Recollections of Rosings by Rebecca Ann Collins

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
ISBN: 1402224508

Pages: 336 pgs
Genre: Jane Austen Sequel/Pride and Prejudice
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Publisher’s Description:
Sisters Catherine Harrison and Becky Tate, daughters of Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins, have very different personalities and temperaments. Both grew up in the shadow of Rosings Park, domain of the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, but as adults their paths diverged dramatically. 

When a catastrophe at Rosings Park brings Becky back to visit her sister, the two clash about their aspirations for the marriage of Catherine's young daughter, and both women are forced to confront the ghosts of the past-in particular, Lady Catherine's cruelty and deception.

As the shocking truth emerges, the Darcy and Bingley families rally. But it may be too late for the sisters to find the love and happiness they were denied so long ago.
My Review:
The Pemberley Chronicles are notable for three reasons-historical detail (and amazing writing), great romances, and Fairy Godmother Darcy who makes good things happen all the time. This book no exception. This was my favorite of the whole series.

The romance was very different from the previous books. It was not a story of new love but of two people that have been separated by outside forces (Lady Catherine’s machinations, of course) and never given the chance to fall in love. It was like watching what Elizabeth and Darcy would have been if Darcy had let Lady Catherine influence him.

Catherine Harrison was one of those characters that I remembered from the previous books and was not looking forward to reading a book about her. She seemed to be so weak and lacking of any backbone. When I started the book, I was actually hoping that the book would be more about her daughter, Lillian, because I thought she might be more of an interesting character than her mother but I am glad that I was wrong. Catherine surprised me and came into her own in Recollections of Rosings and her relationship with Frank Burnett, former Rosings librarian and friend, was one of the major reasons this book was such a good read. He was one of the sweetest, kindest and most genuine male characters that I have ever come across.

This would be a great read for any Jane Austen fan. You do not necessarily have to read any of the previous books to enjoy this one (even though you should because they are excellent).

*A copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher for review. My opinion is my own and has not been influenced in any way and any monies made from associate or affiliate accounts are recycled back into the blog.