I never give 5 stars lightly - it always means I can imagine myself re-reading (or listening) to a book. I can absolutely see enjoying this book, just like a do Jane Austen's original work, over and over again. This is such a fun story. It's the same characters we know, the author cleverly kept their names, but they are in completely different roles.

And someone has committed murder.

I loved trying to figure out how all the pieces on the board moved together. I couldn't imagine who of my loved characters could now commit murder but I was quickly ready to point a finger at them all (who knew I was so disloyal?!). I loved the different lines I loved so much flowing out of other character's mouths. Such a fun story that didn't focus on love and marriage so much (which was a nice change of pace.) I look forward to enjoying this one again as I anxiously await the next in the series!!

This book was not what I thought it was but, it was still pretty good. Seventeen year old Lizzie is bound and determined to find the correct person who committed the crime as she is sure they have arrested the wrong person. As with all Pride and ... books there is a Mr. Darcy and of course Lizzy is falling in love with him.
This book is ok for the time period and follows other Pride books to a extent. The murder part is pretty cool and the investigations we for the time period is I guess what you would expect. This book was a pretty good audio.

Clever and engaging story wrapped around the bones of a well known novel. There narration was unexpectedly pleasant and I couldn’t stop listening! A great way to read a mystery. Some plot points were a little anachronistic or farfetched but it didn’t bother me considering what the author was able to do with the characters.

Oh my goodness, this book was amazing. I stayed up all night reading this book. This is a very well written & unique pride and prejudice retelling. I cannot wait for the second book in this series.

**Please see content/trigger warnings at the end of this review**

This story is an alternate-telling of Pride and Prejudice where Lizzie Bennet works in her father's law office and dreams of being a barrister. But despite her extreme aptitude and inherent smarts, she is dismissed for being a girl, especially by the repugnant Collins (who also steals credit for her work). Then a murder takes place and the prime suspect is Bingley. Lizzie is determined to prove her worth in the law firm, hoping that her father will hire her on officially if she can solve the mystery with logic. But while she is trying to convince Bingley to take her on to help him, his friend Darcy shows up, throwing his weight around and that of his own father's law firm, where he also works. Lizzie and Darcy instantly rub each other the wrong way and despite being told to stop by Darcy, Bingley agrees she should keep investigating. Lizzie continues on her journey to find the truth and prove herself.

I really enjoyed this romp through P&P with a murder mystery element. Knowing the original story made it very fun to recognize characters and how they were placed in the story. There were also some interesting villains and how they tied into the story and each other.


Content/trigger warnings: misogyny, murder, gun violence

This audio was just amazing i love all versions of Pride and Prejudice and when i find a retelling of sorts like Pride and Premeditation i have to have it to read or listen to. i really love this version of Elizabeth and Darcy

DNF at 15%. Unfortunately the synthetic voices made this voice galley almost impossible to get through. I was constantly pulled out of the story because of this. When I requested this audiobook, I was unaware of the format and that's entirely my fault. I wish I could read this as an eGalley because the story does have so much potential and I'm definitely picking it up as soon as it comes out. The cover is stunning and the premise holds so much promise.

Pride and Premeditation is a fresh take on the classic Jane Austen tale, adding in the fun twist of a murder mystery and managing to make Lizzie herself even more headstrong and obstinate.

Of course, certain liberties had to be taken with respect to the culture at the time - Lizzie would have never been able to actually aspire to be a lawyer in reality, but the changes weren't enough to suspend disbelief, so I was happy to keep reading.

The original charm of Darcy is lost, however, in this new incarnation. Still introverted and aloof, this Darcy doesn't get the same arc of redemption as his predecessors, which leads to the ending feeling more slapdash than polish.

#PrideandPremeditation by Tirzah Price was so much fun! I am a big fan of Jane Austen books so I worried about the retelling. I was quickly caught up in the story and while it has the tone and many of the characters from Pride and Prejudice, it is also a different story, a murder mystery no less, and a really good story. Lizzie Bennet has her work cut out for her as she seeks to work as a lawyer in her father's firm, frequently disregarded or worse, others taking credit for her work. True to the original, Lizzie is a strong woman who refuses to give up. Very enjoyable! I look forward to future installments from Price.
Thank you to #NetGalley for the advanced voice galley in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun take on Pride and Prejudice. I liked seeing Elizabeth Bennett working for her dad in a law firm and it was realistic career path for her strong personality. I did appreciate the author's note at the end - yes, this profession wouldn't have been possible for women in the given time period, but I was able to suspend my disbelief for a fun romp.

A lot of the characters' roles and even their notable dialogue remained the same but there were some definite diversions from original characters that I enjoyed (after all, we're dealing with murder here. There was no murder in Pride & Prejudice.). What I did like about this take on it was the well-earned slap some of the characters got that we've always wanted to give in Jane Austen's original. It was nice to see some characters get what we've always wanted them to.

So although I considered this a fun time and I liked it for the most part, I do think it will end up being forgettable. I didn't feel the slow burn between Elizabeth and Darcy, I missed the cute romance between Jane & Bingley, and I was sorely missing the idiocy of the younger sisters. I do think Price retold this story in a fresh way, but I didn't come away feeling particularly strong about it in either direction. Good for a one time read, not going to leave a lasting impression.

Pride and Premeditation is the best retelling of Pride and Prejudice I’ve found. The author was able to give an entertaining twist to the characters and their story to include murder mystery and an interesting display of women’s rights during this time period. The story was unpredictable and very enjoyable. I wish the ending would not have been so abrupt but it certainly was not lacking. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys retellings and murder mystery. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher/author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Pride and Premeditation is the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mystery series by American author, Tirzah Price. Lizzie Bennet works at her father’s legal practice, Longbourn & sons (at which no sons are employed) under the guise of visiting her dear friend, Charlotte Lucas, who is engaged as a legal secretary.

Lizzie’s work entails proof-reading and rewriting of contracts, although she has made discreet enquiries in certain cases, only to have her hard-won information stolen by the firm’s junior partner, the odious Mr Collins, who presents it to Mr Bennet as his own. Determined she will one day be a barrister, she implores Mr Bennet to employ her as a solicitor, and is told she needs to find her own case and prove herself first.

When she hears of the arrest of a Mr Charles Bingley for the murder of his brother-in-law, George Hurst, Lizzie poses as Bingley’s sister to gain entry to Newgate prison. Bingley is impressed by Lizzie’s theories but his own solicitor and good friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy is not only dismissive but also insulting towards her. Nonetheless, Bingley assents to her making enquiries…

In the days that follow, Lizzie takes audacious action: she impersonates a friend of Mrs Hurst to gain access to the house; insinuates herself into the crime scene; collects trace evidence; interviews witnesses; performs covert surveillance; and almost gets herself arrested by a Bow Street runner.

Lizzie proves to be inventive, resourceful and daring, but when Darcy complains about her to Longbourn and sons, she attracts her father’s ire and engages in a very spirited exchange with Darcy. Subsequently she is given disturbing information about him and warned off him by several people.

Many of the Pride and Prejudice players feature, their character true to form, their connections, affections and enmities mostly the same, although some are given occupations: Mr Bennet, Mr Collins and Fitzwilliam Darcy are all in the legal profession, George Wickham is a Bow Street runner; and, as usual, Jane Bennet gives wise advice to Lizzie, Lydia Bennet is frivolous and headstrong, and Mrs Bennet is still intent on marrying off her daughters.

The plot is, of course, quite different, and cleverly done to incorporate many of the relationships of the original, but manages to include kidnappings, pirates, a very dramatic dockside scene, gunplay, several murders and a brilliant defence in court.

The author’s note does state that she has taken liberties with facts such as women in legal professions, and she intentionally makes Lizzie ambitious, an amateur sleuth, and a feminist. Taken in the spirit intended, this is quite an entertaining read.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Harper Audio. The voice galley is an interesting concept in itself: it is created with a synthetic voice only, so is not a preview of the audio book. Hence the narration can be quite stilted, with strange emphasis.

Wow! What a different spin on a classic. It took me a while to be able to rewire my brain to hear this story as a new story. This story with familiar characters with different roles but similar,if that makes sense, was refreshing and enjoyable. It definitely made you think throughout to rework the puzzle pieces of the story to create a new one in your brain. I highly recommend this story especially if you have already read the first one. If you haven’t read the original one and read this then I would recommend read the original one either after or first before so you get a jest of the storyline.

This was just what a needed! A Jane Austen Mystery series YAY! I really enjoyed this book and can not wait to read the upcoming books in this new series. The story follows Lizzy Bennet, a 17 year old girl who wants to become an attorney and when a murder hits close to home, she is on the case to prove she is serious and capable of her Father's recognition and praise. Mr. Darcy, a young man and heir of Pemberley Associates, is hired to review this case. I loved the bantering between them! So sweet and makes me want more. A Pride and Prejudice retelling that I definitely recommend. Thanks so much to #Netgalley for the early review copy.

Thank you NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a fun read, the characters were dynamic and memorable. If you enjoy strong female leads, murder mysteries and a dash of courtroom drama, you should check this out.

I haven't read fan fiction this good since Pride & Prejudice and Zombies. Elizabeth Bennet as a lawyer working with Darcy and defending Bingley who is accused of a murder? Yes, please! And although the actual murderer was pretty easy to guess, this was so much fun and makes me want to watch the 1996 version of P&P again.

Thank you to Netgalley for this voice galley preview for an honest review. #netgalley #prideandpremeditation

This was my first Voice Galley, and I know that this isn't meant to be a review of the app or recording, but I was pleasantly surprised. NetGalley's app is comparable to the Audible app for listening functions, and it was an all-around pleasant listening experience.

I thought this was a really fun retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. To be honest, I have never read the original, but I have watched and loved several film adaptations, and would count this retelling among my favourites. I really should try to read the original one of these days... 😂

In this completely new and reimagined version of Austen's beloved story, Mr. Bennett is cast as a partner in the law firm Longborn & Sons. Mr. Collins is another solicitor in the same firm, and Mr. Bennett's heir. Charlotte Lucas is the firm's secretary. When Mr. Bingley is accused of murdering his brother-in-law, Lizzie jumps at the chance to solve her very own case and prove herself to her father (and all of mankind) and earn a position in the firm. Lizzie gets herself into all kinds of trouble as she follows leads, searches for evidence, interviews witnesses, and cavorts with questionable characters in an effort to prove Bingley's innocence, find the murderer, and beat Darcy.

I enjoyed the mystery a lot, but the romance didn't quite do it for me. It felt a smidge contrived to fit the original story, and if I'm honest, this version of Darcy is one of my least favourites. He just didn't come across as an exceptional or very interesting character, even at the end. I was much more invested in Lizzie herself, and in solving the mystery.

My favourite part of this book was probably the characters. I felt that the author stayed true to the personalities of the characters as portrayed in other versions of the story that I have known and loved, which is really important, in my opinion, especially when retelling a well-known classic with such iconic characters.

I've learned that this is the first in a series of Jane Austen murder mystery retellings which will be coming out in the next few years. I must say that I am very excited to see what other adventures the author will take us on, and I'm also curious to know if there will be any character crossovers.

I am a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice but Austen inspired fiction is generally a no-no for me. That being said, I love a good old mystery and a murder to solve. The idea of Lizzie and D'arcy working together to defend Bingley and find the real killer sounded like something I just shouldn't pass up.
I loved it. I especially liked how the author worked in one or two lines of the more famous dialogue and quotes from P&P. It was cleverly executed and had me laughing out loud. The crime itself and the investigations made by Lizzie made great reading. An entertaining mystery with a few unexpected twists.
I really hope there are more mysteries in the pipeline for Lizzie and D'arcy to solve.


Initially, I was confused about the time period. Was it set in the modern-day with Regency societal conventions or was it set in the Regency era with a few modern twists on societal norms? I imagined it to be the Regency era but it wasn't really clear until the author notes in the end credits and I'm not sure the teen target market will necessarily draw the correct conclusion.

*4.5

Pride and Premeditation is a combination of Jane Austen and Agatha Christie. It manages to add an exciting and unique twist to a well-known classic.

Elizabeth Bennet is trying to prove herself as a lawyer and ends up caught in a murder investigation. The author did an amazing job at capturing the essence of the characters while having them trying to solve the mystery. Having Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy be rivals in this makes their relationship and banter more fun to read about, and adds another layer to the romance.

The author did not go as in-depth into the side characters, as in the source material, but I wish she had because they could have added a lot to the story.

Pride and Premeditation was fast-paced and intriguing. I thought I had solved the mystery around 75% in, but it took a few twists and turns that I should have seen coming but didn’t.

This was such a fun ride! I enjoyed the mystery, romance, and family drama that was present throughout the book. However, I do believe that the first half of the book felt way slower than the second half. The second half of the book I finished in one day, while the other half took me a while longer. I also would have hoped the romance would have been a little bit stronger. With the intricate mystery and other plots all happening at once, the romance felt like a quick second thought that only started to happen 60% of the way into the book. All of that being said, congratulations to Tirzah Price for writing a book that make me gasp out loud! I hope there is a sequel!