The Other Bennet Sister

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Mary Bennet's untold, evocative personal journey.

If you've ever felt overshadowed or undervalued, Mary's tale in "The Other Bennet Sister" might resonate with you deeply. Janice Hadlow gives us a story of growth, self-discovery, and the quest for belonging that could leave you feeling both understood and hopeful. It's for anyone who cherishes character-driven narratives and enjoys witnessing a well-deserved transformation.

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The Other Bennet Sister

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ISBN: 9781509842032
Authors: Janice Hadlow
Publisher: Mantle
Date of Publication: 2020-01-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.15
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Description

Mary, the bookish ugly duckling of Pride and Prejudice’s five Bennet sisters, emerges from the shadows and transforms into a desired woman with choices of her own. What if Mary Bennet’s life took a different path from that laid out for her in Pride and Prejudice? What if the frustrated intellectual of the Bennet family, the marginalized middle daughter, the plain girl who takes refuge in her books, eventually found the fulfillment enjoyed by her prettier, more confident sisters? This is the plot of The Other Bennet Sister, a debut novel with exactly the affection and authority to satisfy Austen fans. Ultimately, Mary’s journey is like that taken by every Austen heroine. She learns that she can only expect joy when she has accepted who she really is. She must throw off the false expectations and wrong ideas that have combined to obscure her true nature and prevented her from what makes her happy. Only when she undergoes this evolution does she have a chance at finding fulfillment; only then does she have the clarity to recognize her partner when he presents himself—and only at that moment is she genuinely worthy of love. Mary’s destiny diverges from that of her sisters. It does not involve broad acres or landed gentry. But it does include a man; and, as in all Austen novels, Mary must decide whether he is truly the one for her. In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary is a fully rounded character—complex, conflicted
 

Mary Bennet's untold, evocative personal journey.

If you've ever felt overshadowed or undervalued, Mary's tale in "The Other Bennet Sister" might resonate with you deeply. Janice Hadlow gives us a story of growth, self-discovery, and the quest for belonging that could leave you feeling both understood and hopeful. It's for anyone who cherishes character-driven narratives and enjoys witnessing a well-deserved transformation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.