Introducing Mrs Collins: A Pride and Prejudice sequel telling the story of what Charlotte Lucas did next....

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Introducing Mrs Collins
Meet Mrs Collins as never before!
I absolutely loved this book! It is a wonderful story that imagines what life would be like for Charlotte Lucas after she accepts Mr Collins' proposal. ... READ MORE
Emily at Tenterden
Introducing Mrs Collins
Best follow up to P & P superb
I’m rather particular about which books I really enjoy. Many recent publications are not up to scratch or as advertised. This is not one of them, it is sup... READ MORE
VJW
Introducing Mrs Collins
Loved it!
I so enjoyed this book! It was highly entertaining, very moving and funny and just so cleverly and respectfully done. Rachel’s sense of humour shines throu... READ MORE
Rhiannon MacG

Synopsis

Charlotte Lucas finally becomes the heroine of her own story in this heartfelt and mermerising sequel to Pride and Prejudice, writtenbycomedian and Austentatious founding member Rachel Parris and published to coincide with Jane Austen's 250th birthday.

Charlotte Lucas always thought she wasn't romantic and had written herself out of her own life - but is it ever too late to find your own happy ending?

When Charlotte Lucas chooses security over romance, her eyes are wide open to the decision she is making. Marriage to Mr Collins offers stability, if not passion, and she is determined to make the best of it. While Elizabeth Bennet turns away in judgement of her choice, Charlotte builds a life in Kent - one of duty, routine and quiet contentment.

But everything changes when an unexpected visitor arrives at Rosings Park. A spark is lit, an impossible longing awakened.

Torn between what she must do and what she truly desires, Charlotte finds herself at the centre of a story she never expected to be hers. A tale of love, loss and second chances, Introducing Mrs Collins is for anyone who wondered if there was more to the sensible character we met in Pride and Prejudice. It is the story of a woman who had written herself out of her own life, only to learn it is never too late to find your own happy ending.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399751636
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English

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Introducing Mrs Collins
Incredible
A short time ago I was in a social media conversation, hoping that someone would write a book about Charlotte’s life with mr Collins. It turned out, Rachel... READ MORE
Jo Dale
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Introducing Mrs Collins
I adored this book
I adored this book. Charlotte Lucas and Mr.Collins lives are described with such insight, historical context and poignancy that I couldn’t put this novel d... READ MORE
Sophie Artemis
Introducing Mrs Collins
A valuable addition to the Austen universe
“If a marriage lacks passion, it is to be hoped that it will make up for it in etiquette.” Introducing Mrs Collins drops us straight back into the world... READ MORE
Charlotte Britton-Stevens
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Introducing Mrs Collins
Welcome addition to the Austenverse
Charlotte Lucas is pragmatic about the fact that at 27 she must accept Rev. Collins' proposal. She doesn't know him well, doesn't love him but feels that ... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
Introducing Mrs Collins
Perfection
Finally, one of my favourite 'background' Austen characters gets her much deserved time in the limelight! So many other modern editions to the Austen unive... READ MORE
Small Adventurist
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Introducing Mrs Collins
Charming, witty and full of heart
I feel so lucky to have read an early copy, what a joyful, brilliant book! It feels exactly like the kind of story Jane Austen herself would have written. ... READ MORE
FussyReader
Introducing Mrs Collins
Breathtaking
Rachel Parris has taken one of Austen’s supporting cast out from the shadows and thrust her into the spotlight. A warm, witty and intelligent extension of ... READ MORE
Simon Boswell
Introducing Mrs Collins
This one's for the sidekicks
Letting one of literature’s most famous best friends finally have her moment, this novel was an insightful and heartwarming read. Austen’s characters were ... READ MORE
@wishful_reader_
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Introducing Mrs Collins
Charlotte Lucas steps out of the shadows
You know you're reading a good book when you can't put it down but, don't want it to end either. Introducing Mrs Collins expands on the original story of... READ MORE
LouLou22
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Introducing Mrs Collins
Meeting Mrs. Charlotte Collins
I love these continuation of any Jane Austen's stories. It's nice to see the secondary characters get an actual life and you get to experience another poi... READ MORE
Regina Mastrogiacomo
Introducing Mrs Collins
A Beautiful Book!
I have just finished reading this and almost want to start reading it again, straight away. This was a book that needed to be written. It totally complemen... READ MORE
Tina Long