Here is the next list of modern-day writers who, in their own way, have paid homage to Jane Austen’s legendary stories. The first author listed below has written five books while the latter author has written six books either inspired by Austen’s characters or based on the author herself.
Echoes of Love by Rosie Rushton
ROSIE RUSHTON
“Echoes of Love”
Released on January 26, 2010
Anna Eliot adored the gorgeous Felix Wentworth, but still called an end to their relationship. As time passes, Anna wonders if strict parents, interfering friends and misplaced loyalties had more to do with it than she wants to admit. Two years later, Felix, who’s been fighting in Afghanistan, is back. Anna longs to rekindle their relationship, but will he give her a second chance? Or will the echoes of the past prove too difficult to overcome?
Love, Lies and Lizzie by Rosie Rushton
ROSIE RUSHTON
“Love, Lies and Lizzie”
Released on January 27, 2009
What would happen if Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was set in the twenty-first century? When Mrs. Bennet inherits enough money to move to the kind of village she has always dreamed of, her daughters find themselves swept up in a glamorous life of partying and countryside pursuits. But Lizzie and her sisters soon discover that, beneath the very smart surface, lurks a web of intrigue and rivalries.
Secret Schemes and Daring Dreams by Rosie Rushton
ROSIE RUSHTON
“Secret Schemes and Daring Dreams”
Released on February 29, 2008
What would happen if Jane Austen’s EMMA was set in the twenty-first century? Emma Woodhouse is a caring, considerate sort of girl who is well aware of her own good fortune and talent for getting the best out of other people. Which is why, when she meets someone with untapped potential, she puts all her own interests to one side and sets out to change their lives for them. Whether they like it or not. When Emma’s childhood friend, George Knightley, needs help at his family’s country house hotel over the summer, she sees the perfect opportunity to improve the lot of her new friend, the shy and unfortunate Harriet Smith. But as one after another of Emma’s secret schemes go horribly wrong, she finds that nothing (and no one) is ever as simple as it seems.
The Dashwood Sisters' Secrets of Love by Rosie Rushton
ROSIE RUSHTON
“The Dashwood Sisters’ Secrets of Love”
Released on September 16, 2006
The Walker sisters have always lived a privileged life in their beloved Holly House in Sussex. Even though their father, Max Walker, has left the family to live with his new macrobiotic-food-obsessed trophy wife, Pandora, he has always doted on his girls. But then one day, reality crashes down around them when Max has a heart attack and passes away, uncovering the truth that he was knee deep in debt. The Walkers discover that their home is actually in Pandora`s name and she decides she wants it back. So the family has to uproot their lives and move to the seaside town of Norfolk in an old cottage. What happens then?
The Secrets of Love by Rosie Rushton
ROSIE RUSHTON
“Secrets of Love”
Released on February 25, 2005
What would happen if you transferred the traumas of teenage love from Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility to the twenty-first century? How would Ellie, Abby and Georgie fare without the restraints of nineteenth-century England? Will Ellie’s ever-sensible attitude towards life prevent her from ever snogging the gorgeous, but somewhat reticent, Blake? Is Abby’s devil-may-care outlook destined to land her in big trouble with Hunter, who majors in being up himself? And what about the baby of the family, Georgie? She’s a tomboy, with more male friends than anyone, and so strong-willed she’ll never take no for an answer!
The Deception at Lyme: Or, The Peril of Persuasion by Carrie Bebris
CARRIE BEBRIS
“The Deception at Lyme: Or, The Peril of Persuasion”
Released on September 27, 2011
In Jane Austen’s Persuasion, the Cobb—Lyme’s famous seawall—proved dangerous to a careless young woman. Now it proves deadly. Following their recent intrigue at Highbury, Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Darcy visit the seaside village of Lyme on holiday. Family business also draws them there, to receive the personal effects of Mr. Darcy’s late cousin, a naval lieutenant who died in action. Their retreat turns tragic when they come upon a body lying at the base of the Cobb. The victim is Mrs. Clay, a woman with a scandalous past that left her with child whose existence threatened the inheritance of one of her paramours and the reputation of another. Did she lose her balance and fall from the slippery breakwater, or was she pushed? Mrs. Clay’s death is not the only one that commands the Darcys’ attention. When Mr. Darcy discovers, among his cousin’s possessions, evidence that the young lieutenant’s death might have been murder, he allies with Captain Frederick Wentworth (hero of Jane Austen’s Persuasion) to probe details of a battle that took place across the sea but was influenced by a conspiracy much closer to home.
The Intrigue at Highbury: Or, Emma's Match by Carrie Bebris
CARRIE BEBRIS
“The Intrigue at Highbury: Or, Emma’s Match”
Released on August 2, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Darcy are looking forward to a relaxing stay with dear friends when their carriage is hailed by a damsel-in-distress outside of the village of Highbury. Little do the Darcy’s realize that gypsies roam these woods, or that both their possessions and the woman are about to vanish into the night. The Darcy’s seek out the parish magistrate, who is having a difficult evening of his own. Mr. Knightley and his new wife, the former Miss Emma Woodhouse are hosting a party to celebrate the marriage of their friends, Mr. Frank Churchill and Miss Jane Fairfax. During dinner, Mr. Edgar Churchill, uncle and adoptive father of the groom, falls suddenly ill and dies. The cause of death: poison. When the Darcy’s and the Knightley’s join forces to investigate the crimes, they discover that the robbery and Edgar Churchill’s death may be connected. Together they must work to quickly locate the source of the poison and the murderer’s motive–before the killer can strike again.
The Matters at Mansfield: (Or, The Crawford Affair) by Carrie Bebris
CARRIE BEBRIS
“The Matters at Mansfield: (Or, The Crawford Affair)”
Released on August 31, 2010
Following the birth of their first child, Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy are looking forward to enjoying life at Pemberley, but family commitments draw them away to Mansfield Park. There, the Darcy’s get involved with marriage arrangements, star-crossed lovers, deceit, mistaken identity, and even murder.
Suspense and Sensibility or, First Impressions Revisited: A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery by Carrie Bebris
CARRIE BEBRIS
“Suspense and Sensibility or, First Impressions Revisited: A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery”
Released on October 30, 2007
Fresh from the curious and unsettling matter of Caroline Bingley, Mr. and Mrs. Darcy have every intention of enjoying their still newlywed status at Pemberley until they are confronted with another mysterious situation. Elizabeth Darcy and her beloved husband Fitzwilliam are taking on the responsibility of finding a suitable suitor for Elizabeth’s younger sister Kitty, thereby assuring her a proper place in society. The angels smile on the young and a perfect match is found, and wedding plans are soon under way. Suddenly a change in personality occurs in Kitty’s soon to be model husband–a change so striking as to jeopardize not just the Darcys’ social standing, but their lives as well.
North By Northanger, or The Shades of Pemberley: A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery by Carrie Bebris
CARRIE BEBRIS
“North By Northanger, or The Shades of Pemberley: A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery”
Released on April 3, 2007
After the intrigues and excitements of their time in the city, the Darcy’s are more than prepared for a bit of peace and quiet at Pemberley. This is time that they can spend together as Elizabeth settles into her pregnancy. However, such serene solitude is not meant to be. First a letter from Lady Anne Fitzwilliam Darcy, long deceased, is discovered. The contents are both mysterious and prescient for Mrs. Darcy. Then a summons to Northanger Abbey involves the young couple in intrigues that threaten not just the Darcy legacy and good name, but Mr. Darcy’s freedom as well.
Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged by Carrie Bebris
CARRIE BEBRIS
“Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged”
Released on February 1, 2004
Mr. & Mrs. Darcy, the joyous newlyweds from Pride and Prejudice, have not even left for their honeymoon when they find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving one of their wedding guests. The lovely Caroline Bingley is engaged to marry a rich and charismatic American. Unfortunately, this windswept courtship is marred by many strange events: nocturnal wanderings, spooked horses, carriage accidents, and even an apparent suicide attempt. Soon the whole Bingley family seems the target of a mysterious plot.
More lists coming soon…
Rueben's Ramblings 
Leave a comment