The Mist of Her Memory is another winner from Suzan Lauder, and this being her first romantic suspense variation of Pride and Prejudice, it shows her versatility and growth as a writer. I don’t want to delve too deeply into the plot because it’s best that you just dive in and enjoy the ride for yourself.
When the novel opens, readers quickly learn that some sort of accident happened when Elizabeth was visiting Lambton with the Gardiners and that she has lost her memory. While her aunt and uncle believe Mr. Darcy isn’t to be trusted, Elizabeth struggles to make sense of the bits and pieces she remembers of him and longs to escape from the confines of the Gardiners’ home to speak to him. Meanwhile, Darcy is struggling with his feelings for Elizabeth and that he can never see her again, given the Gardiners’ demands.
I was on the edge of my seat for the entire book, wanting to know why the Gardiners kept avoiding her questions about Lydia, why the Bennets have been treated so harshly by the townspeople, and what happened to Elizabeth in Lambton to cause her memory loss. Lauder does an excellent job with pacing, parceling out the details in such a way that you can’t stop turning the pages to see how it all fits together. It was hard to see Elizabeth so weak in that she can’t remember things and suffers extreme headaches the more she tries to remember, yet she was so strong in that she survived at all. Mr. Darcy’s suffering was hard to read as well, especially as he laments his permanent separation from Elizabeth. The Mist of Her Memory is the perfect blend of suspense and romance, and it’s definitely one I would read again even though I know how it all plays out.
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About The Mist of Her Memory
What happened that fateful morning in Lambton?
What brutal attacker caused such grievous, near-fatal injuries?
Does she remain in danger? Elizabeth cannot remember!
Sequestered in her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner’s London home, Elizabeth Bennet tries to recover from a devastating incident that stole her memories during their Derbyshire tour. She continues to suffer from strange, angry voices in her head and to recall events that people tell her never happened. Even those who love her refuse to believe her. Elizabeth can barely endure the confusion!
Fitzwilliam Darcy is desperate for any hint of his beloved’s well-being, yet he lacks the information he seeks as her family forbids him contact with Elizabeth. His frustration mounts when he learns that her mental impairment incited taunting and torment in her home village of Meryton.
Which of Elizabeth’s recollections bear the closest resemblance to the truth? And what is the result of her sister Lydia’s elopement with Mr. Wickham? How is Mr. Darcy to rekindle his romance with Elizabeth when her aunt and uncle strictly shield her from him?
Prepare to grip the edge of your seat during this original romantic tale of suspense and mystery, another Pride and Prejudice variation by bestselling author Suzan Lauder.
“Suzan Lauder skillfully weaves a story that submerges you into the plot and doesn’t let go. The Mist of Her Memory’s twists and turns hold a well-guarded secret that keeps you guessing until the very end.”
̶ author L. L. Diamond
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About the Author
A lover of Jane Austen, Regency period research and costuming, cycling, yoga, blogging, and independent travel, cat mom Suzan Lauder is seldom idle.
Her first effort at a suspense novel, The Mist of her Memory is the fifth time Lauder has been published by Meryton Press. Her earlier works include a mature Regency romance with a mystery twist, Alias Thomas Bennet; a modern short romance Delivery Boy in the holiday anthology Then Comes Winter, the dramatic tension-filled Regency romance Letter from Ramsgate, and the Regency romantic comedy, A Most Handsome Gentleman.
She and Mr. Suze and two rescue cats split their time between a loft condo overlooking the Salish Sea and a 150 year old Spanish colonial home near the sea in Mexico.
Suzan’s lively prose is also available to her readers on her blog, road trips with the redhead, on her Facebook author page, on Twitter, and on Instagram as Suzan Lauder. She is a lifetime member of JASNA.
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Giveaway
Meryton Press is offering eight eBooks copies of The Mist of Her Memory. The giveaway runs until midnight, May 19, 2019. You must enter through the Rafflecopter link. Good luck!
Terms and Conditions:
Readers may enter the drawing by tweeting once a day and daily commenting on a blog post or a review that has a giveaway attached for the tour. Entrants must provide the name of the blog where they commented. If an entrant does not do so, that entry will be disqualified.
One winner per contest. Each winner will be randomly selected by Rafflecopter and the giveaway is international.
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May 7 / Just Romantic Suspense / Book Excerpt
May 8 / Austenesque Reviews / Vignette Post
May 9 / My Jane Austen Book Club / Book Excerpt
May 10 / From Pemberley to Milton / Guest Post
May 11 / More Agreeably Engaged / Guest Post
May 12 / Half Agony, Half Hope / Book Review
May 13 / Babblings of a Bookworm / Character Interview
May 14 / Just Jane 1813 / Author Interview
May 15 / My Vices and Weaknesses / Book Excerpt
May 16 / Diary of an Eccentric / Book Review
Anna, your opinion means a great deal to me, and I’m so excited that you like my book! Thanks for writing an enticing review that doesn’t give away spoilers. I have no doubt that you’ve piqued the interest of a number of potential readers, and I’m grateful for it.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book. I love that it has suspense elements and is one that you want to read again even after knowing the twists.
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You’re a dedicated blog tour follower, darcybennett. I hope you get to read the book soon.
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This book sounds wonderful!
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Thanks to Anna, it sure does!
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What a lovely review Anna. I really liked this when I first read it and am going to buy it this week as I so look forward to reading it all in one go.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.
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Hooray for reading it all in one go! Thanks, Glynis!
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Fun interview. I enjoyed reading this book on the forum and look forward to reading it again in final copy. Best Wishes with your new release and thanks to Anna for featuring Suzan here! ♫
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I meant review! DUH!
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We knew what you meant. Thanks for being such a great supporter of other authors, Jennifer, and I hope your book is doing well.
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I have already read the story online, and this review sums up the story well without saying too much. 🙂 I look forward to reading the published version!
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There are some key characteristics that are subtly changed fin the published version, and I think you’ll like them, ecszoey.
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Good luck with the release. I am looking forward to reading this story.
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I look forward to your reaction, Sheila!
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Thank you for the great review, Anna, and for no spoilers! Well done. I felt like you. I was on the edge of my seat too, until the very end! 🙂
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It’s supposed to keep you on your seat, so I guess I did okay, being my first suspense/mystery book. Thanks so much, Janet.
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Loved your enticing review! I love a book that makes you keep turning the pages to find out more! I look forward to reading this one! Thank you for a chance at the giveaway!
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My fellow Canuck, thanks for a great comment. I really enjoyed it.
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Thank you Anna, for that ‘just enough’ review. I love that about your reviews. I’m so looking forward to reading this book. I know you said you’d be rereading this one. And I think all of her books I’ve read so far have been shifted to my reread shelf, repeatedly.
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Wow, Michelle, you sure do make an author feel good. Thanks!
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Thanks for the review and giveaway! I can’t wait to read this book. Romance and mystery is an exciting blend!
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It is definitely an exciting blend, and it was fun to write, Agnes. Thanks!
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Are the people of Meryton so fickle that they easily turn against the Bennets, or did something really socially awful happen ,I wonder
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Vesper, you’ll have to read to find out! Thanks for all your interesting questions!
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this P&P mystery. It certainly has the hallmarks of a suspense filled thriller. I would love to read the novel.
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I do hope you enjoy it and hope to know your opinion at the end. Thank you for the great comments.
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wow this sounds riveting.
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Thanks! I think it is!
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