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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a brilliant idea, conceived and executed by a clever young woman, must be claimed by a man.
3.5 stars rounded up. I was in love with this premise when I first saw it but in practice, it was a little strange. I love the Austen original so much that to see it changed, even in a fun and playful way, was a bit strange. But as I read on, and immersed myself in the murder mystery (Did Mr. Bingley kill his brother in law, Mr. Hurst? Or is he innocent?) I was c ...more
3.5 stars rounded up. I was in love with this premise when I first saw it but in practice, it was a little strange. I love the Austen original so much that to see it changed, even in a fun and playful way, was a bit strange. But as I read on, and immersed myself in the murder mystery (Did Mr. Bingley kill his brother in law, Mr. Hurst? Or is he innocent?) I was c ...more
Fun twist on the story with characters I know and love!
I loved this! It's a clever twist on Pride and Prejudice that exists in the same time period as the original, but imagines Darcy and Mr. Bennet as lawyers, and Elizabeth as an aspiring solicitor and amateur sleuth when necessary. It was fast-paced and witty, and a ton of fun. I highly recommend for Austen fans and murder mystery lovers. Note that it is much heavier on the mystery and adventure than it is on the romance.
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So delightful that I’m now reading Sense & Sensibility so I can better appreciate the next one in the series.
Dec 01, 2020
Katie Rowen
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Carrie
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