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Charlotte

The captivating Pride & Prejudice retelling. Perfect for fans of the BBC TV adaptation of The Other Bennet Sister

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Charlotte

By: Helen Moffett
Narrated by: Isabella Inchbald
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Summary
 Everybody believes that Charlotte Lucas has no prospects. She is unmarried, plain, poor and reaching a dangerous age. When she stuns the neighbourhood by accepting the proposal of buffoonish clergyman Mr Collins, her best friend Lizzy Bennet is appalled by her decision. Yet this is the only way Charlotte knows how to provide for her future. Her married life will propel her into a new world: not only of duty and longed-for children, but secrets, grief, unexpected love and friendship, and a kind of freedom.

Jane Austen cared deeply about the constraints on women in Regency England. This powerful reimagining takes up where Austen left off in Pride and Prejudice, showing us a woman determined to carve a place for herself in the world. Charlotte offers a fresh, feminist addition to the post-Austen canon, beautifully imagined, and brimming with passion and intelligence. Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Regency Regency Romance Women's Fiction Romance

Critic Reviews

Astonishing
I loved this book. Fans of Pride and Prejudice will find this a worthy and engrossing companion, beautifully written. Feminist in nature, without ever lecturing the reader, it is an intimate and honest account of a woman's struggles and strengths, painting a vivid picture of female life in the nineteenth century. I always felt Charlotte Lucas and Miss de Bourgh had hidden depths that Austen's story did not have time to explore, so this is a satisfying and compelling addition to the Austen world
A sparkling read, full of passion and flair. Will delight Jane Austen fans and lovers of good fiction
An utterly compelling read and an exquisite rendering of human values. Written with a sensitive and perceptive hand, and with an affectionate homage to Austen's own unique style; spangles of wry humour and wit adorn the narrative throughout. Charlotte's distinctive voice chimes as brightly as a just-struck bell. Regarding Mr Collins; no doubt to the outside world he remains as Austen intended: part fool, part prig - these traits are neither denied nor negated - but with the deft skill of the author, we clearly begin to see Mr Collins not only through Charlotte's eyes, but also through her heart; and at once his prolixity is understood, his tenderness revealed. Charlotte is a book which complements, rather than copies. There is certainly a link with Pride and Prejudice, but not a chain; and the story moves confidently and freely in its own direction. I believe fans of Jane Austen will adore it!
An enjoyable and entertaining read which explores women's constrained choices in early 19th-century England.
All stars
Most relevant
I really appreciate when a writer considers Austen's characters beyond their youth and explores how they might grow and change throughout their lives. I also cannot help but wish that Moffett would write a novella from the perspective of Lizzie's experiences in this novel, as naturally, Charlotte's perspective can only share so much. Moffett writes with a clear love for Austen's works and changes very little from original canon. The audiobook is well produced and the narrator is very engaging. If you're in the mood for JAFF, this text is quality.

A mature an loving work of JAFF

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I wish I hadn’t relied on reviews when I purchased this book. The narrator was great but it was a convoluted story that followed some strange pathways and methods of exposition, and it seemed to finish abruptly. Unfortunately, to my mind, it didn’t capture the true spirit of Charlotte from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice nor the spirit of Lizzie Bennett, who seemed vastly different. The character of Anne DeBurge was a highlight and I commend the author on that. I also commend her on taking this journey into Jane Austen’s P&P world, but unfortunately this book was not satisfying to me as a JA fan.

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