Pride & Prejudice Mysteries: The Pursuit of Mary Bennet (Paperback)

from marcyjill

This book is a treat for those, like myself, who enjoy Jane Austen fan fiction. The story of Mary Bennett is told in Austen fashion and is a well-imagined sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Once again youngest sister Lydia sets the scene in motion with her selfish and and unscrupulous actions. Little...

from 4leschats

When Lydia arrives back at Longbourn pregnant but without Wickham, Lizzy removes Mary, from the area to minimize their scandal. They return to Pemberley to join Kitty who has a suitor about to propose. However, when the suitor seems more interested in Mary, Kitty lashes out. As Lydia's disgrace c...

from Shuffy2

What happens when 'awkward Mary Bennet' is not so awkward anymore? Will Kitty still have an advantage over her when it comes to the affections of the opposite sex? Due to the unannounced arrival of a pregnant Lydia, who refuses to return to Wickham, Mary and Kitty are sent to visit Jane and Bingl...

from mitchma

I was curious about this book. Could monochromatic Mary carry an entire book? Yes. It was a pleasant surprise. Poor Mary suffers what seemingly most middle children suffer. According to their mother, she's not as pretty as Jane. According to their father, she's not as witty or well-read as Lizzy....

from jenevolves

I liked that the author gave a voice to a minor and maligned character from Pride & Prejudice. Mary always seemed liked someone to laugh at or pity, and I think that the first-person point of view really helps give the reader sympathy for Mary. She suffers from middle child syndrome, and to see h...