Jane Austen Sequels- A Letter From Lady Catherine, by Judith Brocklehurst
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, A Letter From Lady Catherine, is Judith Brocklehurst’s first published novel. Brocklehurst sticks to an Austenesque style writing while expanding the characterization of one of Pride and Prejudice’s most overlooked characters, Anne de Bourgh.
The sickly Anne is dragged by her mother to Pemberley estate where the Darcy’s a charged with the task of securing a husband for her. Of course the would-be suitor must be of the proper social standing, or Lady Catherine will not give her blessing to the union.
On the way to Pemberley, however, a series of events occur which forces the once sickly Anne to fend for herself. Through a well written plot, Ms. Brocklehurst provides an interesting catalyst for the main character to develop and grow. A Letter From Lady Catherine is a romantic story woven using Austen’s much-loved characters, as well as the familiar settings and style of writing.
As well as being a story of romance, this is also the story of a young heiress coming into her own. The story winds its way from Rosings Park at the beginning of the book, through Anne’s personal growth, and on towards the direction her life will eventually take.
Brocklehurst uses a combination of wit and superb writing skills to make A Letter from Lady Catherine a memorable read.
Judith Brocklehurst is the author of two Jane Austen sequels: A Letter from Lady Catherine (retitiled Darcy and Anne) and Maria of Birkthwiate.
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