by Jane Austen
1813
In early 19th century England, a family of five girls is marked for
marriage by their rather silly mother, Mrs. Bennet. More than one
suitor comes calling; Elizabeth, the second oldest, is courted by the
wealthy and arrogant Mr. Darcy, but she finds him insupportable. Will
his snooty relatives crush her sister’s chance of marrying their friend
Mr. Bingley? Will the foolish youngest sister, Lydia, lead them into
ruin with her wanton ways? Will Elizabeth never find happiness with
Darcy? The answers, of course, are obviously negative – but this
delicate, intricate novel kept me turning the pages (all 375 of them)
eagerly. Written with a superb verbal dexterity, laced with rich and
subtle wit, this novel is truly a classic.
five stars
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