Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series is a clever retelling of Pride and Prejudice that reimagines the iconic settings, characters, and romances in a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit. When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity … 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.
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I love a great retelling and this just might be my new favorite retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I love the original story and mysteries, so this combo was an absolute hit for me.
17 year old Lizzie Bennet wants nothing to do with the typical womanly duties and would rather be a solicitor or barrister like her father. Her character is portrayed so perfectly in this retelling. I just love what Price did with Collins, it made me seriously giddy. Darcy was so well done, and of course I pictured him as Collin Firth.
Price did an amazing job of knowing when to stay true to the original story and when and where to stray. Each character was easily
Recognizable, yet perfectly different to fit this new story.
The mystery aspect was fast paced and compelling, it kept me guessing and and wondering what would be next to come.
I Loved it so much that I’ve already pre-ordered myself a physical copy and I am so ready for Price’s next retelling.
I appreciated the author’s note, which showed how much research she had done for the era.
The only thing that I would say didn’t work for me, was that sometimes the language didn’t fit with the time period. It felt too current. It did not take away from the fun story though.
Overall, this was an amazingly well done retelling and was a fun, quick read.
If you like Victorian era Mysteries and /or Pride and Prejudice, I think this book is right up your alley.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio for the voice galley in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price is an excellent historical fiction that is based on the characters of one of my favorite novels of all time: Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. Ms. Price takes these characters, Regency England, and all the wit and wisdom of my beloved Ms. Austin and whips it all into an excellent murder/mystery detective novel.
There are always risks when taking a beloved novel and creating a spin on a classic. It can either be well-done or a hot mess. This novel was most certainly a home run. I loved the use of the classic characters, a rough general plot, and their well-established personalities in a new spin. I loved the murder, mystery, legal, and romance plot that the author developed. She stayed true to the characters, while keeping the reader engaged, entertained, and created her own spin. I loved the mystery, the suspense, the hilarious one-liners and barbs. I loved the banter between all of the characters. I literally laughed out loud numerous times. I enjoyed the complexity of the plot and characters, as well as the ending.
This is the start of a new series, however I think a spin-off of this current book into a new series has so much potential. I would most definitely read that, as well as the rest of this exciting series. This author, and this series has so much potential, and I cannot wait to see how it all unfolds.
5/5 stars
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