Patricia A. Matthew

Jul 27, 2023 | audible.com | Patricia A. Matthew |Clover Hope |Jane Austen |Asa Merritt

After Romeo and Juliet, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy might just be the world’s most famous fictional couple. The story of how they fall in love—Pride and Prejudice—has left an indelible imprint on popular culture. Readers, novelists, playwrights, filmmakers, and even zombies can’t leave Pride and Prejudice alone. Which raises the question: Why has this novel, of all Jane Austen’s works, remained the general favorite?

May 4, 2023 | slate.com | Patricia A. Matthew

History The series has always treated history as an inspiration, not a guide. The prequel is no exception. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has everything you love about a drama with Shonda Rhimes at the helm. Free from the strictures of Julia Quinn’s original series of Bridgerton novels, Rhimes has woven a rich tale about the young queen, her marriage to King George, her early friendship with a young Lady Danbury, and her relationship with her loyal servant Brinsley.