature humaine.

    Julia and the Master of Morancourt
    Darcy's Story
    • When Elizabeth Bennet first met Mr. Darcy, she found him proud, distant, and rude—despite the other ladies' admiration of his estate in Derbyshire and ten thousand pounds a year. But what was Mr. Darcy thinking?Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice has long stood among the most beloved novels of all time. The story of Elizabeth Bennet's blossoming romance with "haughty, reserved, and fastidious" Fitzwilliam Darcy has enchanted readers for nearly two centuries. Yet, Mr. Darcy has always remained an intriguing enigma—his thoughts, feelings, and motivations hidden behind a cold, impenetrable exterior . . . until now.With the utmost respect for Austen's original masterwork, author Janet Aylmer loving retells Pride and Prejudice from a bold new perspective: seeing events as they transpire through the eyes of Darcy himself. One of world's great love stories takes on breathtaking new life, and one of fiction's greatest romantic heroes becomes even more sympathetic, compelling, attractive, and accessible, all through the imagination and artistry of a truly gifted storyteller.

      Darcy's Story
    • Julia and the Master of Morancourt

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      3,1(88)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic Wars England, the narrative weaves a tale of romance intertwined with family tragedy and intrigue. The story explores the complexities of relationships and the impact of historical turmoil on personal lives, offering a rich tapestry of emotion and suspense. Through its characters, the novel captures the challenges and transformations of a society in flux, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.

      Julia and the Master of Morancourt