Netherfield: Rogue Dragon (Jane Austen's Dragons, #3) in Austen Variations

May 16, 2018 Sheila Majczan rated it it was amazing

Excellent...Totally unique in the world of JAFF variations.

I have read the first two books in this series and have followed along as WIP chapters were posted by the author. I have to admit that I felt a need to go back and reread as there are a numbers of dragon characters who each have their own behaviors and place both due to the type of dragon they are and their relationship to the human world.

As Debbie B. said although we begin this story with the Blue Order's mandates in place as to who wil Excellent...Totally unique in the world of JAFF variations.

I have read the first two books in this series and have followed along as WIP chapters were posted by the author. I have to admit that I felt a need to go back and reread as there are a numbers of dragon characters who each have their own behaviors and place both due to the type of dragon they are and their relationship to the human world.

As Debbie B. said although we begin this story with the Blue Order's mandates in place as to who will marry who, who becomes Longbourn's keeper and how dictates will be looked at as there is now a suspicion that not all estates, their dragons and their keepers are following the rules, there is little romance between Darcy and Elizabeth being described. Oh, there are several letters back and forth which show a warming relationship and we do find Darcy providing shelter and comfort in his arms when Elizabeth breaks down under pressure. However the main premise here is all about the rogue dragon.

Elizabeth's unique role is highlighted again as she not only uses written histories about dragons but also delves into husbandry and any other source to be prepared for dragons' laying eggs and then also in attempting to find and understand the rogue dragon named Netherfield. "He" has stated up front that he doesn't like Elizabeth. She cannot fathom this. One thing she has always been confident in is that she has an affinity to relate to and understand dragons.

I did love how Mr. Collins and the colonel reacted to being present during a hatching. Lovely. Mr. Bennet's relationship with Elizabeth has deteriorated and he places all the blame on her. Longbourn has cut ties with her and refuses to allow her to visit on "his estate". That relationship was of great interest in this story and we read of how Elizabeth learns to humble herself and apologize for a misunderstanding, which in itself sent the story in another direction.

We learn that dragons from the continent have a different understanding about rules and we ponder how the Blue Order will react to that: accepting or punishing acts outside their treaty.

I have great admiration for this author. She put a lot of research into dragon lore and also gave us outside materials for background for this tale and for understanding each dragon, its physical descriptions and characteristics. There is a lot to absorb. I found it fascinating but at the same time know that it is a subject I should reread and study to fully appreciate the world of dragons and JAFF. ...more

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Apr 21, 2020 Dawn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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This is the conclusion to Jane Austen's Dragons trilogy. I still liked the first book the best, but the whole series was well written and enjoyable. I listened to all three books and loved the narration. All the threads from the previous books are pulled together here as we get to the conclusion. Mr. Bennet is really unlikeable in this whole series, but in this one especially. It's hard to reconcile him to Austen's character. He shows little to no interest in his wife of children. Even when his ...more

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