Jane Austen

A continuation of the story of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice begins after the wedding of Elizabeth and Darcy and follows their relationship and that of Jane and Bingley, as they cope with the changes, joys, and tragedies in their lives

The Women of Pemberley follows the lives of five women, some from the beloved works of Jane Austen, some new, into post industrial revolution England, at the start of the Victorian Age. The central themes of love, friendship, marriage, and a sense of social obligation remain as do the great political and social issues of the age.

When a catastrophe at Rosings Park brings Becky Tate back to visit her sister Catherine Harrison, the two clash over their aspirations for the marriage of Catherine's young daughter, and both women are forced to confront the ghosts of their past--in particular, Lady Catherine de Bourgh's cruelty and deception. As the shocking truth emerges, the Darcy and Bingley families rally. But is it too late for the sisters to find the love and happiness they...

Passionate and intelligent, Caroline Gardiner rejects the role of a compliant wife and mother and becomes an outspoken reformer, in spite of the danger of scandal. When her father's ill health requires her to step in and manage his business, Caroline does so without hesitation. But even as she demonstrates her strength and ability, she is in danger of arousing jealousy and gossip--and far worse.

Anne-Marie Bradshaw is the granddaughter of Charles and Jane Bingley. Her father now owns Longbourn, the Bennet's estate in Hertfordshire. A young widow after a loveless marriage, Anne-Marie and her stepmother Anna, together with Charlotte Collins, widow of the unctuous Mr. Collins, are the Ladies of Longbourn. These smart, independent women challenge the conventional roles of women in the Victorian era, while they search for ways to build their own...