The Meyersons of Meryton

4.5 rounded up to 5 starsThis is much more than a sequel to Pride and Prejudice. It also explains some Jewish history and describes some Judaic precepts and rituals. Deep discussions about religion and marriage occasionally lead characters to quote verses from both the Christian Old Testament and the Torah, treating them with equal reverence. Along with all that, it's a darn good adventure yarn with intrigue, suspense, and romance.The Bennets are celebrating the betrothals of Jane and Elizabeth,

3.5. I met the author Mirta Inez Trupp through the Jewish Book Club on Goodreads, and I think I have read and reviewed every single one of her books. She is a very accomplished and neat lady. One feature of Mirta is that she loves Jane Austen, particularly Pride and Predjudice. Her other passion is the Jewish experience, and she is well skilled at depicting the knowledge and experience in her novels. So naturally, she would attempt a blend of the two passions, and I thought she did a very fine c

What if a Jewish family on a mysterious errand comes to Meryton shortly before the two oldest Bennet sisters make their way to the altar? An intriguing variation tale that slips in late in Jane Austen's original P&P story and gives the reader of Jewish life during the time of the Regency and an additional twist to the story for Austen's beloved characters.Elizabeth Bennet is primed to enter matrimony with handsome and wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy as her oldest sister, Jane is to join her for a doub