Charlotte

Charlotte...Pride and Prejudice Continues by Karen Aminadra

I may have mentioned it before, but Pride and Prejudice is one of my very favorite books. Sadly, Jane Austen never added to the story herself, but several modern authors have taken it upon themselves to continue the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Some of these "sequels" are very good, some not so much. Charlotte falls somewhere in the middle.

As the title suggests, this story is about Lizzie's friend, Charlotte Lucas, who married Lizzie's cousin, Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins has always been portrayed as something of a ninny who is interested in ingratiating himself with his betters. At the beginning of this book, he is the same. By the end, he is transformed.

Charlotte, has always been an understated character, in my opinion. Austen didn't give us much to work with, so authors tend to do what they will with her. In this one, she is somewhat strongwilled, and invites the ire of Lady Catherine. Oh, and somehow Darcy's cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, falls in love with Charlotte.

This story follows Mr. Collins and Charlotte as they discover their true feelings for one another. Nice story, but not as captivating as the original.