The Other Bennet Sister: The Perfect Regency Novel for Fans of Bridgerton and Jane Austen
Jan 2020 · Pan Macmillan
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The Other Bennet Sister presents Mary Bennet in a whole new light as she becomes Austen's newest leading lady, in a new edition with exclusive content.
Now a major BBC One TV series, starring Richard E. Grant, Ruth Jones and Ella Bruccoleri.
'Will delight Pride and Prejudice fans' - The Independent
One by one, the Bennet sisters have found their place. But what happens to the one left behind? This is the brilliant, witty, and heartbreakingly relatable story of Mary Bennet.
In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, we know the fates of the five Bennet girls. But while her sisters are celebrated for their beauty or their wit, Mary is the "plain" middle sister, the introvert in a family of extroverts, and a constant disappointment to her mother.
Lonely and lacking connection, Mary turns to the only place she feels safe: her books. Determined to be "right" since she can never be "beautiful", she prepares for a life of solitude at Longbourn.
One by one, the other sisters move on: Jane and Lizzy for love, and Lydia for respectability. Mary is destined to remain single, at least until her father dies and the house is bequeathed to the reviled Mr Collins.
But when that fateful day finally arrives, the life Mary expected is turned upside down. In the face of uncertainty, she slowly discovers that there is hope for the "plain" sister after all . . .
Experience the witty, life-affirming tale of a young woman finally finding her place in the world.
This is Mary Bennet's story.
'It's difficult not to race through those final pages' - Jo Baker, author of Longbourn
Now a major BBC One TV series, starring Richard E. Grant, Ruth Jones and Ella Bruccoleri.
'Will delight Pride and Prejudice fans' - The Independent
One by one, the Bennet sisters have found their place. But what happens to the one left behind? This is the brilliant, witty, and heartbreakingly relatable story of Mary Bennet.
In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, we know the fates of the five Bennet girls. But while her sisters are celebrated for their beauty or their wit, Mary is the "plain" middle sister, the introvert in a family of extroverts, and a constant disappointment to her mother.
Lonely and lacking connection, Mary turns to the only place she feels safe: her books. Determined to be "right" since she can never be "beautiful", she prepares for a life of solitude at Longbourn.
One by one, the other sisters move on: Jane and Lizzy for love, and Lydia for respectability. Mary is destined to remain single, at least until her father dies and the house is bequeathed to the reviled Mr Collins.
But when that fateful day finally arrives, the life Mary expected is turned upside down. In the face of uncertainty, she slowly discovers that there is hope for the "plain" sister after all . . .
Experience the witty, life-affirming tale of a young woman finally finding her place in the world.
This is Mary Bennet's story.
'It's difficult not to race through those final pages' - Jo Baker, author of Longbourn
The Other Bennet Sister presents Mary Bennet in a whole new light as she becomes Austen's newest leading lady, in a new edition with exclusive content.
Now a major BBC One TV series, starring Richard E. Grant, Ruth Jones and Ella Bruccoleri.
'Will delight Pride and Prejudice fans' - The Indepen...
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39 reviews
Melinda
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January 31, 2024
A must read for every Austen fan. It tells the well known story of Pride and Prejudice from the vantage point of Mary Bennet and goes beyond to tell Mary's tale. The prose is just lovely, often reminding of Austen's style, yet bringing its own joy.
LaserGamer2346 “Ari”
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March 24, 2026
Discovered after watching the BBC drama adaptation of the book, I love how this shows everything we know about the Bennett sisters from another perspective. Really enjoyed it.
Haleema Mehrban
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May 4, 2026
loved it
About the author
Janice Hadlow was born in London and studied history at university. After a few years working for the House of Commons, she joined the BBC and became a television producer. She was the recipient of a number of awards and is a fellow of the Royal Television Society, as well as of King's College, University of London. Her bestselling debut novel, The Other Bennet Sister, was adapted into a hit BBC TV series in 2026. She is also the author of Rules of the Heart, published in 2025.
Janice Hadlow was born in London and studied history at university. After a few years working for the House of Commons, she joined the BBC and became a television producer. She was the recipient of a number of awards and is a fellow of the Royal Television Society, as well as of King's College, U...
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