Jane Austen Sequels- Affinity and Affection, by Susan Adriani
The novel Affinity and Affection, by Susan Adriani asks what would happen had Elizabeth Bennet been smitten by Mr. Darcy sooner in their lives together? If Mr. Darcy hadn’t left Elizabeth Bennet to the dealings of Mr. Wickham at Meryton, but instead displayed his virtuous character with straight talk to Ms. Bennet about his experience with Mr. Wickham, would she have come to see past his haughty exterior sooner? What events would have come to pass if she had? How would their lives and those around them be changed if they had?
In Affinity & Affection, Ms. Adriani spins this very thread. We follow the anguish of Mr. Darcy as he struggles with his longings for Elizabeth Bennet; and the encounter with Wickam that fateful day in Meryton turns out quite differently. The display of character by Mr. Darcy in warning the captivating Elizabeth Bennet of the untrustworthy Wickham has a profound effect on their relationship. With no question of his integrity, their love blossoms quickly.
While Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet grow fonder of each other by the day, Wickham’s dislike of Darcy is now intensified. The story progresses on this premise, and at one point Darcy even falls ill while at the Bennet’s residence at Longbourn.
For a published Jane Austen sequel, this book does well at creating an exciting possibility. There are some graphic scenes in this adaptation, which some may find out of place; however, the overall spin on the original events in the story of Pride & Prejudice makes for great fun. If you like your Mr. darcy a little more on the outspoken side, this is the sequel for you. He is still a great match for Elizabeth’s liveliness, and there is less angst than in most Pride and Prejudice fan fic stories or sequels. I loved Susan Adriani’s interpretation of this side of Darcy, there is simply more for Elizabeth to work with as she tries to sketch his character.
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