Description
In this illuminating retelling of Jane Austen’s world, a lesser-known Bennet sister steps into the spotlight, revealing how family duty, social expectation, and personal longing shape a life at the margins of literary fame. As the Bennets navigate courtship, reputation, and the shifting currents of class and character, the story explores what it means to be seen—and what it costs to remain unheard. With Hadlow’s sharp historical sensibility and vivid, character-driven prose, the novel blends Austen’s wit with a fresh emotional focus on identity, agency, and the quiet power of resilience. For readers who love period detail and psychological depth, it offers a compelling new lens on a beloved family and the choices that define them.
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hardcover
Henry Holt and Company
Published Jan 1, 2020
480 pages
ISBN: 9781250129413
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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