A long-time lover of Jane Austen’s classics, author Dennis R. Fortier gives other dedicated readers a wonderful treat with Perception, the ongoing story of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett’s union.
Jayne, the beautiful, charming, intelligent daughter of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy falls in love with young Jeffery Richards. Unfortunately, Richards is the son of parents in service and the irregular romance causes plenty of concern and scandal that echoes far beyond the hallowed halls of Pemberley.
But in this comedy of manners and social satire, Jayne and Jeffery aren’t the only two whose life choices don’t quite measure up to society’s standards—they just happen to be the ones most willing to subject their relationship to public scrutiny.
With a lively imagination and a keen understanding of the world in which Austen and her beloved characters lived, Dennis R. Fortier draws from the classic
Pride and Prejudice and invites readers to step once more into the world of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett and into the life of their winsome daughter, Jayne.
In addition to being a fan of Jane Austen, Dennis R. Fortier is a dedicated numismatist—a person who studies coins—and spends much of his time involved in numismatics.
He is the Regional Program Team Leader for the Liberty Seated Collectors Club, a nationwide series-related club that boasts over six hundred members. He is also a monthly columnist for the club’s online newsletter and a frequent contributor to The Gobrecht Journal, both award-winning publications.
Fortier is an ANA (American Numismatic Association) presenter, giving numismatic seminars in many areas of the country and speaking to the general public about buying precious metals. He is also president of the Pawcatuck Valley Coin Club in Connecticut.
Fortier is a husband, father, and grandfather. He served in the United States Marine Corps, is a lifelong scuba enthusiast, and enjoys ice, cave, and shipwreck diving.