A classic love story about manners, men and modern romance retold by
bestselling Australian author, Fiona PalmerWestern Australia, 2019:
The Bennets are a farming family struggling to make ends meet.
Lizzy, passionate about working the land, is determined to save the
farm. Spirited and independent, she has little patience for her mother's
focus on finding a suitable man for each of her five daughters.When the
dashing Charles Bingley, looking to expand his farm holdings, buys
the neighbouring property of Netherfield Park, Mrs Bennet and the entire
district of Coodardy are atwitter with gossip and speculation. Will he
attend the local dance and is he single? These questions are soon
answered when he and Lizzy's sister Jane form an instant connection on
the night. But it is Charlie's best friend, farming magnate Will
Darcy, who leaves a lasting impression when he slights Lizzy, setting
her against him.Can Lizzy and Will put judgements and pride aside to
each see the other for who they really are? Or in an age where
appearance and social media rule, will prejudice prevail?Australia's
bestselling storyteller Fiona Palmer reimagines Jane Austen's beloved
classic tale of manners and marriage, transporting an enduring love
story in this very twenty-first century novel about family, female
empowerment and matters of the heart.
