First published 2008
Twenty years after Pride and Prejudice, Mary Bennet is finally free from the shackles of family duty. Brimming with newfound independence, she resolves to write a book exposing the plight of England's impoverished. But as Mary navigates a series of mishaps and intrigues, she unwittingly uncovers long-buried secrets that put her in grave danger. Meanwhile, her famous sisters grapple with their own challenges - Lizzy and Darcy's marriage is tested by politics, Lydia's wild ways land her in hot water, and Jane remains ever the dutiful wife and mother. In the end, Mary must choose between the safety of the life she knows or the chance to make her mark on the world.
Genres: fiction, romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: England, Great Britain
Period: 18th Century, 19th Century
467 pages · Hardcover · Harper Collins