Posted on Romancing the Book's blog
Reviewed by Rachel
Review Copy Provided by Netgalley

Reading a sequel to Pride and Predjudice felt a little strange. I had to keep telling myself that it was fifteen years later. Darcy and Elizabeth have six children and are enjoying married life quite nicely when their cousin Edward stops by for a visit and is later invited to Egypt. Considering it’s been his dream he jumps at the chance.

Darcy gives it some thought and later thinks it will not only be educational but a great adventure for the family. (For the regency period this seemed very sudden and a tad awkward but you ignore it because Darcy is such a likeable character). We travel with the family all six kids who are hilariously and beautifully written….

The authors do a fantastic job of introducing the “plot” when Edward gives the youngest girl a doll named Aahotep. She immediately says the doll is sad and begins to explain why. We later find out that there is more to this doll as well as this story, than it seems. (Think magical spells and some mythology) The Darcy’s travel to Egypt and work to uncover the myth behind Aahotep, hunt for treasure, and try to stay sane while Mrs. Bennett (still oblivious that others are bothered by her incessant chatting) tags along.

I enjoyed the story, it was actually quite fast paced and the dialogue was extremely well written. It read like a regency and I have to admit that was my biggest question when i started it.

Darcy…well what to say about Darcy? I love him, so much. The authors stayed true to his character and readers will fall in love with him all over again.

There is also a great secondary (I say secondary b/c Darcy and Elizabeth will always be first) love story that readers will really enjoy! I would read it again and probably will. ( )

Pride & Pyramids: Mr. Darcy in Egypt by Amanda Grange and Jacqueline Webb is one of the most unique spinoffs of Jane Austen’s work as it takes place years after Darcy and Lizzy have been married — double digit years later — and sets them off on what some would consider a dream honeymoon to Egypt, although without the modern conveniences that are likely to be there today. Darcy’s Cousin Edward has been obsessed with Egypt and a fabled tomb filled with treasure since he was a boy and heard tales of his father’s trip there years before. Edward’s fantastic stories of the African land tantalize Elizabeth’s desire for adventure.

Read the full review: http://savvyverseandwit.com/2012/07/pride-pyramids-mr-darcy-in-egypt-by-amanda-g... ( )

Pride & Pyramids is a sequel to Pride & Prejudice. Darcy & Elizabeth have been together for 15 years now and have 6 children. Their love is as strong as it ever was. Along with their cousin Edward the family heads out on an expedition to Egypt to seek out mysteries and hidden tombs.

I loved this latest Pride & Prejudice story. It was intriguing with an exciting twist/setting to add to the life of these characters. The Darcy's are always fun to read about. For me Amanda Grange is the next best thing to Jane Austen, she brings Ms Austen's characters to life beautifully and it never gets old. Pride & Pyramids is a fast, excellent read. Full of love, mystery and adventure. ( )