Longbourn
The unputdownable Richard and Judy pick
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4.5 • 40 Ratings
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
The perfect gift for all Jane Austen fans!
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK
'Utterly engrossing' Guardian
It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House, and Sarah's hands are chapped and raw. Domestic life below stairs, ruled with a tender heart and an iron will by Mrs Hill the housekeeper, is about to be disturbed by the arrival of a new footman, bearing secrets and the scent of the sea.
What readers are saying:
'A novel to be savoured'
'Highly recommended'
'Very enjoyable exploration of the background to Pride and Prejudice'
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Much more than an homage to Pride and Prejudice, this story of Sarah, a servant in the Bennet household, stands up on its own as a terrific piece of writing. Sarah’s life and loves take center stage, while the dramas involving Elizabeth, Jane and the other Bennet sisters unfold in the background. This gritty historical novel is enjoyable whether or not you love Austen.
Customer Reviews
Longbourn
A beautiful backdrop to a much loved novel. It is an engaging twist on that which is well known - insightful, amusing, surprising.
Long ours
A slow start but it became a gripping read before long. Great insight into domestic life and into the horrors of war. I really enjoyed it.
Loved it
Truly a great book, I enjoyed reading it.