Mr. Darcy's Dream: A Novel [Paperback]

From the author ofMr. Darcy’s Daughters,the delightful escapades of the Darcy family continue with an enchanting Jane Austen–inspired historical romance set atPride and Prejudice’s Pemberley.

When Phoebe, a young niece ofPride and Prejudice’s Mr. Darcy, is shattered by an unhappy romance, she retreats to Pemberley and is joined by kindhearted Louisa Bingley, unmarried after three London seasons. Once the young ladies are situated in the house, several handsome strangers also arrive—all hopeful of winning the girls’ hearts. As preparations for the ball which Mr. and Mrs. Darcy are to give at Pemberley gain momentum, mischief, courtship, and love triangles abound, making life as difficult as possible for anyone connected with the Darcy family.

Populated with authentic characters firmly rooted in Jane Austen’s mores and stylistic traditions,Mr. Darcy’s Dreamhas an unforgettable Regency-era of romance, societal scandals, friendship, family, and marriage.Elizabeth Aston is a passionate Jane Austen fan who studied with Austen biographer Lord David Cecil at Oxford. The author of several novels, including Mr. Darcy’s Daughters and Mr. Darcy’s Dream, she lives in England and Italy.This reading group guide includes discussion questions, ideas for enhancing your book club, and a Q&A with authorElizabeth Aston. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book.

 

For Discussion

1. Discuss the title of the novel.  What is Mr. Darcy’s dream?  What are his wishes for his family, and for the Pemberley estate? 
   
2. “Nothing is constalóÜ