The True Darcy Spirit: A Novel – The Darcy Series #3

By: Elizabeth Aston

Narrated by: Morag Sims

Following on the heels of Mr. Darcy's Daughters and The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy, Elizabeth Aston delivers an irresistible new novel set in the world of Jane Austen.

After being disowned by her family, Cassandra Darcy - the artistic eldest daughter of Anne de Bourgh (and granddaughter of the infamous Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Mr. Darcy's cousin in Pride and Prejudice) - strives to make a living by painting. But struggling to succeed in bohemian London turns out to be the least of her worries! To begin with, there are the unwelcome advances of a certain Lord Usborne, and then there are the letters bequeathed to her by a friend - highly compromising letters written by Princess Caroline that her husband, the Prince Regent, would very much like to possess.

In league with Lord Usborne, the prince enlists the services of Cassandra's cousin, Horatio Darcy, who is a lawyer, to track down the missives. When Horatio's investigation leads him straight to Cassandra, he initially disapproves of her lifestyle until he finds himself utterly charmed by it - and particularly by her. Romance may prove elusive, however, as social obstacles and the efforts of a vengeful Lord Usborne conspire to divide the two would-be lovers.

Another delightful chapter in the adventures of Aston's spirited Darcy daughters, The True Darcy Spirit is a treat for Jane Austen fans everywhere.

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I loved this book!

This narrator did a wonderful job and I love this series. Well done! Highly recommend for a good clean story.

Pleasant Fanfic

Lots of effort at squeezing as many names and places from the Austen source material. But a pleasant Fanfic listen.

All around wonderful

Elizabeth Aston is by far my favorite spin off writer. Every novel in this series has a unique charm that interests and intrigues. I could go on and on about why I love this series which I do with my reviews of every one of the novels. To each their own opinion but I for one ADORE the readers voice and her portrayal of characters. Everyone is not shrill like some other spin offs from different authors that are read

Retained my interest...

I did like the story and the characters, but it could have been fleshed out a bit more, especially the romances. Yes, all is contrived to make sure there is a happy ending, but that is expected in these books. My only real gripe is how the narrator spoke for the heroine and a couple of other women - too . They sounded like pathetic little girls.

Love love love it

These Darcy novels are really great. My biggest problem is keeping all the characters straight. Otherwise i love them.