Review: Unexpected twist to a very familiar story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2014
3 1/2 starsHaving wondered for a long while why an author hasn't written a book with a Richard/Lizzy plot I could hardly believe it when I found this one. This author has written an entertaining, fast-paced tale with lots of drama and never a dull moment. Darcy was sensitive, loving and truly 'the best of men'. Lizzy was a strong woman and I enjoyed her role. Their love story was beautifully done, though initially, a bit rushed. I understand it had to unfold this way for plot development. It seemed to happen too easily and of course in the middle of a crisis. I was just a bit disappointed that we didn't get more of a window into their life after marriage.Part of the story was not quite believable to me, (Richard guiding them from beyond the grave) but altogether it made a very good read. Oft times the villians are dealt with much too easily. Leaving Collins out was a welcome change.Ms. Schertz is very talented in the original plots she constantly comes up with and I really appreciate the way she keeps her price so reasonable. To me, her books have improved over some of her earlier ones.