Book #16

Ellen and Mimi Dodge have never been close, but their mother's dying wish sends them on a walking tour of Hampshire, England, that follows in the footsteps of Jane Austen. Their mother also left them something else: a diary that belonged to Jane's sister Cassandra. These pages shed light on the secrets that nearly tore the Austen sisters apart and inspired one of the greatest love stories of all time. They also bring Jane to life in a way that no one has ever seen before: through the eyes of her sister. As the Dodge sisters embark on their walking tour, they too are drawn together in ways they never expected. They also discover that Cassandra's diary holds secrets, and someone doesn't want Ellen and Mimi to discover the truth. As they stumble on their way toward love, the women learn how Jane and Cassandra Austen inspired the original Marianne and Elinor Dashwood and come to realize that despite their very different personalities, they are a vital part of each other's happy endings.

I was so excited to start reading this book!!! Earlier this year I read "Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart" and I LOVED it, so I couldn't wait to read the next book by Beth Pattillo.

But.....

I didn't love this one as much. I am not really sure what it was.... I just had a hard time picking it up and getting into the story {maybe I am too much in love with Mr Darcy and the whole Pride & Prejudice story line}. I guess you could say I was kind of bored with it. It was still a pretty good novel though and the mystery of the diary was exciting! It even inspired me to watch Sense & Sensibility {which of course means I HAVE to watch P&P too}! 
I like this author though!! And I am hoping that sometime in the near future there will be at least 4 more books written about the other Jane Austen classics!!