Pride and Premeditation (Barnes & Noble YA Book Club Edition)

by Tirzah Price

Overview

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Pride and Premeditation is the fresh and fun spin on a treasured Jane Austen classic we didn’t know we needed. Rather than getting married, 17-year-old Lizzie Bennett is set on becoming a barrister just like her father. When Charles Bingley is accused of murder, Lizzie takes it upon herself to prove his innocence and her legal prowess. Twists and turns abound in this delightfully authentic, yet still utterly original reinterpretation of Pride and Prejudice.

This Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Pride and Premeditation, the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series, contains a bonus chapter and author Q&A available only here!

"Pride and Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre." —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series

When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young heir to the prestigious firm Pemberley Associates.

Convinced the authorities have imprisoned the wrong person, Lizzie vows to solve the murder on her own. But as the case—and her feelings for Darcy—become more complicated, Lizzie discovers that her dream job could make her happy, but it might also get her killed.

Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper, Pride and Premeditation is a clever retelling that weaves the iconic settings, characters, and romances of the eponymous literary classic into a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063116443
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Series:	Jane Austen Murder Mystery Series , #1
Edition description:	Barnes & Noble YA Book Club Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.50(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Tirzah Price holds an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has worked as an independent bookseller and teen librarian, and is now a contributing editor at Book Riot. When she’s not writing, reading, or talking about YA books, she splits her time between experimenting in the kitchen and knitting enough socks to last the fierce Michigan winters. Pride and Premeditation is her debut novel.

Editorial Reviews

"Clever and witty, perfectly written, compulsively readable, and utterly unputdownable."

Virginia Boecker

"Pride and Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre."

Kerri Maniscalco

01/01/2021

Gr 8 Up—Seventeen-year-old Lizzie Bennet would be the best solicitor in her father's law firm, and she knows it—but the restrictions of Regency-era England stand in her way. When the young Mr. Bingley is arrested for murder, Lizzie sees an opportunity to prove her worth by proving his innocence, even if he's already chosen the infuriating Fitzwilliam Darcy to help him. As Lizzie searches London for clues and a culprit with only days to spare, she and Darcy unwittingly find themselves in the sights of a killer. Price's knowledge of Austen's original novel shines through in this delightful, fast-paced reinterpretation, balancing the intentionally loosened historical accuracy. While the plot is of its own design, Austen's characters are recognizable by both their names and actions, with Charlotte Lucas a notable exception to the almost all-white cast (her father is white, her mother from the West Indies). However, while the story addresses the social implications of her background, Charlotte shoulders the burden of teaching and there is little reflection on it by Lizzie. VERDICT Price's YA debut is a clever, twisting murder mystery adaptation that will keep both Austen fans and newcomers on their toes. This first book in the series will intrigue readers of Brittany Cavallaro's A Study in Charlotte and Kerri Maniscalco's Stalking Jack the Ripper.—Madeline Newquist, Center for Fiction, Brooklyn, NY

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