With a deep appreciation for 19th-century authors and a master's degree in English literature, this author crafts immersive narratives. Her expertise lies in blending historical settings with contemporary storytelling techniques, offering readers a distinct literary experience. A dedicated member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, she travels to England to deepen her understanding of Austen's life and work, bringing her insights to vibrant life in her fiction. Her novels showcase a passion for meticulous detail and richly drawn characters.
The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Cobb-Lyme's notorious seawall, which becomes a perilous setting. A careless young woman faces dire consequences as the story delves into themes of danger and recklessness. The plot intertwines elements of romance and societal expectations, characteristic of Jane Austen's work, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the impact of choices made in youth.
Mr. and Mrs. Darcy are looking forward to a relaxing stay with dear friends when their carriage is hailed by a damsel-in-distress outside of the village of Highbury. Little do the Darcys realize that gypsies roam these woods, or that both their possessions and the woman are about to vanish into the night. The Darcys seek out the parish magistrate, who is having a difficult evening of his own. Mr. Knightley and his new wife, the former Miss Emma Woodhouse (the heroine of Jane Austen's "Emma") are hosting a party to celebrate the marriage of their friends, Mr. Frank Churchill and Miss Jane Fairfax. During dinner, Mr. Edgar Churchill, uncle and adoptive father of the groom, falls suddenly ill and dies. The cause of death: poison. When the Darcys and the Knightleys join forces to investigate the crimes, they discover that the robbery and Edgar Churchill's death may be connected. Together they must work to quickly locate the source of the poison and the murderer's motive--before the killer can strike again.
After the birth of their first child, Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy anticipate a joyful life at Pemberley. However, family obligations lead them to Mansfield Park, where they become entangled in marriage plans, star-crossed love, deceit, mistaken identity, and even murder.
After the excitement of recent adventures (as related in Pride and Prescience and Suspense and Sensibility), Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy retire to the peace and quiet of Pemberley as they await the birth of their first child. Such tranquility, however, cannot last......
When Caroline Bingley marries a rich, charismatic American, her future should be secure. But strange incidents soon follow: nocturnal wanderings, spooked horses, carriage accidents, an apparent suicide attempt. Soon the whole Bingley family seems to be the target of a sinister plot, with only their friends the Darcys recognizing the...
Persuaded by Mrs. Bennet to sponsor a London social season for Elizabeth's sister Kitty, the Darcys reluctantly return to the glittering ballrooms and parlors of the fashionable world. There Kitty meets Harry Dashwood, the handsome young owner of Norland, and they quickly fall in love. But for the Bennet sisters, it seems the course of...
This novelization of a computer game from SSI features a diabolical cult, a malevolent pool, a terrifying plan, and four reluctant heroes. Includes a map based on locations in the computer game.
