Reading Lord Farthington letter made me go through so many different emotions; admiratio, anger, and disgust to name a few. I admired that he took this child and raised her as his own. But I couldn't help but feel anger and disgusted at the fact that race was such a negative factor back in those days.
I really have no idea how I would have survived back then, but I'm happy I was born in 1982, instead of 1882 or even 1942.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I completely understand. As much as I love the Regency period and squeal over period movies and attire, I am very glad to be a black woman today than to have been born a black woman or even as a white woman back then. Reviewer: Sweet Pea Signed
[Report This]Date: 10/07/09 04:42 am
ohhh thats good keep it coming
Reviewer: Anonymous Anonymous [Report This]Date: 10/07/09 04:30 am
I've never read the book or seen the movie, but this has got me interested. That was a great prologue and I cant wait until you update again.
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[Report This]Date: 10/07/09 04:12 am
Though I’ve never read the novel, I loved the film Pride and Prejudice (2005); Mr. Darcy - wonderfully played by Matthew MacFadyen - is my favorite character. I’m spellbound by the vernacular, the mannerisms and customs of the period.
Your adaptation is most interesting, even in its infancy. I’m looking forward to reading how Mr. Darcy and Miss Mary verbally spar with one another, how they match wit in regard to societal status quo, relationships, and love.
Ooo I’m giddy with anticipation! Update soon.
Author's Response: Well, I am not sure how much matching of wits will go on. I've written Mary to be a very gentle and shy character. I imagine her as someone who was doted on by her father and largely sheltered from the world by him. I imagine that this being sheltered is one of her faults. Lord Farthington raised her in this sort of happy bubble, even keeping her somewhat removed from his life's work. As the story progresses, you'll learn more about New Sussex, Mary's father and her character. I almost fear that I have made Mary too gentle and kind, but she will be shown to have a strength of her own in later chapters that is borne out of hardship. Reviewer: JV4ME Signed
[Report This]Date: 10/07/09 02:42 am
Great prologue...I love Regency romances too...love the time period where gentlemen and ladies were the rule rather than the exception...
Seems Lord Farthington was a generous father to Mary Caroline...she seems a woman of high pedigree...like her father said...her life should be one of a lady but alas...the color of her skin makes her standing in those times...precarious and uncertain...this is a very interesting set up to this story and I look forward to reading more...you've captured the language of the period perfectly...I think I will enjoy reading this story...thanks for sharing...
Reviewer: attheritz Signed [Report This]Date: 10/07/09 02:25 am