Recent Reads {North by Northanger}

North by Northanger (Or, The Shades of Pemberley) by Carrie Bebris - The third Mr & Mrs Darcy Mystery takes place after the excitement of their London season as they hope to spend a quiet and peaceful time at Pemberley awaiting the birth of their child.  What was supposed to be a pleasant trip to Northanger Abbey to renew a family acquaintance turns out to be an extremely odd adventure resulting in the Darcys being accused of theft.  A solution to some of their troubles brings about a fresh set of trials, however, as Lady Catherine de Bourgh stays with them at Pemberley for an extended time.  Elizabeth nears a breaking point with Lady Catherine several times, and I personally found myself cheering her on, and rather hoping she would tell the domineering and insensitive aunt to 'stuff it'.  8-)  This story doesn't have quite the supernatural overtones of the previous two installments, but unravelling the intrigue, keeping reputations intact, and managing difficult personalities while pregnant combine to test even Elizabeth's endurance and wit.