Rating: - Come on, admit it .....
....you've always been curious about the inside world of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. You've wondered what he was thinking here, what was behind his reasoning there, and just how passionate was he about his love for Miss Elizabeth Bennet? Pamela Aiden's unique and clever twist on the intimate moments of the life of Mr. Darcy has become possibly the most satisfying and enjoyable parody of Pride and Prejudice that this Austen enthusiast has ever read.

Miss Aiden gives us an interesting peak into the moments we were denied in Jane Austen's classic, as well as a different perspective on all the scenes that have stuck with us since the day we read that infamous line: It is a truth universally acknowledged.... We are priviledged to witness the details of the student/mentor friendship between Darcy and Bingley, the truth of how much Darcy really tolerates the insufferable Miss Bingley, and, most importantly, the progressive nature of his love for Miss Elizabeth Bennet.

A worthy addition to this remarkable ensemmble cast is Darcy's loyal, witty, Shakespeare-quoting valet, Fletcher, whose cleverness on the part of his observation towards the blooming romance between the main characters is the depiction of brilliancy. Miss Aiden's imagination crafts for us some original scenes that could have happened during Darcy's stay at Netherfield, and are true and loyal to Miss Austen's form and style of writing.

Darcy's struggles with his affections for Miss Bennet are dealt with in a genuine and classic manner, while at the same time highlighting the difficulties involving the Darcy pride. Miss Georgiana is briefly mentioned, correspondence shown between the two, and promises to view her in the next volumne are made. All in all, I believe Miss Aiden's entire trilogy to be the epitamy of Janeite enthusiasm. They are a required addition to any personal library and stand at the top of my list for Austen parodies and continuances. On behalf of all the Janeites in my acquaintance, I say, "Thank you, Miss Aiden."