Fitzwilliam Darcy
From Side by Side, Apart by Ann Galvia
- A mysterious figure to Elizabeth, Darcy’s frequent silences and failure to give all the information is born of being accustomed to having a wife that has shared his life and knows his past and his thoughts
- A father who has worked hard to overcome his failings, Darcy is concerned when he sees too much of himself in his children
- A caregiver who is perhaps not built for this role, Darcy ignores his own wants and needs in the name of providing all that he can for his family, wearing himself thin in the process
- A man who is afraid that he has lost the love of his life and she is never coming back
Amid the confusion and disorientation of Side by Side, Apart stands Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth has lost her memories of their life together and their children. Her struggle to understand herself is embodied by her struggle to understand her husband--who he is and why she married him. The image that captures this family is all about perspective. Elizabeth looks to Darcy, the grandest mystery of her life. Darcy looks to his children, who he must protect from this loss as much as possible.
Who is Darcy to You?
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11 Responses
Jeannine
I really appreciate this Darcy. He is an older, family man, who looks out for the well-being of everyone. I enjoyed this book and loved this cover.
Ann Galvia
I am glad you enjoyed the book. The Darcy in this story had certainly done some growing in the intervening years! I will forever be impressed with how Zorylee Diaz-Lupitou, the cover artist, managed to find a 19th century painting that so perfectly captured the family. Her concept of the children being incomplete sketches is particularly inspired.
Glynis
I really feel for Darcy in this story. I haven’t actually read it yet as I’m not a huge angst lover but I have read a few books now which reduced me to tears yet which I thoroughly enjoyed so I may be ready for this.
I like the idea of Darcy being thoughtful and caring as he seems to be here. My Darcy would be kind, romantic, passionate and devoted to me (as well as tall, dark and handsome 😊)
Merry Christmas 🌲
Suzan Lauder
You will love Darcy in this book, Glynis, and the angst is bearable. It’s a realistic, lovely characterization of an older Darcy who has matured in his relationship with his wife and become a devoted father. You’ll be crushing on him worse than ever!
Ann Galvia
Honestly, I’m not a huge angst lover either! I feel like there’s sort of an inherent silliness to the amnesia trope that balances the angst somewhat.
Suzan Lauder
When I saw the picture of the Darcy you picked, Ann, I was pleased and impressed. So many images to choose from, and your choice is the aging Darcy. He’s not forever 28. Sigh. So handsome.
Ann Galvia
Kudos to Zorylee and her digital repaints of “The Golden Butterfly.” Before Mr. Harvey was transformed into Mr. Darcy, he sported quite the unflattering mustache.
Sheila L. Majczan
Loved this story both as an unpublished tale and when it was then published! Darcy is so steadfast – not giving in to the anxieties as to whether or not Elizabeth will regain her memory and become the loving wife she was. And he takes on more than just his own offspring, which is huge. But he also spreads himself very thin as Elizabeth is not only not “there” to support him, she is also not there doing her part, a part she did out of love and the sharing of all that parenthood demands on top of being “mistress” to the estate and wife to Darcy.
Ann Galvia
I am so glad you enjoyed the story. Events certainly challenged Darcy’s fortitude, but he (almost always) rose to the occasion.
Jan Hahn
This cover is absolutely beautiful! I fell in love with the picture when the book was first released, and I think it’s perfect for Mr. and Mrs. Darcy and their family.
Ann Galvia
I agree! It captures the entire family so well that when I look at it, I don’t even question which girl is Julia and which girl is Eliza.