A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's best-known story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.
Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest in a family of five daughters. Although their mother is very keen to see them all married to wealthy men, Elizabeth is determined that she will
only
ever
marry for love.
At a ball, Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy, who at first she believes is proud and haughty.
But perhaps there is more to him than first meets the eye...
Katherine Woodfine
is best known for her historical series,
The Sinclair Mysteries,
which includes
The Clockwork Sparrow.
A huge fan of Jane Austen from a young age, she's perfectly placed to bring the Bennet sisters to a new audience.
Eglantine Ceulemans
captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.
Illustrated and retold editions are also available for:
Emma
,
Persuasion
Sense and Sensibility
Mansfield Park
and
Northanger Abbey
. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature.
For readers aged eight and up.