Wickham's Diary - Softcover

Grange, Amanda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402251866 ISBN 13: 9781402251863

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark, 2011

Synopsis

11 July 1784
Why should I be beneath Fitzwilliam? I am just as handsome as he is; I am just as intelligent, even though he works harder at his books; and I am just as amusing; in fact I dare say I am a great deal more amusing, for Fitzwilliam is so proud he will not take the trouble to entertain other people.

Yet although he is no better than me, when he grows up he will inherit Pemberley, and I will inherit nothing...

Jane Austen's ultimate bad boy finally gets his say. Face with an uncertain future―while his friend Fitzwilliam Darcy is set for life―dastardly George Wickham plots and cavorts in this rollicking prequel to Pride and Prejudice. Bestselling author Amanda Grange daringly explores the inner turmoil and secret motivations of the character every Austen fan loves to hate...

Praise for Mr. Darcy's Diary:
"Grange tells Darcy's story in her own style, with charm and a gentle wit. While her characters are true to Austen's creations, a couple of surprises lurk, only adding to the reader's pleasure."―Susan Higginbotham, author of The Traitor's Wife

About this title

About the Author

Amanda Grange is a popular author of historical fiction in the UK. She specializes in creative interpretations of classic novels and historical events, including Jane Austen's novels and the Titanic shipwreck. Her novels include Mr. Darcy's Diary, Mr. Knightley's Diary, Captain Wentworth's Diary, and Mr. Darcy, Vampyre. She lives in England.

Review

"I loved this book. Sometimes it's easy to be disappointed by other authors taking a stab at Jane Austen fiction, but I was not at all disappointed with Ms. Grange's take on this Pride and Prejudice character.

" - My Reading Room

"Grange, an obvious Jane Austen fan, has given an amusing and totally believable account of a wastrel's life. Wickham's Diary takes its place among her previous diaries of Jane Austen heroes." - Historical Novels Review

"Wickham's Diary was a light, enjoyable read." - The Calico Critic

"Take it from me this is one book that all fans of Pride & Prejudice will want to have on their shelf.

" - Royal Reviews

"Wickham's Diary...is an inside look at the possible motivations of the villain in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. At just about 200 pages, the novel is a light read and the diary entries make it easy for readers to pick up and read for short intervals at a time.
" - Savvy Verse and Wit

"At slightly more than 200 pages, Wickham's Diary is a quick read and made my afternoon commute fly by. I enjoyed Grange's writing and applaud her for trying something new in the realm of Austen variations. " - Diary of an Eccentric

"I do hope that Grange continues with the villains (maybe even Mr. Collins-hilarious) because the new perspective you gain on them is truly eye-opening.
" - Books Like Breathing

"It is a true testament to Amanda Grange's talent that the book reads like an addition of Jane Austen's work, carrying on her voice with poise and creative imagination. The regency era novella is like a prologue of Pride and Prejudice and does the tale justice. Suitable for any fan of Austen's work, Wickham's Diary is a short story capable of adding insight to the characters and creating more imagery with which to imagine the story taking place." - Suite 101 Romance

"This was just a great little book, which brought Austen's original character of Darcy into better focus. I thought Grange did an outstanding job with this one and I look forward to reading her other diary format novels based on Austen's work." - Deb's Book Bag

"Grange's writing is perfect for evoking Austenesque tones and I look forward to perusing her backlis." - The Burton Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1402251866
• ISBN 13: 9781402251863
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208