Mary Bennett of Meryton, Barbara Randell
Mary Bennett of Meryton, Barbara Randell
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Mary Bennett of Meryton
A Sequel to Pride and Prejudice

Author: Barbara Randell

Narrator: Laura Greaves

Unabridged: 3 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/21/2024


Synopsis

Mary Bennet is alone with her parents.
Three sisters are married, another living away. Now is her chance to emerge from their shadows. Becoming more confident, she begins to make new friends.
Among them are a number of eligible young men. But none of them leads to a marriage and security for Mary, as her family members intervene. Fortunately, her heart is untouched by them.
After her father's death, Mary and her mother move to a cottage, where her mother continues her complaints. Lydia returns, and elopes with another of Mary's suitors. Only after her mother's death is Mary finally able to look forward to a happy future.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda K Goodwin on March 07, 2025

Mary Bennet of Meryton This is a sweet sad take if Mary She does get her happily ever after, but not until much later. Mary has a good soul and this story tell of her unselfish heart. I also listened to the audio book of this story and was very impressed with the wonderful voice over. Very entertaini......more

Goodreads review by Susan on August 08, 2023

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel Mary Bennet is last of the daughers living at home. This is her story as she attempts to survive the nerves of her mother, and the various young man who Mrs Bennet forces into her life. Can there be a happy ending. Such a pity her elder sisters couldn't be bothered......more

Goodreads review by Tammy on February 24, 2024

I very much enjoyed this short Pride and Prejudice variation featuring Mary Bennet. No anachronisms and much more Austenian language than is usually seen.......more

Goodreads review by Rose on March 20, 2025

This charming historical novel follows Mary, a young woman who has long lived in the shadows of her sisters. As she begins to grow in confidence and form new friendships, she finds herself surrounded by potential suitors—yet family interference keeps her from securing a marriage. Despite the setback......more

Goodreads review by Kimbelle on October 02, 2023

This was an interesting twist for Mary's tale, men coming out of the woodwork to do her wrong, so to speak, friends undermining her chances, and more. But all of it was interference for the best as none of them were who she wanted to have beside her, though she did not always recognize it, or she ga......more