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Review: PRIDE AND PYRAMIDS by Amanda Grange and Jacqueline Webb
- Christina Boyd
- Jun 21
- 3 min read
ABOUT THE BOOK
Pulled into the craze of Egyptology, the Darcys and their lively children embark on an expedition to find a hidden tomb and uncover its treasure. Not only are immeasurable riches awaiting them in the exotic land of the Sphinx, but also danger and betrayal and the chance to lay an ancient grudge to rest.
OPENING LINES
Elizabeth Darcy ran down the stairs of the Darcy’s London home with a lightness that belied her thirty-five years.
GUEST REVIEW by Sophia Rose
Have you ever wondered what became of the Darcys after Jane Austen penned the last words of Pride & Prejudice? What kind of marriage would they have? What kind of parents would they make? And, how about a peek-in with some of the rest of the P&P crew? That is exactly what a talented pair of writers, Amanda Grange and Jaqueline Webb, chose to do and, while they were at it, tossed in a treasure hunt caper set against the mystic and mysterious sands of Egypt.
Pride and Pyramids is a light-hearted jaunt that I happily picked up, blew the dust off my copy of many years, and settled in for a comfy coze with one of the few Amanda Grange tales I hadn’t read. I couldn’t tell where one author left off and the other began, which speaks well of my reading experience.
Pride and Pyramids is a sequel with paranormal and mystery elements blending known Austen characters and the writing team’s original characters. I enjoyed encountering Elizabeth and Darcy in middle age, mature and loving, but contemplating opposite points of view about their children’s education when adventure knocks on their door. They were just as eager as their boisterous and curious offspring to accompany Darcy’s cousin Edward Fitzwilliam—along with an archeological team, artist Paul Inkworthy, and Charlotte’s youngest sister, Sophie Lucas, who needed a change of scene to get over a romantic disappointment. So, off to Egypt on a treasure hunt using a partial map Edward got from his father who toured Egypt in his youth.
Naturally, there were unexpected surprises such as uninvited fellow travelers and a dash of danger in treasure hunting. A mystical doll, a tomb’s curse, and a youthful love triangle were side pleasures.
All in all, Pride and Pyramids, didn’t dig too deep or raise much drama, but delivered an entertaining, exotic adventure for everyone’s favorite couple in a satisfying sequel.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amanda Grange was born in Yorkshire and spent her teenage years reading Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer whilst also finding time to study music at Nottingham University. In addition to her music degree, she has an MA in English Literature, and she is currently writing her doctoral thesis. She has had over twenty novels published, including six Jane Austen retellings, which look at events from the heroes' points of view. Her work has been mentioned in international publications including the Washington Post, The New York Times, and USA Today as well as UK publications including Woman, Cheshire Life, The Historical Novels Review, The Independent, and Good Housekeeping. Her books are on sale in the Jane Austen Centre, Bath, and the Jane Austen House Museum, Chawton, as well as regular book outlets. Amanda Grange now lives in Cheshire.
Jacqueline Webb is a Home Teacher living on the Wirral in Merseyside with her husband, two sons, two cats and one dog. She has had two historical romances published by Robert Hale and has collaborated with Goodreads author Amanda Grange on Pride and Pyramids: Mr. Darcy in Egypt published in July 2012. She is currently working on a paranormal romance.
ABOUT GUEST REVIEWER, Sophia Rose
Sophia is a quiet, curious gal who dabbles in cooking, book reviewing, piano-playing, and gardening. Road trips and campouts, museums and monuments, restaurants, and theaters are her jam. Encouraged and supported by an incredible man and a loving family.
A Northern Californian transplant to the Great Lakes region of the US. Lover of Jane Austen, baseball, cats, Scooby Doo, and chocolate. As a lifelong reader, it was inevitable that Sophia would discover book blogs and the joy of blog reviewing. In 2012, she submitted her first book review and is currently an associate reviewer.
Sophia is a prolific reader and audiobook listener, which allows her to experience many wonderful books, authors, and narrators. Few genres are outside her reading tastes, but her true love is fiction, particularly history, mystery, sci-fi, and romance. Sorry, no horror...or she will run like Shaggy and Scooby. Connect with Sophia via FACEBOOK GOODREADS TWITTER
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