Another Pride and Prejudice
rewrite? Really? Do we actually need, or even want, another
one? I would normally scream NO but in
this case I have to say YES!
This is the story of what the
servants of the Bennett household at Longbourn are up to while the events of Pride
and Prejudice are taking place above stairs. It’s a fascinating look at the day to day
operations of the kitchens and household as well as the personalities of these
famous literary personages towards the help.
(One or two interactions will surprise any Austen fan!) The author does a wonderful job keeping the
reader informed of the events in the famous novel that are running concurrently
through quotes at the beginning of each chapter and the events the servants
must attend to like the visits, the dinners and the balls.
For those who like historical
fiction this would appeal. True, the
Bennett household never existed, but it’s a great way to understand how the
common folk lived during the time. We see
the toil of laundry, the work behind every casual request and even a glimpse of
the war in Spain. This book really made
me appreciate my washing machine and running water.
