The Other Bennet Sister : A captivating tale of love and self-discovery in Jane Austen's world
Soon to be a BBC TV series. 'Will delight Pride and Prejudice fans' - Independent A
wonderfully warm homage to Jane Austen and a delightful new story in its own right Janice
Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister is a life-affirming tale of a young woman finding her place in
the world. This is Mary Bennet's story . . . In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Mary is
the middle of the five Bennet girls and the plainest of them all so what hope does she have?
Prim and pious with no redeeming features she is unloved and seemingly unlovable. The Other
Bennet Sister though shows another side to Mary. An introvert in a family of extroverts a
constant disappointment to her mother who values beauty above all else fearful of her father's
sharp tongue with little in common with her siblings - is it any wonder she turns to books for
both company and guidance? And if she finds her life lonely or lacking that she determines to
try harder at the one thing she can be: right. One by one her sisters marry - Jane and Lizzy
for love Lydia for some semblance of respectability - but Mary it seems is destined to
remain single and live out her life at Longbourn at least until her father dies and the house
is bequeathed to the reviled Mr Collins. But when that fateful day finally comes she slowly
discovers that perhaps there is hope for her after all. Set in the enchanting world of
Regency England The Other Bennet Sister is a captivating tale of love self-discovery and the
true meaning of happiness. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen and historical romance this witty
and uplifting novel will make you feel - and cheer - for Mary as you never have before. 'It's
difficult not to race through those final pages' - Jo Baker author of Longbourn
