Cover of The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet

Colleen McCullough

The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet

2008

This novel follows Mary Bennet, the middle sister from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, as she seeks independence and purpose in Regency-era England while navigating social class constraints and family expectations. The book serves as a sequel to Austen's original work, exploring themes of women's autonomy and social reform through Mary's journey of self-discovery.

FictionSocial classesYoung womenSocial life and customsLarge type booksKvinderHistorieParodies, imitations