Rebecca Ann Collins
5 Stars
323 pages
I finally finished this book - which concludes the series, and it was such a bitter-sweet ending. I discovered the first book in this series 3 years ago and over the years I have cherished all 10 books. This last and final book was no different. I am so sad it is ending!
Since the end of Pride and Prejudice, these books take Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy through 50 years of marriage. This book concludes the story of children and grandchildren, cousins and friends. One of the main plots belongs to Caroline, the widow of Colonel Fitzwilliam. While she finds herself learning to live and adjust to life on her own,she is able to watch her daughter, Rachel begin her own romance and blossom. I loved the addition of Daniel Faulkner to the characters.
Of course, Collins doesn't leave anyone out and there are many other appearances of many of the other loved characters and friends from the whole series. For example, I was so sad reading the story of Emily Courtney, but the reading of her will actually made me smile and have a little laugh. I believe the only person that I would have loved to read more about after finishing the whole series would be Georgiana. However, I was secretly happy that Virginia got basically what she deserved.
I can't think of high enough praise for this series of books. They really have been an absolute favorite of mine throughout the last couple years. I will continue to recommend these books to any Austen fan I meet and hope that Collins continues to write and will look forward to any new projects she holds for us in the futures!
