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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Winner: Darcy Goes to War
Didn't win a copy of Darcy Goes to War? Head on over to Maria Grazia's blog, My Jane Austen Book Club. Mary is giving away another copy over there! Best of luck!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Vlog: Darcy Goes to War by Mary Simonsen + Giveaway!!
May I have this dance?
In my review I stated that Simonsen’s portrayal of Mr. Darcy
is enough to make any girl forget her upbringing and manners. With the war
taking place, Darcy seems to be determined to make the most of his time with
Elizabeth. Here is just one example of his persistence.
It is probably a good thing Lizzy is driving the lorry. This might help her to maintain her resolve and not get involved with a man during the war. But can Darcy be ignored, especially when he is such a smooth talker, and irresistibly good looking?
***GIVEAWAY TIME***
Mary Simonsen is kindly donating ONE EBOOK COPY (Kindle or Nook) of Darcy Goes to War to one lucky commenter! OPEN INTERNATIONALLY!! To enter, please leave a comment (Here is my review if you haven't yet read it). then fill out the Rafflecopter form. The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, September 26 by the magical Rafflecopter!
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Review: Darcy Goes to War by Mary Simonsen + GIVEAWAY!!
From the Publisher:
Spring 1944 - Britain is now in its fourth year of war. In order to defeat Adolph Hitler and his Nazis, everyone in the country must do his or her bit. While a young Elizabeth Bennet makes her contribution by driving a lorry, Fitzwilliam Darcy flies Lancaster bombers over Germany. Because of the war, both are wary of falling in love, but when the two meet near an airbase in Hertfordshire, all bets are off.
Set against the background of World War II, in Darcy Goes to War, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy battle something more than class differences. The greatest evil of the 20th Century is trying to bring Britain to its knees. In order to be together, they must survive the war.
With the aftermath of war as a daily reminder of devastation and destruction, Mary Simonsen uses the Bennets to show readers the hardships many families faced during World War II and how people coped.
Spring 1944 - Britain is now in its fourth year of war. In order to defeat Adolph Hitler and his Nazis, everyone in the country must do his or her bit. While a young Elizabeth Bennet makes her contribution by driving a lorry, Fitzwilliam Darcy flies Lancaster bombers over Germany. Because of the war, both are wary of falling in love, but when the two meet near an airbase in Hertfordshire, all bets are off.
Set against the background of World War II, in Darcy Goes to War, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy battle something more than class differences. The greatest evil of the 20th Century is trying to bring Britain to its knees. In order to be together, they must survive the war.
With the aftermath of war as a daily reminder of devastation and destruction, Mary Simonsen uses the Bennets to show readers the hardships many families faced during World War II and how people coped.
In a time when friends, families, and communities pulled
together as a nation to help support each other and the troops, and defeat the
Nazis, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy have a greater challenge before
them than the disparity of their situations in life. As a lorry driver,
Elizabeth has been exposed to the consequences a country at war faces. Having
witnessed devastation firsthand during the first years of the war, Elizabeth
has built up a defense mechanism of keeping men at bay, a task she has been
rather successful at until she encounters Flight Lieutenant Darcy. While their
friendship gets off to a bumpy start, Darcy is quick to make amends for his
cutting remark, showing us a softer side to Darcy. Realizing Elizabeth must be in his life, Darcy turns on the
charm to woo her. Here, Darcy’s one-liner come-on lines and sexually charged,
humorous remarks help to lighten the mood created by the severity of the war. Can
Elizabeth maintain her resolve to not get romantically involved until the war
ends? Will she be able to open her heart and trust Darcy, knowing she is taking
a huge risk?
Simonsen once again exhibits her talent as a writer with her
ability to take a tragic event and not only connect it to Pride and Prejudice, but also deliver a captivating account about
the war while maintaining its sobriety and peppering the text with humor,
aiding in the reality of the situation.
In any circumstance, people face adversity differently. Each
member of the Bennet family deals with the war in a different way. Even though this isn’t the Regency and the issues
faced are more serious than having one’s relations involved in trade, Simonsen
captured key characteristics of Austen’s characters. Having experienced enough
ramifications of the war firsthand, Jane refuses to focus on the negative,
while Lydia and Kitty’s main concerns are Hollywood, who will be holding the
next dance and which officers will be in attendance.
Darcy Goes to War paints
such a real picture of the war, I felt as if I was experiencing the hardships
alongside the characters. If you want to experience what citizens faced during
WWII, this book offers that. I liked that not only was I being entertained by a
wonderful romance story, but I was also learning interesting facts about WWII
and feeling empathy for what people dealt with daily. This is a fantastic read
for any Pride and Prejudice lover,
WWII enthusiast, or historical romance fan.
*Stop back Thursday to watch my vlog for Darcy Goes to War AND for extra opportunities to enter the giveaway!!*
***GIVEAWAY TIME***
Mary Simonsen is kindly donating ONE EBOOK COPY (Kindle or Nook) of Darcy Goes to War to one lucky commenter! OPEN INTERNATIONALLY!! To enter, please leave a comment then fill out the Rafflecopter form. The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, September 26 by the magical Rafflecopter!
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