Pride and Prejudice: A Retelling

by Laura Wood

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Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy’s romance comes to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen’s beloved classic from bestseller Laura Wood.

Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet has no desire for a marriage of convenience.

And when she meets the handsome, wealthy Mr Darcy, her opinion of him is quickly set: he is aloof, selfish and proud – the last man in the world she would ever marry. Until their paths cross again, and again, and the pair begin to realise that first impressions can be flawed…

But as Elizabeth and Darcy become entangled in a dance through the strict hierarchies of society, will there be space for true love to bloom?

Bestselling and YA Book Prize shortlisted author Laura Wood brings Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic.

• ISBN13: 9781800900240
• Publish Date: 6 January 2022
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 136
• Language: English
• URL: http://collins.co.uk

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

I don't know about you guys, but I am an absolute sucker for retellings. Fractured fairytales, modern retellings of classics, you name it. So when I spotted Pride and Prejudice: A Retelling, written by Laura Wood, I just knew I had to give it a chance.

However, I should clarify something I learned very quickly when reading Pride and Prejudice: A Retelling is more of an abridged tale than a retelling. So that makes the title here a little bit misleading.

Essentially, this is very much the original version of Pride and Prejudice; it is just significantly shorter than the original. Now, I have ZERO problems with this premise. I think abridged classics are a more approachable way of getting people to read them. I just wish that this novel hadn't been marketed as a retelling, as that is what caught my attention in the first place.

I do think there is an audience for Pride and Prejudice: A Retelling, and I want to be very clear on this fact. This novel would be perfect for anybody that wants to read this beloved classic (my personal favorite) but don't necessarily have the time to invest in the full novel.

Thanks to Barrington Stoke Ltd and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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