Hello dear readers, today Austenesque Reviews is paid a visit from a lovely new author, Joy Dawn King, who just published a new Pride and Prejudice variation titled A Father’s Sins. Joy has thoughtfully prepared a little Q&A and excerpt to share with you today,which I, myself, very much enjoyed reading! I hope you enjoy learning more about Joy, her writing, and her new novel, A Father’s Sins!
Meredith, thank you so much for the invitation. Please try to understand how exciting this is for me. Ecuador is not the most technologically advanced country in the world and blogs are new to me. We do have Internet in the Andes Mountains, but it is often intermittent so we tend to do only the necessary things in case we lose electricity. This is so EXCITING!
It has been just over two months since the release of your debut novel, A Father’s Sins. What has been the biggest surprise so far?
The outpouring of support from other JA writers has been phenomenal. It is a wonderful community of kind, helpful people. In fact, I would not have put pen to paper, or rather, fingers to keyboard, if it had not been for two such individuals. I have blatantly pointed my finger to Jan Hahn as the instigator, but realized not long after that Kara Louise bears equal responsibility. Jan’s book The Journey first drew my attention to a different Darcy. I loved the man she wrote about and longed to read more about him. Then, Kara’s book Master Under Good Regulation deepened my love for Jane Austen’s characters and drew out such strong emotions in me, making me break out in sad/happy (sappy?) tears at the end. These women will forever have my deepest appreciation along with others, like Wendi Sotis and Janet Taylor, who have helped and encouraged me to continue writing.
You mentioned that you live in Ecuador. Is Jane Austen well known there?
Mr. Darcy is. We have had women from the Amazon jungle to the coast stop by to watch both the Colin Firth and Matthew MacFadyen versions in Spanish. It is funny, in an odd sort of way, that none of the ladies could name the actress that played Elizabeth Bennet in either movie. Nor were any familiar with any other Austen related movie except Clueless. Go figure!
In A Father’s Sins you have both Mr. Bennet and his eldest daughter, Jane, slightly (well, maybe more than slightly) out of character. Tell me about your Mr. Wickham. I understand that you have exaggerated his badness as well.
Mr. Wickham in A Father’s Sins is evil and uncaring. He feels no responsibility for his younger siblings, the Darcys. I do believe that he treats them so harshly because he is in a deep financial bind with some very unforgiving people. His life is threatened so he, in turn, threatens others. Is he redeemable?
The two actors that portrayed Mr. Wickham in 1995 and 2005, Adrian Lukis and Rupert Friend, were excellent. These men are great actors that have gone on to other roles where they were not such bad characters. However, when we see them in another film, do we still think of them as Wickham? Once Wicked Wickham always Wicked Wickham?
Other actors from period adaptations to film like Matthew MacFadyen (Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice) and Alan Rickman (Colonel Brandon from Sense and Sensibility) and even Richard Armitage (John Thornton from Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South) are much beloved. Yet, notice the rolls they have played where they are not beloved at all. Mr. MacFadyen was the Sheriff of Nottingham in Russell Crowe’s Robin Hood, Alan Rickman in the same roll (did you know that the Sheriff’s first name is “George” same as Wickham?) and Mr. Armitage is also in the television series Robin Hood as Guy of Gisborne. Good actors that portrayed bad men. Interestingly, I still try to find the good in their bad roles because it is hard for me to think of them in any other manner than as Mr.’s Darcy, Brandon, and Thornton. How about you?
You have an excerpt for us? Where is this in the progression of the story?
Yes, I do. It is at the end of chapter five, so not too far into the tale. Up to this point, Georgiana Darcy had explained her past with George Wickham to Elizabeth. Elizabeth had only just been introduced to him when Darcy confronted him and chased him off. The events following happen immediately after. The setting is Netherfield Park.
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Miss Bingley was horrified that the Darcys were leaving and that they were taking Elizabeth Bennet with them. She had been certain that she would be able to finally demonstrate to Mr. Darcy that she was his best choice for Mistress of Pemberley. Without doubt, he had to have observed her skill in managing a household and staff as well as her efficient care of Miss Bennet while she had been ill. In addition, she had endeavored to provide Mr. Darcy all his favorite foods, drinks, and entertainments as well as pay particular attention to his sister.
After extending their regrets at leaving so abruptly, the Darcys boarded the carriage and left Netherfield Park. No explanations had been given other than urgent business in London and Miss Caroline Bingley had to accept that this was all she would be given to understand. Her own brother was silent on the matter.
Tension filled the carriage until they stopped in the village of Meryton. Elizabeth’s luggage was quickly loaded. Mr. Darcy had elected to lower the shades so that Wickham would not be seen by the two female occupants; thus it was gloomy and quiet inside. Elizabeth reached beside her and took Georgiana’s hand in hers, squeezing it in gentle comfort. Georgiana grasped her hand with both of hers and whispered her thanks. Once they passed the noise of the village, Mr. Darcy raised the blinds and all three expelled the breaths they had been unaware they were holding.
“Miss Elizabeth!” started Georgiana when they heard the sound of gunfire and the carriage jerked to a halt. Georgiana never finished her thought as a man’s strong voice yelled to the coachman.
“Stand and deliver!”
A lone horseman rode to the side of the carriage and rapped on the door with the butt of his pistol. “Get outside the carriage, all of you!” When they failed to move as quickly as he wanted, he hit the side of the coach again. “Now!” Then he pointed his pistol inside, not at Mr. Darcy nor to Elizabeth. The highwayman’s pistol was pointed directly at the side of Georgiana’s head. As his horse moved closer, his face came into view. It was the older Darcy brother; George Wickham. Georgiana screamed and fainted.
When you read about George Wickham, what actor do you picture in your mind?
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GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
Today author Joy Dawn King generously brings with her 2 eBook copies of A Father’s Sins AND a $50 Amazon Gift Card for me to give away to 3 randomly selected winners! WOW! You know what to say…can I get a WOOT WOOT?!?
To enter this giveaway, answer Joy’s question and share your thoughts!
- This giveaway is open worldwide. Thank you, Joy!
- This giveaway ends June 16th!
- The prizes will be drawn at random and requests to win a specific prize will not be accepted.
**To receive an extra entry for this giveaway comment on my review! (will post on Wednesday)
Wow – sounds absolutely fantastic – another one on my very long TBR list!
Thank you, Michelle. I hope you get a chance and will let me know what you think.
Sounds so good. I hope to wins copy thank you so much for the chance. And thank you for your generosity Joy!
It is my pleasure, Tresha (lovely name!). Best wishes on the giveaway.
This sounds so intriguing! Thank you for the giveaway!
You are quite welcome Lady Susan. Are you from my home state of Oregon? Wishing you success in the giveaway.
The excerpt is a great tease as is the idea that Jane’s character is not so sweet. On my TBR pile for certain!
As to the actors, Lukis and Friend played Wickham so differently that I donty have either actor type cast as a bad guy. One of my dissappointments in the 2005 P&P was the editing of the story to cut so much of the background story that Wickham didnt seem so mean and Jane and Elizabeth didnt seem so close. Perhaps that is why I always think of Lukas when I think of Wickham.
I will confess, Theresa, that the 2005 movie influenced my treatment of Jane in my book. I had the exact same impression that they weren’t as close. Thank you for your comment and wish you success in the drawing.
I read this on my kindle in within 24 hours of purchasing it. Really great….page turner for sure! Don’t put me in the drawing for the books but I wouldn’t mind winning the gift card. Thank you. BTW: this is a book I will read over and over again in the future.
Sheila, music to my ears! Sweet, sweet music. Thank you for your kind words. I am now grinning like a fool. Best wishes for the giveaway. If you are chosen for the book, you can always gift it to someone else. Just let Meredith know. Thanks again!
I have already read this book twice and have both the Kindle and paperback copy. Please just enter me in the drawing for the gift card. I LOVED this book!
Thank you so much and best of wishes for the giveaway.
Adrian Lukis was a perfectly slimy Wickham! ‘Sins’ is now on my TBR List…
Slimy is a great word, Leslie. In Sins, he is that and much more. There is a picture of handsome Matthew Macfadyen’s character in Robin Hood that makes me think of the Wickham in my book. Maybe I thought this because they are half-brothers, I am not sure. Thank you very much for commenting. Hope you enjoy my version of the story.
Thanks, ladies, for the lovely post! I’ve hear wonderful things about this book and I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the chance to win, Joy! The 2005 Wickham was almost likeable, so it’s got to be Adrian Lukis, but speaking of likeable, I really loved that FB photo of Mr Wickham in ‘Death Comes to Pemberley’, with the caption alongthe lines of: “I’d easily believe everything this man says – twice!” 😉
I know what you mean about that comment, Joana. I hope you get to read Sins soon as I would like to get your expert opinion. I have been influenced and encouraged by so many of the variation authors and appreciate your kindness. Would be lovely to meet in person and have you autograph my collection of your books. I am such a fan. Someday! Best wishes for the giveaway.
Thanks ever so much, you’re so kind!!! I’d absolutely LOVE to meet you in person! It’s fabulous to connect with kindred spirits over the internet, but there’s nothing like sitting down face to face and having a nice long chat about the things we like the most! Best of luck with ‘A Father’s Sins’ and with everything you do, and I hope you visit soon!
In my dreams I am carrying Abigail Reynolds’ luggage next week. The reality is we are headed to San Francisco, California (which I love). Wrong direction. South instead of East. Next week we head to South America, which is still the wrong direction. But, it is home. Sigh! One of these days.
George Wickham is the eldest Darcy sibling? Wow, that’s a twist! And he’s even more despicable and an OOC Jane, too? This sounds so original and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.
When I think of Wickham, ihe’s more of my own imaginings than a particular actor, so I can’t typecast an individual actor as the bad guy.
Great interview ladies! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
Yes, Heather, I know it is a shock but Wickham is Mr. Darcy’s natural son and he bitterly hates his brother. Hope you get your hands on A Father’s Sins soon. Thank you for your opinion. Secretly, Heather, George Wickham in your imagination is not someone you know personally, is it? We may need a picture to post. Of course, then it would not be a secret then, would it? Best wishes for the giveaway and you are certainly most welcome.
Lukis! Rupert’s version was too nice. I felt sorry for him and wanted him to have better. Wickham is supposed to be a charming slimeball–Lukis oozes it!
This sounds like a fantastic book. I’d love a chance to win.
I concur, Joanna. I actually felt sorry that Rupert was stuck with Lydia, especially after he portrayed such a good husband in Young Victoria. Best wishes in the drawing and thank you very much for your comment.
I love everything Jane Austen and this book sounds amazing! Thank you for the giveaway. When I think of George Wickham a picture of Adrian Lukis comes to mind.
A very popular opinion, Kristia. Which Lydia do you imagine? Inquiring minds would like to know! I hope you get a chance to read A Father’s Sins soon. Thank you for taking the time to express your preference. Wishing you success in the giveaway.
I am loving your comments and sense a trend – Adrian Lukis. I will admit that when I saw the scene in the 2005 movie when the Wickham’s returned to Longbourn, I felt sympathy for what Wickham had gotten himself into. Definitely, Rupert played to the “feel sorry for me” factor.
Best wishes for the giveaway.
Meredith, you are a wonderful hostess and I thank you for the opportunity to be on your blog. I am afraid that I have this big, stupid grin on my face. The comments are wonderful!!!
Lukis. I watched a video of him and the actress who played Mary in 95 revisiting Longbourn. So, think of him as bad and good and funny.
I watched that same video, Kirk. Wasn’t it on the Blu-Ray version? He certainly appeared very unlike the Wickham he portrayed in film. However, I kept expecting some of the character to come out – once a bad man, always a bad man? It would be interesting to watch him in another role, I think. Don’t you?
Thank you for your comment and for reminding me of that clip. Best wishes for the giveaway.
I have always pictured Rupert Friend as Wickham…first impressions you know. As for Joy’s book…I loved it. There was almost constant angst about Darcy or Elizabeth until near the end. I couldn’t sleep until I finished it.
So sorry for the lack of sleep, Deborah. Believe me that it caused the same in me for the whole two months it took to write it. Yours is the first Rupert Wickham. Interesting! Thanks so much for the kind words and for commenting. As mentioned before, you can always gift the book if you are chosen. Best wishes!
Alan Rickham I’d also a great possibility. How about a cross over between the 2?
What a great idea. I like the way you think. He was so wicked in his Sheriff of Nottingham role. He would make an outstanding Wicked Wickham! Alan Rickman……..hmmmmmm, yes.
BTW: the Wickham I think of is Adrian Lukis – that is my favorite version of the movie and I like his interpretation of the role – especially when he hems and haws after Lizzie relates to him how she heard he was compensated for the position he turned down. Also how he seems to gloat when Lydia is saying how she got her a handsome husband and then Mrs. Bennet has to kiss him!
Ew, yuck! Kissing Wickham! You had to bring that up, Sheila! Seriously, Adrian Lukis did an outstanding job with that role, didn’t he? It certainly is a powerful testimony to his skill when we look at all of the others that played the same role, but he is the one that comes to mind. Wouldn’t it be awesome if he saw this post? Meredith?
Thank you so much for commenting and best wishes!
I am sure that kissing Adrian Lukis would be just fine. I meant the character he played. Silly me!
I think I will always picture Adrian Lukis. He just seems to fit the best. It might be because that is my favorite version as well. I can not wait to read your new book. Thank you for entering me in the drawing.
Becky, that is the opinion of most. He does fit well, doesn’t he. In the video clip that comes with the Blu-Ray he is an absolute gentleman who appears very playful, like he could be a practical joker. Someone you could sit and visit with like a good friend. Yet in this role, slimy is the word. Thank you for your comment and best wishes for the giveaway.
Adrian Lukis! I’m probably a little prejudiced on this, because I think the 1995 P&P is the best version ever. I think Adrian Lukis portrayed by his eyes his duplicity, especially when confronted by Lizzy after she knew the truth.
I received a copy of A Father’s Sins from you Ms King (through another blog) and I have yet to thank you! I enjoyed your book very much and I hope you will continue writing. Consider me one of your biggest fans.
Since I have your book, I would like to be considered for the gift card. (Hope that’s not being too greedy!) All my life my passion has been books! Amazon has certainly made a lot of money from me!!
Meredith, I believe this book is one you are reading this month and/or reviewing. I’m anxious to read your take on it. I think it’s excellent.
Not greedy at all, Catherine. Thank you for your gracious words and I am deeply pleased that you like it. As for your opinion, it is certainly popular. I agree that Adrian Lukis isTHE MAN! Wishing you success in the drawing, Catherine.
wow, this book sounds really interesting
Karins28 I hope you get a chance to read it soon. Best wishes for success.
and I always picture Adrian Lukis, in my head, they are a perfect match
You and the majority of commenters feel the same. He is good!
The comments and opinions are wonderful. Thank you for your participation. Meredith is an outstanding hostess, isn’t she? Any opinions on the other Wickhams? The ones not in 1995 and 2005?
I found it interesting that Keira Knightley dated Rupert after being in the 2005 film with him. He seemed too nice to be the “real Wickham” although looking around to assess the value of the house was a wicked touch as he and Lydia were off to Newcastle.
Sheila, I completely missed that part of the movie. Time to watch it again. And, I didn’t know that about them dating. Thanks for sharing. I’m pondering!
Actually it is as they walk into the house I believe.
You are absolutely right. Good catch. Thank you, Sheila!
Woot, woot!
Won’t say any more tonight as I just spent ages typing in quite a lengthy piece about the above, then touched the wrong part of the screen and it all vanished! Grrrrrrr! It’s getting late now, nearly 11:30pm here in the UK, so I’ll try again tomorrow and just hope I remember what I’d said.
Nighty-night, Anji. I hate that when it happens! Thanks for taking the time to comment and I look forward to hearing what you think. Are you going to dream of Wickham? Or Darcy? Or Colonel Fitzwilliam? Would love to know.
Actually, as I’d been typing my aforesaid abortive comments on my iPad in bed, I had various Wickhams appearing in my dreams that night. Is this a good thing, I ask myself? No Darcys or Colonels, sad to say. Anyway, here’s more or less the gist of what I originally said. Some of what I mention below has been mentioned by others since.
Adrian Lukis is definitely the one who comes to my mind when I think of You Know Who. I thought he did the smarmy, slimy, pseudo-charming bit very well. His voice had that sincerely insincere tone just right. It makes me just want to smack him and shout “Pants on fire!” Oh, do you have that saying in the US? “Liar, liar, pants on fire!” I also want to smack Lizzy for believing him at first, as well.
I do, however, have a soft spot for Bride and Prejudice when it comes to my P&P film variations. It’s a good bit of fun for a rainy Sunday afternoon. Wickham was called Johnny and was played by Daniel Gillies who’s in the photo next to Hugh Grant. Martin Henderson also made rather a scrumptious Darcy, IMHO, but that’s a whole different discussion.
Matthew Goode also played quite a good Wickham in Death Comes to Pemberley, but you don’t have a picture of him. In that production, the good Colonel was played by Tom Ward. If you haven’t seen any pictures of him, Joy, have a quick Google and see what you think!
I only found out recently about Rupert Friend’s relationship with Keira Knightley, which started out around the time of filming of the 2005 version. In the scene in the haberdasher’s shop, there’s a shot where Lizzy definitely is eyeing up Wickham’s rear end!
Love the excerpt, BTW, and the free sample from the Kindle store. I wanted to smack Mr. Bennet in that as well. Honestly, despite all the mentions of smacking people, I’m not a violent person! Just to fictitious characters when they annoy me.
I’ll stop waffling now and go and comment on Meredith’s review.
What! Did I miss something? Lizzy Bennet checked him out? Sheila brought up something else I missed and now you. Did I actually see this movie? Only a zillion times. Now I need to watch it again. No hardship though as I love this version.
So sorry about the Wickham dream sequence with no Darcy or Colonel. Such a shame. Your reasons for selecting your Mr. Wickham are great, Anji. “Liar, liar” is right.
Thank you for your comments, Anji, and know that I enjoy your waffling. Best wishes for the giveaway.
Liked your comment Anni. And yes we have that saying, “Liar, liar, pants on fire.” in the US. I used to use it all the time.
His little sister – that’s just cold. What a creep. I always envision Adrian Lukis as Wickham. He’s the one I’m most familiar with. It always kills me, the scene when he & Lydia return to Longbourn after their marriage, he just acts like it’s some old regular Tuesday or something, like he did nothing wrong. Ugh. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say Wickham in this book is not redeemed but it’ll be interesting to see if I ever feel sorry for him for a minute.
I love Richard Armitage as Sir Guy! He’s so mean but dang! He’s Richard Armitage in black leather.
Woot! Woot for the black leather! You are right about Wickham and I believe that Mr. Lukis would do an outstanding job portraying him in A Father’s Sins. He is probably such a nice man in real life and my Wickham is NOT nice.
Thanks for your comments and opinion. Best wishes for the giveaway.
In addition to drooling over Mr. Armitage in black leather, which I can understand and join in with any time, have you seen him with his long hair and beard in The Hobbit? Never thought I’d find Thorin Oakenshield sexy!
I have not. He was superb as John Thirnton in North and South, wasn’t he?
Sad to say, Joy, I’ve never seen North and South. Somehow I missed it when it was broadcast. I’ve heard good things about it many times since, though. Mr. Armitage does do cravats and high pointed collars well, doesn’t he? Almost as well as the black leather – now that I did see!
What!!!! Not seen North and South? Please put it on your watch list somehow. It is a marvelous story with the most romantic kiss in all of TV/Movies. You can even go to YouTube to check out just the kiss. I will see if I can find it. Just a minute.
OK, I’m back. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Laqn89u48
Hope you can see it. Enjoy!
Found it and Wow – quite the kiss..or kisses….believe it or not I, too, never saw North and South. My life was so busy and I couldn’t commit to week after week. Also NEVER read any Georgette Heyer – Don’t stone me! That song – “I love how you love me” was OUR song – my husband’s and mine in 1968, the year we got married and he went off to Basic Training (Viet Nam War era).
Thanks, Joy, I actually saw that clip just a few days ago, but without sound as this iPad is on the fritz! I think one of my FB friends had posted a link to it. The DVD is already on my Wish List at Amazon, along with a whole slew of AV books (including yours!), so I’ll get around to it one of these days, I promise. I mean, what’s not to like?
Anji, it’s gorgeous isn’t it. Sorry about your IPad.
It’s been years since I’ve seen North & Soutg , like when it was on TV. Time for a rewatch now that I’ve seen that scene.
Deborah, I hope you do watch North and South. Plenty of angst and sweet romance. Sigh!
Oh, Sheila, that is just so tender. I love that song and have it on my playlist. Now I will think of you when it plays. Hope you get to watch North and South soon. I also loved, loved, loved Cranford which is by the same author. The series stars Judi Dench and Simon Woods, Bingley in the 2005 version. Great entertainment.
Oh, I watched both Cranford series on PBS…I now don’t miss much on PBS/Masterpiece…however, woefully, the new Detective series began last night as the season finale of Game of Thrones was on. My two children and their spouses are “into” Game of Thrones so I have to watch to know what they are talking about. I have read 2.5 of the books for that show. They had “the beauties of The Game of Thrones” on the Internet about a month ago.
“MASTERPIECE Mystery! premieres Sunday, June 15, 2014, 9 pm ET with David Tennant in The Escape Artist. The Wall Street Journal hails it as a “work of spectacularly sustained tension.” Barrister Will Burton has a perfect defense record, and a perfect family, but all that is about to change. (TV-PG-V) [Due to rights restrictions, The Escape Artist will not be available for online streaming.]”
I usually watch anything I miss on TV then on my computer but notice the last sentence – no available for online streaming.
The author, Elizabeth Gaskell, of North and South also has a book she didn’t finish entitled Wives and Daughters. The producers of Pride and Prejudice made a movie of it (and finished it) in 1999. I have the DVD and it is one I pull out to watch….especially the second half. It stars Francesca Annis, Ian Carmichael, Deborah Findlay, Barbara Flynn, Michael Gambon, Iain Glen (now in Game of Thrones), Keeley Howes, Tom Hollander, Anthony HOwell, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Bill Paterson, Justine Waddell, Penelope Wilson. 300 minutes long – I highly recommend this. I had to buy the book and read it after seeing the DVD, which I also bought. BBC video
Yes, I recognized “Bingley” immediately when I watched it…funny, but I now use the Internet so much to identify actors AND to view lists of other movies or TV series that they have been in. Didn’t his hair give him a much different look in Cranford from the swept up look in P&P? I am trying to find someone with North and South to lend it to me.
Sheila, you have excellent taste in entertainment!
I went looking for the North and South DVD at Walmart’s today and found that there are 2! One by John Jakes starring Patrick Swayze and the other by Gaskell. I have to special order the latter one.
I went looking for the kiss scene again and found these – swoon worthy, sigh, oh, my heart!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD7UkKwetOc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3tk4C5dPhw Notice how many of these are Jane Austen movie kisses!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa9jIvZtZ-E Rochester/Darcy/Thornton
I miss PBS when at home. They don’t have it in our part of the world. I heard quite a bit about Game of Thrones, but I just don’t do violence. I’m squeamish that way. Maybe The Escape Artist will be available for purchase on DVD. We can hope. I do like a good mystery. I am a dyed-in-the-wool Agatha Christie fan. You?
Actually, my favorite is Sherlock and then Hercule Poirot. I have been trying to pick up any of Agatha Christie’s books at my used paperback bookstore as well as Sherlock but not many are turned in. The newer detectives are very interesting also – Foyle’s War, for instance.
Sheila, I think that if we ever exchanged Kindles we would find a lot of the same. Since I have been in the States this past five weeks I have picked up many, many books that I have to leave behind when we leave. I also enjoy Sherlock. Never watched Foyle’s War. I will check it out. Thanks for the recommendations.
Just thought I’d say hi, I’m glad your book is doing well Joy! I wish you much success. I already have your book and cannot wait to read it, so Meredith please do not enter me in the giveaway.Good luck everyone!
Wow! Tamara, thank you for your good wishes. Please rethink your entry as you could always gift the book and who would not like an Amazon gift card. Actually, I would like to win an Amazon gift card sometime. Hope you enjoy A Father’s Sins and thanks for stopping by.
I sent a message to Adrian Lukis to let him know that we were talking about him. It’s late right now in the UK and don’t know how often he checks his electronic devices so do not know when or if we will hear from him. He may just stop by to check it out without leaving a comment, but wouldn’t it be exciting if he did? We shall see.
Meredith, as our gracious author has suggested if I win the e-book I will gift it to someone else. So, please do enter me in the drawing. Thanks
Smart woman, Sheila. Best wishes.
Whichever one is the 1995 version wickham is my choice. He is slimy but with enough charisma and fake gentlemanly conduct to remind one that he grew up around Darcy and went to a good school. I liked he wickham from lost in Austen also just because he keeps you confused. I never actually picture wickham as decent but for some reason I like him. So you said mr Bennet and jane are different characters. I’d like to know if mr. Bennet is more attentive to his family. That would be different. Lol. I loved the excerpt. Wow, scary a holdup….yikes…..great way to leaving us hanging. Certainly reeled me in. I would love to read this. What a nice giveaway to do.
Thank you for your comment. I will not mislead you. Mr. Bennet is NOT a good father in my story, though he has an epiphany. Glad you liked what you read and I hope you get an opportunity to read the rest. Best wishes for the giveaway and thanks again for your Wickham comment.
Your book sounds wonderful and a must read for me. I tend to picture Wickham as portrayed in the 2005 version. Though they did not spend a lot of time on his story and bad character I did feel like he fit the charming part well. How else could Elizabeth be decieved if not for his charm?I can’t wait to read your story!
Great point! You are right about Wickham not getting much screen time in that movie. Thank you for taking the time to comment and I wish you success in the drawing. I hope you get to read A Father’s Sins very soon.
My favorite is the 2005 movie version of Pride and Prejudice – so Rupert Friend is who I think of when I read of Wickham. Your novel excerpt is very interesting and makes me want to read more. Thanks for sharing. –Leslie
Good for you for going with Rupert Friend. He is an outstanding actor, isn’t he? Which is your Lydia?
I enjoyed writing this part of A Father’s Sins. It is a pivotal point of the story line and may give the impression that Georgiana’s character is fragile. This quickly proves not to be the case. She becomes a young lady that I admired greatly. Best wishes in the giveaway.
Your book sound really interesting so I will ad it to my TBR list . I usually do not see the characters of a book as the actor who play them in a movie or telefilm. Thanks for the giveaway
Thank you, Ada, for commenting and for having my book on your list. If you do not imagine a character, who do you think of? Is someone of your personal acquaintance Wickham? Please do not name names, but a simple yes or no would do.
Hope you are successful in the drawing.
Uual I do not need to give a definite face to literary characters… I like them better without definite lineaments… So I do not see Wickham as anyone I Kow or not…
Ada, I do the same with my dreams. Even though I am 57 years old with gray hair and more weight than is healthy, I always look like a 24 year old Barbie doll with long blonde hair and no real features to my face. Just a vague image. So, I think that we are alike in that way. I will try it today as I read one of the books on my read pile. Thank you so much for coming back to comment. Enjoy your day! By the way, I’ve never been a blonde. Go figure!
Can’t wait to read this book. I already had it on my must read, but now even more interested to read it. Thank you for your generous giveaway. As for the actors i liked both actors, i thought Friend was better looking, but i felt that Lukis played the part of Wickham better.
I appreciate your insight, Lora. You are most welcome. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of the actors appearances, weren’t you? It makes me wonder just what they are looking for. A question for you. Could you see any of these men playing Darcy, Captain Wentworth, or Mr. Knightley?
Best wishes for the giveaway.
Woot, woot – and EIGHT Wickhams! What could be better. (2005 is it for me.)
This is definitely on my TBR list and good luck, Joy, with your new book – I know it will do wonderfully well.
Yes, Lilyane, we need two woots! Some might say that zero Wickhams would be better, but Pride and Prejudice certainly would not be the same without him. I found all of those Wickhams on Pinterest. It appears that some individuals collect him like they do stamps or coins.
Wishing you success with the giveaway and thanks for your comments.
I have never been so intrigued about a book before like I am with yours!
As for the review, when I see familiar actors that I know them very well from one role, it takes some getting used to seeing them play a different kind of character (Like Alan Rickman in Sense and Sensibility, Harry Potter, and Die Hard)
However, when I see actors or actresses playing different kinds of characters, it makes me have a more respect and appreciation for them.
Good for you, Patricia. Absolutely lovely attitude and viewpoint. Best wishes for the giveaway.
Wow! Truly a wicked Wickham in your book, poor Georgianna! I do have this on my TBR list. Looks like a winner. 🙂
Yes, Kari, Wickham is wicked in A Father’s Sins. Thank you for your comment and I wish you success in the giveaway. By the way, do any of our Wickhams above match the man you imagine as you read Pride and Prejudice? As for Georgiana, you just might be surprised at the backbone she developes.
Thanks for a delightful post, Joy. It’s good to be introduced to new JAFF authors and know how each author try to highlight a different aspect of Jane Austen’s characters or her plots. I picture Adrian Lukis and Matthew Goode (from Death Comes to Pemberley) as the closest Wickham’s depiction.
You are certainly welcome. So, two men? Great choices. I will be honest with you, I had no clue that so many different actors played the part. I am sure that there are even more that I am unaware of. Are you able to watch them in other roles and not expect them to act wickedly like they did in Pride and Prejudice? I have a hard time with that. I always expect them to break into that character.
Best of wishes with the giveaway.
Your book sounds captivating and wonderful. How creative and talented. Best wishes.
Thank you, Anne, for saying so. Best wishes for the drawing and I hope you get to read it soon. If you also leave a comment on Meredith’s post she did on the 9th about A Father’s Sins, you double your chances of winning. Please check it out.
Ok, I just woke up but I must still be tired. Anne, I meant to say you can leave a post on Meredith’s REVIEW, which she posted yesterday. Ding-Dong! Hopefully you found it without my help. Chuckle!
An intriguing and fascinating post which I enjoyed greatly.
Doesn’t Meredith do a great job, Elaina? I hope you get a chance to read A Father’s Sins soon and that you enjoy it. Best wishes for the giveaway.
you can have a woot woot 🙂
I usually picture Rupert Grint because P&P 20005 is my favourite however I sometimes think of Daniel gillies because Bride & Prejudice was my first encounter with something related to Jane Austen’s novel. Thismovie got me interested into P&P and more
Isn’t Bride and Prejudice a beautifully done movie, Mariam? The costumes, actors, and music are outstanding. Two thumbs up for being the first to comment on Wickham from that movie. Good for you. Thank you for stopping by.
Love that first dance in Bride and Prejudice but keep waiting for a kiss – I know it is not allowed by culture but still….
I know what you mean Sheila. I was surprised it did not happen but would have been surprised if it had. That doesn’t make sense I know. It is a gorgeous movie.
Mariam, do you mean Rupert Friend? Rupert Grint played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films and though he’s a fine enough actor, I think I’d have a hard time picturing him as Wickham.
Totally love Bride and Prejudice!
My favourite adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” is the one with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle (Have you noticed I remembered the name of the actress who played Elizabeth? Hahaha!) OK, back to my comment, since I love everything about it I tend to imagine those actors every time I read a P&P variation. But, oddly, this is not the case for Wickham (although Adrian Lukis is perfect as Wickham, I believe). I usually picture in my mind Dominic Cooper who is the actor who played Willoughby in the 2008 adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility”… weird, uh? Always the bad guy 🙂 But I think he would be a perfect Wickham, too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Joy, and good luck with your book! 😉
Dominic was also the love interest of the daughter in the screen adaptation of Mama Mia with Meryl Streep and Colin Firth.
Maria, you must not be from South America since you knew the name of the actress. Good job!!! (Please see below for the rest of my comment. Poor Meredith! I keep pushing the wrong buttons. I’m a technological dunce, I am afraid)
Really Maria? Good for you. It’s like Gerard Butler and Colonel Fitzwilliam. He’s not ever played the roll to my knowledge, but he is so very perfect to imagine as such to me. Great comment and imagination. Thank you and best wishes for the drawing.
Sheila, I had forgotten Dominic in that roll. Cute!
i don’t have a problem with actors portraying ‘good’ or ‘bad’ guys…..
tho, I must admit, after watching Larry Hagman portray as Captain Nelson on I Dream of Jeannie, it did take me a while to get used to seeing him as JR Ewing on Dallas!!!! LOL!!!
thank you for this very generous giveaway!!
Excellent! You are right about Larry Hagman. For that whole series I kept thinking he would revert to his Jeannie character. Yet, he never did. It just shows that acting is a skill, doesn’t it? Thank you so much for your outstanding comment. Best wishes for the giveaway.
It is after midnight in Meredith’s neck of the woods on the last day for the giveaway. Please allow me to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind, insightful comments and for expressing your opinion on your favorite Wickham. Clearly Adrian Lukis reigns supreme.
If you do get a chance to read A Father’s Sins, please feel free to leave feedback at either Amazon.com and/or Goodreads.com. Reviews are deeply appreciated.
Thanks again,
J “Joy” Dawn King