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Crime and Prejudice: A playful peek behind the scenes of Jane Austen's world
176 pages, Paperback
Published November 12, 2024
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June 1, 2025
thanks to NetGalley for the eARC
⭐️=4 | 😘=4 | 🤬=1 | 16+
summary: a series of short stories set after Pride and Prejudice where the characters detail what “crimes” they have committed.
thoughts: whether or not I agreed with every character interpretation (though many of them were very good), this was wildly entertaining at every turn. I didn’t love Mr. Bennet’s or Charlotte Lucas’s stories, but the others were for the most part very clever and fun. there were also progressively racy plot lines, but like in a very culturally grounded way, which tbh I think Austen would have appreciated, though it does mean that some of the stories (Mr. Collins’s, Mary Bennet’s, and especially Caroline Bingley’s) are not exactly appropriate for a younger audience. anyway! this is fun!
⭐️=4 | 😘=4 | 🤬=1 | 16+
summary: a series of short stories set after Pride and Prejudice where the characters detail what “crimes” they have committed.
thoughts: whether or not I agreed with every character interpretation (though many of them were very good), this was wildly entertaining at every turn. I didn’t love Mr. Bennet’s or Charlotte Lucas’s stories, but the others were for the most part very clever and fun. there were also progressively racy plot lines, but like in a very culturally grounded way, which tbh I think Austen would have appreciated, though it does mean that some of the stories (Mr. Collins’s, Mary Bennet’s, and especially Caroline Bingley’s) are not exactly appropriate for a younger audience. anyway! this is fun!
November 14, 2024
Delightfully, devilishly and cheekily fun, while managing to remain faithful to the characters and tone of Austen.
I love reading Austen-esque sequels, prequels, biographies and fan's efforts at furthering my favourite writer's stories. This may be my favourite.
I wasn't expecting to be so delighted and to find myself laughing aloud at the wicked antics of the characters I've known since the age of 15, seeing them in ways I'd never pictured.
And occasionally it got even a little bit erotic-feeling and rather warm under the starched collar as well. In a proper manner, of course.
Eleven chapters to delve into and fans like me will revel in these - they are cleverly connected as well which is apparent the further you go. The author and clear fan of the writer has used the text of Pride and Prejudice and the basis of each character to concoct a possible 'crime' story related to each one that is realistic to their own personality as well as the era and setting.
I almost screamed at Mr Collins in Mary's chapter, as he becomes enflamed by her playing of Toccata and Fugue. I felt the righteous anger of Lizzy as she fights for the rights of her fellow females to enter a college as a student. Mr Bennet's chapter involving pug dogs and some drinkable unmentionables was wonderfully apt (and justified!). Mrs Bennet eyeing up the treasures of Pemberley on a visit was fun. And Lydia, well - perfectly suited to her nature is the thought of her dressing as a man and considering a shady life on the highways.
The writer here gives us her own thoughts on some episodes from the source novel, which I don't want to mention and spoil, but they did make me think "ahhh, that MIGHT have happened!", and I like the way the book plays with time and some stories take place before the novel and most after.
Hilariously, Fanny Hill plays a role in multiple chapters, and characters occur regularly as well (Mrs Younge, Wickham, Colonel Fitzwilliam), with some backstory given to them that makes perfect sense when measured up to P&P.
I was distraught at finishing as I could have read more on each of the characters and wanted, greedily, so much more. I loved that whole chunks of text are re-used here that were recognisable. I loved seeing characters who maybe were less than likeable once upon a time be given a more humane appearance.
There were some 'happy endings' for some characters, lots of winks and nudges for fans that we will all love - our shared knowledge of Austen here paying us back in spades.
Oh, it was great! I'd read this again as a regular treat to myself. If you're a fan of Jane Austen, this really is the perfect book for you.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.
I love reading Austen-esque sequels, prequels, biographies and fan's efforts at furthering my favourite writer's stories. This may be my favourite.
I wasn't expecting to be so delighted and to find myself laughing aloud at the wicked antics of the characters I've known since the age of 15, seeing them in ways I'd never pictured.
And occasionally it got even a little bit erotic-feeling and rather warm under the starched collar as well. In a proper manner, of course.
Eleven chapters to delve into and fans like me will revel in these - they are cleverly connected as well which is apparent the further you go. The author and clear fan of the writer has used the text of Pride and Prejudice and the basis of each character to concoct a possible 'crime' story related to each one that is realistic to their own personality as well as the era and setting.
I almost screamed at Mr Collins in Mary's chapter, as he becomes enflamed by her playing of Toccata and Fugue. I felt the righteous anger of Lizzy as she fights for the rights of her fellow females to enter a college as a student. Mr Bennet's chapter involving pug dogs and some drinkable unmentionables was wonderfully apt (and justified!). Mrs Bennet eyeing up the treasures of Pemberley on a visit was fun. And Lydia, well - perfectly suited to her nature is the thought of her dressing as a man and considering a shady life on the highways.
The writer here gives us her own thoughts on some episodes from the source novel, which I don't want to mention and spoil, but they did make me think "ahhh, that MIGHT have happened!", and I like the way the book plays with time and some stories take place before the novel and most after.
Hilariously, Fanny Hill plays a role in multiple chapters, and characters occur regularly as well (Mrs Younge, Wickham, Colonel Fitzwilliam), with some backstory given to them that makes perfect sense when measured up to P&P.
I was distraught at finishing as I could have read more on each of the characters and wanted, greedily, so much more. I loved that whole chunks of text are re-used here that were recognisable. I loved seeing characters who maybe were less than likeable once upon a time be given a more humane appearance.
There were some 'happy endings' for some characters, lots of winks and nudges for fans that we will all love - our shared knowledge of Austen here paying us back in spades.
Oh, it was great! I'd read this again as a regular treat to myself. If you're a fan of Jane Austen, this really is the perfect book for you.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.
March 12, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a review copy of this book.
Crime and Prejudice is a well written collection of short stories from the perspectives of several of the characters at various times after the end of Pride and Prejudice.
The stories all captured the mannerisms and complexities of each character, and their crimes all felt believable.
This is a book I would definitely recommend if you enjoy Pride and Prejudice and want an insight into how characters' lives may have progressed.
Crime and Prejudice is a well written collection of short stories from the perspectives of several of the characters at various times after the end of Pride and Prejudice.
The stories all captured the mannerisms and complexities of each character, and their crimes all felt believable.
This is a book I would definitely recommend if you enjoy Pride and Prejudice and want an insight into how characters' lives may have progressed.
November 30, 2024
A well done and highly entertaining anthology of short stories that made me travel to Austen world and meet her characters in humorous or new moments.
Well written, a lot of fun.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Well written, a lot of fun.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
December 6, 2024
Delightful vignettes set in a literary world, Jane Austen's, that the author clearly knows inside out and wickedly subverts at every opportunity. "Crime and Prejudice" displays a refined sense of mischief and a complete mastery of Austen-esque style and tropes. Congratulations to Julia L. Miller!
May 20, 2025
A delightful (and scandalous!) twist on the Pride and Prejudice we all know, these beautifully written stories make highly entertaining reading. Julia Miller's clever wit and impeccable Austen voice sent me on a nostalgic journey back to high school English class, albeit with much more laughter.
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