… Becton mines the rich vein of literary characters who’ve vanished into the mists of history…. Charming, witty, and grounded in period detail, Becton’s debut novel will make Jane Austen fans rejoice.” –Beverle Graves Myers
Since Jane Austen gave us only six novels, lovers of the classic author have written many sequels, prequels and take-offs. Jennifer Becton’s creative development of an Austen minor character is considered one of the very best.
“Charlotte Collins
–Austenesque Review
A Continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
by Jennifer Becton
4.9 out of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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. Captures the same feel of Austen!
The first worthwhile sequel I’ve read
Austen’s minor character shines in this debut novel
Here’s the set-up:
As the years of her marriage dragged by, Charlotte began to question her idea of love as she suffered continual embarrassment at her husband’s simpering and fawning manners. When Mr. Collins dies, finally relieving everyone of his tedious conversation, she must work feverishly to secure her income and home. She gives no further thought to the possibility of love until her flighty sister Maria begs her to act as her chaperone in place of their ailing parents. Hoping to prevent Maria from also entering an unhappy union, Charlotte agrees, and they are quickly thrust into a world of country dances, dinner parties, and marriageable gentlemen.
But when an unprincipled gentleman compromises Charlotte’s reputation, her romantic thoughts disappear at the prospect of losing her independence. As she struggles to extricate herself from her slander, her situation reveals both the nature of each gentleman and of true love.
Charlotte Collins
–M. Davis
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