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 onlyever 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.