Notes From Your BooksellerPride 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.
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"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 caseand her feelings for Darcybecome 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.