Saturday, December 20, 2008

Channeling Austen

On the Lookout...
The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet is due for release just in time for New Year reading and is Colleen McCullough's sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. McCullough’s book begins 20 years later with Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy trapped in a passionless marriage; Jane, Lydia and Kitty challenging Mr. Darcy's rigid sense of propriety; and sister Mary off on an adventure to save the poor.

Revered as Austen's books are in so many circles, we’re more than a little curious… as you will be, too. We expect plenty of talk about this one.