Feb 09 2025 48 mins
This week, we’re taking a detour from the world of Darcy and Elizabeth to dive into The Other Bennet Girl by Janice Hadlow—a novel that gives Mary Bennet her time to shine! The story follows Mary from her childhood in the shadow of her "prettier" sisters all the way to several years after the events of Pride and Prejudice, exploring themes of self-worth, personal growth, and what it means to find your place in the world.
We dig into Mary’s evolution as a character, her romantic choices, and how well the book aligns with the spirit of Austen’s world. While we don't always agree on the direction the book takes, we have a lot of fun discussing it!
If you’ve ever wanted Mary Bennet to get her moment—or just love a lively book chat—this episode is for you!
Talk at ya later!
🎵 Music Credit:
Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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