A delightfully gentle story, not really romantic but true to life. Gave a very vivid insight into woman’s choice at that time, romance would have been for the lucky and the wealthy. Nicely written managing to be both heartwarming and sad.

A really interesting viewpoint from the perspective of a not so beautiful bride, and her life.
Easy and enjoyable to read, emotional and thought provoking.

As a fan of Pride and Prejudice, I love entering that world again but am suspicious about how well done the attempt will be. I needn’t worried about this foray through Charlotte being the protagonist. The author does a good job of imagining her life after P&P; I was able to lose myself in the story without any niggles that took me out of the story (such as when sometimes Americans write with British characters and get dialogue or settings wrong).
Thought-provoking about the situation of a woman in those times and the trade-offs she had to make. Fully enjoyable – I recommend this one.

I really enjoyed this book ,a story inspired by the Pride and Prejudice novel .It tells of Charlotte Lucas after her loveless marriage to Mr Collins .She has married for security not love but she works hard at being a Clergyman's wife.Then she meets Mr Travis a local farmer and her heart is turned upside down !Such a lovely gentle story a joy to read .Many thanks to the Publisher the Author and NetGalley for my review copy in return for an honest review .

Hi I'm sorry I started this but couldn't get into it. Maybe I should have persevered but I didnt realise it was about the characters in Jane Austen. I'm sure it is a great read if you like that genre.

Thank you for the chance to read.

Best wishes

Charlotte Lucas, at the age of 27 and by no means an outstanding beauty, fears becoming a spinster but her hopes are raised when she discovers that her good friend has declined a proposal from Pastor William Collins, a gentleman who causes Charlotte’s heart to flutter. In due course she finds herself as his dutiful wife, in a marriage that takes her away from her family to an estate in Kent, giving her security but certainly not an abundance of love. The Parsonage enjoys the patronage of Lady Catherine de Bourgogne to whom William appears to pay far more attention.

Charlotte produces a lively daughter to whom she is devoted, but still craves love from her husband. In the course of making Parish calls on the sick and frail she encounters the son of elderly Mr Travis. Frequent encounters between Charlotte and the younger Mr Travis, hardly seem accidental. Hearts flutter, but can her heart overrule her head?

An interesting story about Charlotte Lucas - Elizabeth Bennet's friend in Pride & Prejudice. It is Charlotte who marries the pompous Mr Collins after he is rejected by Elizabeth. She does so knowing all of the consequences of her decision based on the ideals of the time. A lot of interesting ideas to discuss. A good book club book.

A book set and based around Pride and Prejudice when life for women was very different to how it is today.
An enjoyable historical fiction story, easy to read.

'There is no use exhausting oneself by railing against the vagaries of fate. Doing so leaves no room for any of the good in life - and, I tell myself firmly, there is much good.'

If you're a fan of Pride and Prejudice, you will certainly adore this. The tone, the writing, the syntax, it is all perfectly suited to the time in which the novel is set. The characters are immensely likeable, and it is a lovely read. Personally, I've not read much set in this period so I'm probably not the best judge, but I found it to be the most wonderful way to while away an afternoon.

This was a story which highlighted the plight of the women of the time who were mere chattels to be directed in a way that benefitted their male relatives. They found what happiness they could in strained circumstances. I am so glad that most women are now free of these expectations.. An absorbing read.

A nice little story, based on Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Charlotte is a dutiful clergyman's wife putting up with his bowing and scraping to the aristocracy, until one day her life changes. There were some interesting historical touches within the narrative.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.

Set around pride and prejudice, it tells the story of Me Collins and his wife from their marriage until he inherits his cousin's estate. An interesting perspective of characters I was not overly familiar with.