DECEMBER 3, 2023
By Harry Mottram: Hungarian author Zita Muranyi (pictured) has published a new novel which may be of interest to fans of Jane Austen and in particular Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy. On Mr. Darcy’s Sofa is in her own words a book that: “combines humour with poignant moments, creating a compelling narrative…”
A Hungarian take on one of Jane Austen’s most memorable characters – well why not? The publicity reads: “Throughout the book, the references and comparisons to Jane Austen and Mr. Darcy are skilfully interwoven, adding a layer of depth and resonance to the story. On Mr. Darcy’s Sofa is set in Hungary and draws on the author’s own experiences, offering a unique perspective that transports readers to a captivating world of love, loss, and second chances.”
Zita Muranyi is a Hungarian writer and poet and has previously won the Sandor Bródy Prize for her debut novel, Tükörpalota. Muranyi’s. There’s plenty about the writer on the internet and on her website at https://zita-muranyi-author-page.mozellosite.com/
She explains that in On Mr. Darcy’s Sofa, readers are introduced to Presser, ‘Mr. Darcy’s 21st-century alter ego, who finds himself grappling with the challenges of real life. Struggling in the job market and facing the complexities of marriage and co-parenting, Presser’s journey is a heartfelt exploration of the human experience. On Mr. Darcy’s Sofa is set in Hungary and draws on the author’s own experiences, offering a unique perspective that transports readers to a captivating world of love, loss, and second chances.”
In Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice Darcy is Bingley’s friend and owner of Pemberley in Derbyshire, who despite his arrogant persona eventually falls for the book’s hero Elizabeth Bennet. A novel that has been made into a number of movies and TV series.
On Mr. Darcy’s Sofa is available for purchase on Amazon or on her website.
You must be logged in to post a comment.