The Dashwood Sisters Tell All by Beth Pattillo

The Dashwood Sisters Tell All by Beth Pattillo

A Modern Day Novel of Jane Austen

By the Author of Jane Austen Ruined My Life

Ellen and Mimi named by their mother after Elinor and Marianne Dashwood of Sense and Sensibility, unfortunately these sisters don’t get along that well.

But on the death of their Mother, they find she had plans in place to send them both off on a quest together.

She had been a devoted Jane Austen fan and sent the sisters off on a Jane Austen pilgrimage to decide where to leave her ashes.

They have a few surprises on their arrival in Hampshire.

Not least of all the long lost love of Ellen’s life turning up on the same walking tour.

There is drama and comedy as they make their way through the lanes and hedgerows of Hampshire, visiting Chawton and ending their tour in Winchester.

Are there secret Austen artifacts? Do the girls get their men? Are the formidables on the case?

Grab a copy and if you enjoyed Jane Austen Ruined My Life and Mr Darcy Broke My Heart, you are going to love this.

You can find out more about Beth Pattillo Here.

Interview With An Author – Beth Pattillo

Interview With An Author – Beth Pattillo

Beth Pattillo’s Website Here

1) Your own favorite Austen character and why?

Beth:  Hm… It’s probably a tie between Elizabeth Bennet and Anne Elliot. I love Lizzy for her wit, her loyalty to her sisters, and her common sense.  I love Anne because she perseveres under the yolk of a very trying family. I love that they both end up with heroes worthy of them!

2) Your Favorite Austen book?

Beth:  Again, it’s probably a tie between Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion, although I love all the novels.

3) Which actor would you chose to be YOUR Mr Darcy and why?

Beth:  I’m a Colin Firth girl, all the way. 

4) Who would be your perfect Elizabeth?

Beth:   I still love Jennifer Ehle from the ’95 BBC miniseries the best, but I was surprisingly pleased by Keira Knightley’s performance in the more recent movie. I think Emma Stone would make a great Elizabeth, if there’s another remake. She has that witty but accessible vibe that a good Lizzy needs.

5) Your favorite book of all time by any author?

Beth:  It depends on what day you ask me! I love too many to just pick one.

6) Your favorite Austen film or TV adaption?

Beth:    That’s a tough one. I’ve enjoyed all of them. Again, it depends on when you ask me. Last night, I rewatched the ’95 Persuasion with Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds.  I love the simplicity of it and the cinematography is amazing.

7) You are having a dinner party and can invite four Austen characters which would they be?

Beth:  Mr. Darcy, Captain Wentworth, Mr. Knightley, and Colonel Brandon.  I’m no fool!

8. Why have you chosen them?

Beth:  Wouldn’t you want to spend the evening with these guys?

9) Which character would you like to play in a film?

Beth:  Well, at my age, I’d have to play Mrs. Dashwood or Lady Russell or one of the other matrons.  Mrs. Jennings would be fun to play — all that meddling and matchmaking!

10) Tell us about your next planned book (whether Austen related or not)?

Beth:  I’m trying to figure out what to work on next! I don’t think I’m done with the Formidables and Jane Austen but I may need a change of pace for a bit.  Sometimes too many options is a problem…

Thank you for letting me drop by. 

Beth

Well, Thank you Beth, very much appreciated.

More from Beth Pattillo:

Mr Darcy Broke My Heart

Jane Austen Ruined My Life

Mr Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo

Mr Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo

A Novel

Author of Jane Austen Ruined My Life

The heroine of Mr Darcy Broke My Heart is Claire Prescott. Sent by her Sister to take her place at a Pride & Prejudice Conference and present her paper.

Claire is not in a good place in her life, unemployed and discontented, on seeing the lofty careers of the list of other speakers she fibs about herself, starting even more problems for herself.

She meets up with a tall dark Darcy type on the first day as well as a kind old lady with dementia.

And so the intrigue starts when she is offered a cup of tea and an original, unpublished Jane Austen manuscript to read.

Claire is tugged in every direction, everybody want’s what she has and it is such a minefield.

Mrs Parrot is on the case, more formidable and far less shuffling than in the first book.

What will she do? You will have to pick up this book to find out.

April 1st 2011 Beth Pattillos latest book was launched The Dashwood Sisters, I will be doing my best to get a copy ASAP but it’s not that easy here in Malaysia.

http://www.bethpattillo.com