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The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet
- Narrated by: Nicki Paull
- Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Everyone knows the story of Elizabeth Bennet, who married Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. But what about Elizabeth's sister Mary? Master storyteller Colleen McCullough imagines a life for Mary Bennet 20 years after the events of Jane Austen's novel. Twenty years on, each of Mary's four sisters is settled in her own way: Jane has a happy marriage and a large family; Lizzie and Mr Darcy have a formidable social reputation; Lydia has a reputation of quite another kind; and Kitty is in demand in London's fashionable salons. Mary, however, is a changed woman, and newly independent of family obligations. Now she is afire with resolve - to publish a book revealing the ills of England and the plight of the poor. But the travels she undertakes to research her book will put her life in danger - and ultimately deliver her to the man who inspired her.
The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet is both an exciting adventure and a cracking romance, and a work for every woman who has wanted to leave her mark on the world.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-2019
Creative mish-mash
This was a fantastic surprise! It started out in very sedate Austen fashion, with a little Bronte thrown in, but then became an adventure, crime drama and romance all rolled into one story! Great character development too. Loved it!
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- Sarah
- 31-03-2017
Highly Recommend
This book is wonderful in every way...wish it never ended! Beautifully narrated with the different accents.
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- Paddington
- 01-09-2014
Clever extension of Pride and Prejudice.
Well worth a read!
I am so glad I got over my initial disappointment when I started listening because it really was a terrific story. It is worthwhile persisting and allowing it to flow. Colleen McCullough has written a beautifully crafted tale following on from Pride and Prejudice. I thought the narrator Nicki Paull had difficulty with some of the Darcy masculine voices but it did not take away from the enjoyment of this story. Highly recommended.
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