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To Jane Austen’s faithful readers, it is a truth universally acknowledged that the hearts of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are forever entwined. But if Miss Caroline Bingley has her way, all will transpire very differently.
Ever since she met him, Caroline has intended to wed Mr. Darcy. Intelligent and well educated, Caroline is an ambitious rising star in fashionable society―some might say conniving―but in Regency England, what can she do to better her situation but marry well? Surely, Mr. Darcy is aware that Caroline will make the perfect wife and hostess at Pemberley, his grand estate. Now, all she need do is await his proposal.
Caroline’s brother, Charles, takes a country estate, Netherfield Park, where he is drawn to Jane Bennet. To Caroline’s initial amusement, Mr. Darcy takes note of Elizabeth Bennet, but humour turns to concern when his interest increases.
At the same time, Caroline meets Mr. Tryphon, a young man new to London and introduced to society by Caroline’s friend, Lady Eleanor Amesbury. Try as she may, Caroline finds it well-nigh impossible to maintain her decorum in his company. Despite her growing feelings for Mr. Tryphon’s dark eyes, and the touch of his firm forearm beneath her gloved fingers, Caroline knows that her future life is entwined with that of Mr. Darcy. And nothing―not love, passion, friendship, or loyalty―shall stand in the way of Caroline’s aspirations in Miss Bingley Requests, Judy McCrosky’s richly romantic reimagining of Pride and Prejudice.
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- ISBN: 9781683318385
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- ISBN: 9781683318385
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November 1, 2018
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is reimagined through the eyes of the "other woman." Self-absorbed Caroline Bingley believes neither love nor empathy should come before the Bingley family's fortune and social standing. For years she has planned to marry the aloof, wealthy, and sophisticated Mr. Darcy, best friend to her brother Charles--even though Darcy has never mentioned it. But when Charles leases a country estate, the group is bombarded by their neighbors, the Bennet family. Charles is smitten with Jane, and Mr. Darcy is mesmerized by carefree and outspoken Eliza. Not only does Eliza Bennet threaten her plans, but the charismatic Mr. Tryphon sends Caroline into an improper dither with his touch. Caroline must decide if securing a station in high society is more important than true love. VERDICT With original passages from Pride and Prejudice unusually woven into the story, this charming tale told by Eliza Bennet's rival will allow enthusiasts to peer through the windows of Mr. Darcy's Pemberley estate, wondering who will marry whom.--K.L. Romo, Duncanville, TX
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December 21, 2018
Miss Caroline Bingley knows that her beauty is exceptional; her charms undeniable; her wealth crucial; her brother, Charles, delightful; and her engagement to Mr. Darcy of Pemberley, inevitable. In order to remain in the highest echelons of society, she must cultivate the best of relationships with those who have already cemented their social status. Thus, forming a friendship with Lady Amesbury is most agreeable and made even more so by the growing attentions of the gentleman Mr. Tryphon. But Miss Caroline Bingley didn't anticipate the Bennet sisters. Fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice get a glimpse into the story behind Miss Bingley's snipes toward the Bennet family. Caroline is determined to follow the path she has set for herself regardless of others. In this tale that goes beyond the confines of the Bennet household, readers learn that Caroline intends on marrying Mr. Darcy even as she becomes confused by her own growing affection for Mr. Tryphon. VERDICT Lovers of Jane Austen will find much to enjoy here as they explore the perspective of Miss Caroline Bingley.-Connie Williams, Petaluma Public Library, CA
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