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Unconventional Ladies #1
An Unconventional Education: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
Mrs Bennet follows her mother’s example and favours her beautiful daughters, ignoring the three middle girls, while Mr Bennet is too ill to oppose his wife’s favouritism.
A new neighbour has an issue with Mrs Bennet’s attitude and intervenes by adopting the girls, giving Elizabeth, Mary and Kitty the chance to become accomplished young ladies and learn whatever else interests them.
Their interests result in an unconventional education and very different sisters from the way they were destined to be.
Follow their journey to adulthood and watch how events might have unfolded.
This is a low angst and mostly nice and sweet story.
If you like lots of drama, angst, misunderstandings and drawn out conflict, this story is probably not for you.
A new neighbour has an issue with Mrs Bennet’s attitude and intervenes by adopting the girls, giving Elizabeth, Mary and Kitty the chance to become accomplished young ladies and learn whatever else interests them.
Their interests result in an unconventional education and very different sisters from the way they were destined to be.
Follow their journey to adulthood and watch how events might have unfolded.
This is a low angst and mostly nice and sweet story.
If you like lots of drama, angst, misunderstandings and drawn out conflict, this story is probably not for you.
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Published August 23, 2020
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December 10, 2021
Wow. Very original story
The plot is so new and so original and so odd I do not feel like giving anything away. The Bennets sisters have many changes in their lives.
One small spoiler...Wickham gets his just desserts.
Lots of action, a few new characters. Quite page turner. I enjoyed it immensely. As Mr. T used to say, “I pity the fool that doesn’t read this story!!”
The plot is so new and so original and so odd I do not feel like giving anything away. The Bennets sisters have many changes in their lives.
One small spoiler...Wickham gets his just desserts.
Lots of action, a few new characters. Quite page turner. I enjoyed it immensely. As Mr. T used to say, “I pity the fool that doesn’t read this story!!”
September 15, 2023
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: M for mature: That’s MATURE: heed the warning: due to violence against women, rape, assault on more than one character. Deaths described; violent deaths were graphic, insanity. Not for children.
>>Angst Level: mostly calm until about the middle of the book.
>>Tissue Alert: Yeah, I teared up a few times.
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU on 8-28-23 and am volunteering to leave a review. I have actually read this twice. Yeah, it was gripping. [4-stars]
>>Trope: [1] A Bennet dies [2] Not raised Bennet
This was an amazing story. A childless widow moved into Meryton and noticed the disparity between the girls of Longbourn. Mrs. Bennet favored the eldest and youngest of her girls as they were blond and blue-eyed like herself. The middle three girls were darker in their coloring and were deemed ugly by their mother. Mrs. Mortimer also noticed that even within those three, the second eldest was the least favored. All three girls were poorly dressed while the other two wore fine cloths festooned with lace and ribbons. The eldest was not happy to be dressed in such a manner and the neighbor boys snickered over it at the assembly.
Mrs. Mortimer visited Mr. Bennet on a day she knew the mistress of the house would be gone. When they met in his study, she made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. On her next visit, she was introduced to Mr. Phillips and when all the paperwork was signed, she drove home with three daughters of her own. This was so touching, I nearly teared up just seeing how thrilled the girls were with the simplest kindness. Their birth mother had been horrid to them. Surprisingly, Mrs. Bennet was thrilled to be rid of the three middle girls. This would allow her to spend more money on her two deserving girls. Mr. Bennet put the kybosh on that and started saving for his remaining daughters' dowries.
Over the next several years, the three Mortimer girls blossomed under the care of their new mother. Nothing was denied that interested them in their course of learning. It helped that they had a massive library to explore. One point was stressed, Mrs. Mortimer wanted her girls to be prepared to defend themselves if necessary. When Jane was in London, that training came in handy when a rake attempted to compromise her. He soon discovered Miss Mortimer was no weak, gentle lady ready for him to take advantage of. No, his maneuver was countered by one of her own and he lived to regret ever attempting anything with the sweet, gentle miss.
Everything changed when Mr. Bennet died and Mr. Collins came to claim his inheritance. OMG! He was horrid and his poor young son was pitiful as he trailed after his brute of a father. Well, that backfired big time and he didn’t take it well. But, he did it to himself. At the reading of the will, Mrs. Mortimer was given custody of the two remaining daughters.
This was a long and complicated story; however, the author handled the various threads well. I wondered about things and then discovered that there is another book following this one. Unconventional Ladies: Book 2. I have grabbed it on KU and will be starting it soon. This will allow me to have the answers to my many questions.
>>Rating: M for mature: That’s MATURE: heed the warning: due to violence against women, rape, assault on more than one character. Deaths described; violent deaths were graphic, insanity. Not for children.
>>Angst Level: mostly calm until about the middle of the book.
>>Tissue Alert: Yeah, I teared up a few times.
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU on 8-28-23 and am volunteering to leave a review. I have actually read this twice. Yeah, it was gripping. [4-stars]
>>Trope: [1] A Bennet dies [2] Not raised Bennet
This was an amazing story. A childless widow moved into Meryton and noticed the disparity between the girls of Longbourn. Mrs. Bennet favored the eldest and youngest of her girls as they were blond and blue-eyed like herself. The middle three girls were darker in their coloring and were deemed ugly by their mother. Mrs. Mortimer also noticed that even within those three, the second eldest was the least favored. All three girls were poorly dressed while the other two wore fine cloths festooned with lace and ribbons. The eldest was not happy to be dressed in such a manner and the neighbor boys snickered over it at the assembly.
Mrs. Mortimer visited Mr. Bennet on a day she knew the mistress of the house would be gone. When they met in his study, she made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. On her next visit, she was introduced to Mr. Phillips and when all the paperwork was signed, she drove home with three daughters of her own. This was so touching, I nearly teared up just seeing how thrilled the girls were with the simplest kindness. Their birth mother had been horrid to them. Surprisingly, Mrs. Bennet was thrilled to be rid of the three middle girls. This would allow her to spend more money on her two deserving girls. Mr. Bennet put the kybosh on that and started saving for his remaining daughters' dowries.
Over the next several years, the three Mortimer girls blossomed under the care of their new mother. Nothing was denied that interested them in their course of learning. It helped that they had a massive library to explore. One point was stressed, Mrs. Mortimer wanted her girls to be prepared to defend themselves if necessary. When Jane was in London, that training came in handy when a rake attempted to compromise her. He soon discovered Miss Mortimer was no weak, gentle lady ready for him to take advantage of. No, his maneuver was countered by one of her own and he lived to regret ever attempting anything with the sweet, gentle miss.
Everything changed when Mr. Bennet died and Mr. Collins came to claim his inheritance. OMG! He was horrid and his poor young son was pitiful as he trailed after his brute of a father. Well, that backfired big time and he didn’t take it well. But, he did it to himself. At the reading of the will, Mrs. Mortimer was given custody of the two remaining daughters.
This was a long and complicated story; however, the author handled the various threads well. I wondered about things and then discovered that there is another book following this one. Unconventional Ladies: Book 2. I have grabbed it on KU and will be starting it soon. This will allow me to have the answers to my many questions.
March 23, 2021
P&P meets Matilda/ The Blind Side
This is one I would say you have to power through the first 20%, which drags a bit, and let me tell you when you get to the later parts it is quite entertaining!
Synopsis:
Mrs Stephanie Mortimer, a childless widow of the first circles, moves to Brook Hall estate near Meryton. She is a foreword thinking lady with a big heart and she soon takes a keen interest in Lizzy.
She notes Lizzy, Mary, & Kitty are neglected by Mrs B and decides to intervene.
Mr Bennet's poor health impedes his ability to be an involved father and influences his acquisition to the unorthodox adoption. He still remains somewhat involved coming once a week to teach philosophy, history and literature. Jane also is allowed to visit daily and partake in the lessons and due to this gains some backbone by taking a liking to french, then by extension voltaire, and finally alighting on war strategy. Goes to show french is a gateway to all sorts of debauchery!
Mrs Mortimer engages a governess, masters in London, & allows the girls to pursue their particular interests no matter how unusual- thus the title- and thus they receive fencing masters, defense classes and the girls become gun tooting, sword wielding, badass ladies.
Darcy doesn't even appear until 50%
but-by golly- when he shows up, He👏Shows👏Up👏, though without any Pride nor prejudice. Darcy had long been smitten & searching for Lizzy from a previous run in, and is relieved she is single and up for grabs
That Which Pleased:
❀I guffawed a bunch
❀ Can we get a whole book on Miss Julia Martin? The fencing master, once promising beautiful miss, whom small pox rendered blemished and with reduced circumstances had limited options since her visage was too frightening to suit as a ladies companion. Thus thanks to a military cousin, she learned combat & fencing, and with her androgynous body wears mens clothes. She sounds so badass.
❀Mrs Mortimer gives Caro a subtle classy set down, not to be missed! In fact Caro get totally annihilated in this and adjusts herself accordingly.
❀The theme of female empowerment and their capacity for acumen.
That Which Offended:
✗Oof the immediate 'mama' appellation cringe, but I'll allow it.
✗ While I enjoyed Mr Collins (jr) character variation it did irk me for it was a complete rewrite of his person. When you play with the scales of character alignment from leaning to goodness or antagonistic, the ‘mother’ essence of the character should remain.
Take for instance Lydia- who was well done here- she started off the story as silly & cruel as can be expected, but with some gradual intervention she became a better version of herself while still making her little trademark silly comments but now more blunt and funny than obnoxious.
Even with Collins having an abusive father, there should have been some evidence in his manner of talk per say to make his essence recognizable to the reader.
✗Emotionally flat
✗ODC romance very dry
Verdict:
This is my second venture into Ms Salier's work and I must say I am quite taken with her style. It does tends to be lacking in emotional development, with limited introspection of character or emotion conveyed, and it is a lot of telling over showing- however she manages to always pull it off in a way few do with those hindrances and it always confounds and impresses me!
The language is era appropriate, the dialogue is engaging and often quippy, the premiss intriguing and she has a firm grasp on the psyche of certain characters.
What I think it comes down to with her work is that you can tell the difference between someone who writes JAFF simply to mechanically produce and distribute it, and one who writes it with passion and zest- and my money is on Sydney being such a one in the later category, who does it out of genuine enjoyment. While her writing style is fairly rudimentary it is nonetheless charming, much like Lizzy on the piano.
So, yes- I wish her characters were more dimensional, her prose leaves much to be desired and this certainly won't appeal to everyone- but boy, I have yet to be disappointed or bored with a book of hers.
P.S. Loved Mr Bennet's savage af will,
This is one I would say you have to power through the first 20%, which drags a bit, and let me tell you when you get to the later parts it is quite entertaining!
Synopsis:
Mrs Stephanie Mortimer, a childless widow of the first circles, moves to Brook Hall estate near Meryton. She is a foreword thinking lady with a big heart and she soon takes a keen interest in Lizzy.
She notes Lizzy, Mary, & Kitty are neglected by Mrs B and decides to intervene.
Mr Bennet's poor health impedes his ability to be an involved father and influences his acquisition to the unorthodox adoption. He still remains somewhat involved coming once a week to teach philosophy, history and literature. Jane also is allowed to visit daily and partake in the lessons and due to this gains some backbone by taking a liking to french, then by extension voltaire, and finally alighting on war strategy. Goes to show french is a gateway to all sorts of debauchery!
Mrs Mortimer engages a governess, masters in London, & allows the girls to pursue their particular interests no matter how unusual- thus the title- and thus they receive fencing masters, defense classes and the girls become gun tooting, sword wielding, badass ladies.
Darcy doesn't even appear until 50%
but-by golly- when he shows up, He👏Shows👏Up👏, though without any Pride nor prejudice. Darcy had long been smitten & searching for Lizzy from a previous run in, and is relieved she is single and up for grabs
That Which Pleased:
❀I guffawed a bunch
❀ Can we get a whole book on Miss Julia Martin? The fencing master, once promising beautiful miss, whom small pox rendered blemished and with reduced circumstances had limited options since her visage was too frightening to suit as a ladies companion. Thus thanks to a military cousin, she learned combat & fencing, and with her androgynous body wears mens clothes. She sounds so badass.
❀Mrs Mortimer gives Caro a subtle classy set down, not to be missed! In fact Caro get totally annihilated in this and adjusts herself accordingly.
❀The theme of female empowerment and their capacity for acumen.
That Which Offended:
✗Oof the immediate 'mama' appellation cringe, but I'll allow it.
✗ While I enjoyed Mr Collins (jr) character variation it did irk me for it was a complete rewrite of his person. When you play with the scales of character alignment from leaning to goodness or antagonistic, the ‘mother’ essence of the character should remain.
Take for instance Lydia- who was well done here- she started off the story as silly & cruel as can be expected, but with some gradual intervention she became a better version of herself while still making her little trademark silly comments but now more blunt and funny than obnoxious.
Even with Collins having an abusive father, there should have been some evidence in his manner of talk per say to make his essence recognizable to the reader.
✗Emotionally flat
✗ODC romance very dry
Verdict:
This is my second venture into Ms Salier's work and I must say I am quite taken with her style. It does tends to be lacking in emotional development, with limited introspection of character or emotion conveyed, and it is a lot of telling over showing- however she manages to always pull it off in a way few do with those hindrances and it always confounds and impresses me!
The language is era appropriate, the dialogue is engaging and often quippy, the premiss intriguing and she has a firm grasp on the psyche of certain characters.
What I think it comes down to with her work is that you can tell the difference between someone who writes JAFF simply to mechanically produce and distribute it, and one who writes it with passion and zest- and my money is on Sydney being such a one in the later category, who does it out of genuine enjoyment. While her writing style is fairly rudimentary it is nonetheless charming, much like Lizzy on the piano.
So, yes- I wish her characters were more dimensional, her prose leaves much to be desired and this certainly won't appeal to everyone- but boy, I have yet to be disappointed or bored with a book of hers.
P.S. Loved Mr Bennet's savage af will,
‘To my wife I leave nothing, as she has already taken everything I was able to give – and then some.’
September 2, 2020
A child educated only at school is an uneducated child. ~ George Santayana
“An Unconventional Education” concerns more than the Bennet sisters’ education. The story begins with an ailing Mr. Bennet; an abusive Mrs. Bennet and a kindly widowed neighbor who has no children of her own.
Mrs. Mortimer approaches Mr. Bennet with an offer to adopt his three middle daughters. He agrees and Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty are immediately elevated in status. Their new mother arranges for a governess and masters of every sort: music (especially for Mary); art (especially for Kitty); and fencing (especially for Elizabeth).
An unusual event occurs after the death of Mr. Bennet which leads to a change in the entail.
The self-defense lessons aid all the sisters but, to my notion, are somewhat overdone. Eventually, the story is a little too much “super Lizzy” and sometimes “super Jane” also. In fact, all the sisters are a little too super.
But overall, I liked the story very much.
The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ~ Sydney J. Harris
“An Unconventional Education” concerns more than the Bennet sisters’ education. The story begins with an ailing Mr. Bennet; an abusive Mrs. Bennet and a kindly widowed neighbor who has no children of her own.
Mrs. Mortimer approaches Mr. Bennet with an offer to adopt his three middle daughters. He agrees and Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty are immediately elevated in status. Their new mother arranges for a governess and masters of every sort: music (especially for Mary); art (especially for Kitty); and fencing (especially for Elizabeth).
An unusual event occurs after the death of Mr. Bennet which leads to a change in the entail.
The self-defense lessons aid all the sisters but, to my notion, are somewhat overdone. Eventually, the story is a little too much “super Lizzy” and sometimes “super Jane” also. In fact, all the sisters are a little too super.
But overall, I liked the story very much.
The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ~ Sydney J. Harris
September 14, 2020
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Mrs Bennet is NOT a nice person. She only cares for her daughters that look like her. A very connected and wonderful woman takes advantage by offering to adopt Elizabeth, Mary and Kitty. She ensures they are loved and educated. As situations change, she extends her guardianship to Jane & Lydia. They all learn that family is were the love is.
It is with confidence in their true family and their education that makes the girls interesting (or not) to the gentleman in their life. It takes a strong man to love a strong woman.
It is with confidence in their true family and their education that makes the girls interesting (or not) to the gentleman in their life. It takes a strong man to love a strong woman.
February 10, 2025
When a mother disdains her three middle daughters, a widowed and lonely woman with unconventional ideas sees her chance for a family of her own and takes it. Sydney Salier takes the vehicle of a variation on P&P to address issues specific to women in, well, an unconventional way.
An Unconventional Education introduces the quietly wealthy Mrs. Mortimer who takes up residence at one of the estates surrounding Meryton and plans to keep busy and get past her grief for her husband by running the estate. But, it isn't long before she notices the Bennet family, particularly the vulgar mother treats three of her five daughters vastly differently from her golden-haired, blue-eyed pretty oldest and youngest. She also seems to be the only one to notice that the father is very ill and his weak health are what allows his wife to push for her own way and make life hard for the family and the estate. When the neglect and emotional abuse are made even more noticeable when she has an encounter with little Lizzy, Stephanie Mortimer approaches Mr. Bennet with a surprising proposition.
Mr. Bennet loves his family, but knows he can't care for them so he accepts.
From then on, the Bennet sisters become Mortimers and their lives take off into a new, amazing direction as they study and learn subjects and skills that surpass even what their male counterparts are doing so that by the time they are young ladies, there are none so accomplished or so original. And, by accomplished, the ladies are wise to rakes and fortune hunters and not afraid to be their own rescuers. Will they encounter men who will want them for who they now are? Maybe among the new occupants at Netherfield Park?
I love how Sydney Salier blends high-drama with low-angst so that over the top characters and plots just seem to work. These gals are highly educated and highly skilled while being the best representations of themselves. Their struggles are getting past what their birth mom set in motion and external conflicts involving being accepted by the right friends and lovers.
Tackling the issues that women of that period face- rejection for not being male heirs, not given the same education opportunities or opportunity to earn wages as the guys, vulnerability to compromise and shattered reputations forcing them to marry their attackers or being discarded as soiled goods, and by law, they and their money become their husband's-, the story shows all these getting addressed throughout the story.
I found the book implausible, but in a good escape reading sort of way. Recommend to those who want easy, low-angst sweet historical romance set in the P&P world.
An Unconventional Education introduces the quietly wealthy Mrs. Mortimer who takes up residence at one of the estates surrounding Meryton and plans to keep busy and get past her grief for her husband by running the estate. But, it isn't long before she notices the Bennet family, particularly the vulgar mother treats three of her five daughters vastly differently from her golden-haired, blue-eyed pretty oldest and youngest. She also seems to be the only one to notice that the father is very ill and his weak health are what allows his wife to push for her own way and make life hard for the family and the estate. When the neglect and emotional abuse are made even more noticeable when she has an encounter with little Lizzy, Stephanie Mortimer approaches Mr. Bennet with a surprising proposition.
Mr. Bennet loves his family, but knows he can't care for them so he accepts.
From then on, the Bennet sisters become Mortimers and their lives take off into a new, amazing direction as they study and learn subjects and skills that surpass even what their male counterparts are doing so that by the time they are young ladies, there are none so accomplished or so original. And, by accomplished, the ladies are wise to rakes and fortune hunters and not afraid to be their own rescuers. Will they encounter men who will want them for who they now are? Maybe among the new occupants at Netherfield Park?
I love how Sydney Salier blends high-drama with low-angst so that over the top characters and plots just seem to work. These gals are highly educated and highly skilled while being the best representations of themselves. Their struggles are getting past what their birth mom set in motion and external conflicts involving being accepted by the right friends and lovers.
Tackling the issues that women of that period face- rejection for not being male heirs, not given the same education opportunities or opportunity to earn wages as the guys, vulnerability to compromise and shattered reputations forcing them to marry their attackers or being discarded as soiled goods, and by law, they and their money become their husband's-, the story shows all these getting addressed throughout the story.
I found the book implausible, but in a good escape reading sort of way. Recommend to those who want easy, low-angst sweet historical romance set in the P&P world.
February 4, 2025
A different variation
I found this tale engaging and captivating. Elizabeth and her sisters find the perfect woman to raise them as strong and independent persons in a world that required them to be meek and subservient. Totally recommended!
I found this tale engaging and captivating. Elizabeth and her sisters find the perfect woman to raise them as strong and independent persons in a world that required them to be meek and subservient. Totally recommended!
August 26, 2020
Unconventional/Atypical Variation
Not only does this variation involve an unconventional education, but this entire variation to Pride and Prejudice is the most atypical one I’ve read in a while—probably since I read this author’s last. Great originality.
This storyline is definitely original, as far as I know, having the three most unloved daughters of Mrs. Bennet adopted by a neighboring widow, Mrs. Mortimer, who cannot bear to see them mistreated. Since Mr. Bennet is unwell and can’t control his wife’s meanness towards them, he accepts Mrs. Mortimer’s proposal to raise them away from her, while her two favorite daughters, Jane and Lydia, remain with the Bennets. The story follows the daughters’s lives and the unconventional education they receive, from early childhood to their meeting of Bingley, Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam.
Even though it sometimes touches a bit on the unbelievable, I quite liked it! As a devout follower of JAFF, I always enjoy something unexpected. The story, while light on romance, was high on power to women. Well done! Definitely recommend it.
Not only does this variation involve an unconventional education, but this entire variation to Pride and Prejudice is the most atypical one I’ve read in a while—probably since I read this author’s last. Great originality.
This storyline is definitely original, as far as I know, having the three most unloved daughters of Mrs. Bennet adopted by a neighboring widow, Mrs. Mortimer, who cannot bear to see them mistreated. Since Mr. Bennet is unwell and can’t control his wife’s meanness towards them, he accepts Mrs. Mortimer’s proposal to raise them away from her, while her two favorite daughters, Jane and Lydia, remain with the Bennets. The story follows the daughters’s lives and the unconventional education they receive, from early childhood to their meeting of Bingley, Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam.
Even though it sometimes touches a bit on the unbelievable, I quite liked it! As a devout follower of JAFF, I always enjoy something unexpected. The story, while light on romance, was high on power to women. Well done! Definitely recommend it.
November 6, 2024
This was my third time reading this book, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time.
August 15, 2022
I really enjoy this author & her different variations. None of them are overly complex, & some are even far fetched bordering on unrealistic, but why in the world should I care about that? I want an entertaining, fun, low angst story with a happy ending. I also think I enjoy P&P variations so much because it’s familiar, I don’t constantly have to relearn characters or acquaint myself with this specific world purview, I can just enjoy. However, it doesn’t get boring because it’s constantly different. Like, there is no way the original Mrs. Bennett would have acted like that, because she still deeply loved her children. However, I’m not looking for authenticity, I’m reading for enjoyment.
Mrs Bennet is a completely different person in this book. However, I’m sure some could argue (maybe even successfully) that it’s not out of the realm of imaginings that she should treat her least favorite daughters worse then the original.
Mrs Mortimer is a completely new addition to this specific variation & I loved it.
My one point of contention is that the sisters did not seem to really care about their younger brother.
Mrs Bennet is a completely different person in this book. However, I’m sure some could argue (maybe even successfully) that it’s not out of the realm of imaginings that she should treat her least favorite daughters worse then the original.
Mrs Mortimer is a completely new addition to this specific variation & I loved it.
My one point of contention is that the sisters did not seem to really care about their younger brother.
February 27, 2021
Uniquely written, interesting, thrilling
This was an interesting and thrilling look I to a Pride and Prejudice variation. I was amazed at how uniquely the women of the Mortimer family are. I loved how Darcy "found" Elizabeth's, but truly enjoyed he admitted looking for her. I applaud the fact Huntley let Miss Jane go, but want to read the next to find our if he goes for the one he likes. Colonel FitzWilliam is amazing in this story. Foster and Wickham get their just deserts. Loved the outlook of Lord and Lady Mat lock. Highly recommended for all readers.
This was an interesting and thrilling look I to a Pride and Prejudice variation. I was amazed at how uniquely the women of the Mortimer family are. I loved how Darcy "found" Elizabeth's, but truly enjoyed he admitted looking for her. I applaud the fact Huntley let Miss Jane go, but want to read the next to find our if he goes for the one he likes. Colonel FitzWilliam is amazing in this story. Foster and Wickham get their just deserts. Loved the outlook of Lord and Lady Mat lock. Highly recommended for all readers.
March 17, 2024
4.5 - read in one sitting, I ate this shit up
September 16, 2020
An Unconventional Education: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
This is a very unique variation in which Mrs. Bennet actually hates and neglects her three daughters: Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty. She only loves Jane and Lydia because they look like her, blonde hair and blue eyes. Mr. Bennet is very sickly in this story, so much so that he cannot curtail his wife's treatment of the three girls. Enter their savior, Mrs. Stephanie Mortimer, a wealthy widow who offers to adopt the three girls. Mr. Bennet finally agrees knowing that his daughters will be treated well and loved. Mrs. Mortimer is well connected in the Ton, but prefers living in the country. Her estate, Brook Hall, is not far from Longbourn. After settling the girls each in their own rooms, she makes plans to have her adopted daughters well educated not only in what all young ladies of consequence should know, but also what each wants to pursue. Being very unconventional herself, she is not surprised that Elizabeth wants to learn to ride astride, fence, and shoot. A governess, masters, and an arms-mistress to teach her daughters self-defense. Fast forward four years when Mr. Bennet dies, Collins Sr. and son arrive. Mr. Collins is a brute of a man; whereas, William is cowed and ill-treated by his father. Collins forces himself on Mrs. Bennet, but before he can compromise Jane, Mrs. Mortimer arrived from London so now Mr. Bennet's will can be read. His two remaining daughters become the wards of Mrs. Mortimer. Jane settings into her new life, but spoiled Lydia needs many consequences before she finally comes around. Mrs. Bennet finally gives birth to the heir of Longbourn, Collins and his abused son are removed. Days later, William Collins returns to Meryton badly beaten by his now dead father. He is taken in by Mrs. Mortimer and given an education. What I really liked about this variation is the strength of Mrs. Mortimer and all of her adopted daughters. When Jane and Elizabeth make their presentation to the Queen, Elizabeth and Darcy actually see one another, but are not introduced, but he is intrigued by her. She helps him avoid Caroline Bingley, but does not fawn or seek his attention. Jane has to use her self-defense skills to stop a compromise attempt, and does it with such grace that nobody really knows what happened. Of course, the "gentleman" does because our mild mannered, gentle Jane broke his ankle. Three years have gone by when Bingley takes the lease on Netherfield. The usual characters are with him in this variation, and Darcy is still avoiding Caroline Bingley. During the Meryton Assembly he recognizes Mrs. Mortimer and when Bingley badgers him to dance, he realizes that before him sits the girl that he's been looking for since seeing her at his Aunt Matlock's ball. Accepting an introduction and requesting a dance, he is so intrigued that he requests permission to call on her. As they grow closer, Caroline grows more desperate and finally ruins herself by attempting a compromise. Wicked Wickham arrives with the militia and tried using his usual sad tale , but Elizabeth sets him straight. Wickham has an evil plan of revenge against Darcy by compromising one of the Mortimer girls, preferably Elizabeth. What he hadn't taken into account was their sisterly care for one another and the skill and ferocity to protect each other. The results of protecting their younger sister is witnessed by Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Bingley. Both cousins are impressed with the ladies, but Bingley was shaken by what he witnessed. He withdraws from Jane leaving Colonel Fitzwilliam's desires for Jane a reality. What I especially liked about this story was the care the three girls received from Mrs. Mortimer. I also enjoyed the strong relationships that developed between the five sisters and their new mother, the women and their cousin William Collins, and the ladies and their suitors. While there were errors, whether spelling or wrong word choices, they didn't detract from the flow of the story. I have this story a 5 star rating because of its uniqueness that gave gave Mrs. Bennet's rejected daughters a new lease on life.
This is a very unique variation in which Mrs. Bennet actually hates and neglects her three daughters: Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty. She only loves Jane and Lydia because they look like her, blonde hair and blue eyes. Mr. Bennet is very sickly in this story, so much so that he cannot curtail his wife's treatment of the three girls. Enter their savior, Mrs. Stephanie Mortimer, a wealthy widow who offers to adopt the three girls. Mr. Bennet finally agrees knowing that his daughters will be treated well and loved. Mrs. Mortimer is well connected in the Ton, but prefers living in the country. Her estate, Brook Hall, is not far from Longbourn. After settling the girls each in their own rooms, she makes plans to have her adopted daughters well educated not only in what all young ladies of consequence should know, but also what each wants to pursue. Being very unconventional herself, she is not surprised that Elizabeth wants to learn to ride astride, fence, and shoot. A governess, masters, and an arms-mistress to teach her daughters self-defense. Fast forward four years when Mr. Bennet dies, Collins Sr. and son arrive. Mr. Collins is a brute of a man; whereas, William is cowed and ill-treated by his father. Collins forces himself on Mrs. Bennet, but before he can compromise Jane, Mrs. Mortimer arrived from London so now Mr. Bennet's will can be read. His two remaining daughters become the wards of Mrs. Mortimer. Jane settings into her new life, but spoiled Lydia needs many consequences before she finally comes around. Mrs. Bennet finally gives birth to the heir of Longbourn, Collins and his abused son are removed. Days later, William Collins returns to Meryton badly beaten by his now dead father. He is taken in by Mrs. Mortimer and given an education. What I really liked about this variation is the strength of Mrs. Mortimer and all of her adopted daughters. When Jane and Elizabeth make their presentation to the Queen, Elizabeth and Darcy actually see one another, but are not introduced, but he is intrigued by her. She helps him avoid Caroline Bingley, but does not fawn or seek his attention. Jane has to use her self-defense skills to stop a compromise attempt, and does it with such grace that nobody really knows what happened. Of course, the "gentleman" does because our mild mannered, gentle Jane broke his ankle. Three years have gone by when Bingley takes the lease on Netherfield. The usual characters are with him in this variation, and Darcy is still avoiding Caroline Bingley. During the Meryton Assembly he recognizes Mrs. Mortimer and when Bingley badgers him to dance, he realizes that before him sits the girl that he's been looking for since seeing her at his Aunt Matlock's ball. Accepting an introduction and requesting a dance, he is so intrigued that he requests permission to call on her. As they grow closer, Caroline grows more desperate and finally ruins herself by attempting a compromise. Wicked Wickham arrives with the militia and tried using his usual sad tale , but Elizabeth sets him straight. Wickham has an evil plan of revenge against Darcy by compromising one of the Mortimer girls, preferably Elizabeth. What he hadn't taken into account was their sisterly care for one another and the skill and ferocity to protect each other. The results of protecting their younger sister is witnessed by Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Bingley. Both cousins are impressed with the ladies, but Bingley was shaken by what he witnessed. He withdraws from Jane leaving Colonel Fitzwilliam's desires for Jane a reality. What I especially liked about this story was the care the three girls received from Mrs. Mortimer. I also enjoyed the strong relationships that developed between the five sisters and their new mother, the women and their cousin William Collins, and the ladies and their suitors. While there were errors, whether spelling or wrong word choices, they didn't detract from the flow of the story. I have this story a 5 star rating because of its uniqueness that gave gave Mrs. Bennet's rejected daughters a new lease on life.
March 15, 2022
a new mother
Mrs Mortimer comes to Netherfield and seeing a wrong decides to take chance and become a mother to Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty, the long neglected daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. Due to an illness, Mr. Bennet agrees to allow Mrs. Mortimer to adopt his neglected daughters with the hope of giving them the mother they should have had. The girls are surprised and yes their lives become happier. Jane and Lydia are still Bennet’s but are welcome at Netherfield. The story is how the girls grow in achievements and self esteem. It was nice to,see how each of them had grown. I’m looking forward to the next book.
Mrs Mortimer comes to Netherfield and seeing a wrong decides to take chance and become a mother to Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty, the long neglected daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. Due to an illness, Mr. Bennet agrees to allow Mrs. Mortimer to adopt his neglected daughters with the hope of giving them the mother they should have had. The girls are surprised and yes their lives become happier. Jane and Lydia are still Bennet’s but are welcome at Netherfield. The story is how the girls grow in achievements and self esteem. It was nice to,see how each of them had grown. I’m looking forward to the next book.
October 2, 2020
Terrific P & P Variation
I simply couldn’t put this book down! I loved Mrs. Mortimer’s character and that she encouraged the girls to learn things traditionally taught exclusively to men. Bravo for writing a variation for today’s women.
I simply couldn’t put this book down! I loved Mrs. Mortimer’s character and that she encouraged the girls to learn things traditionally taught exclusively to men. Bravo for writing a variation for today’s women.
October 18, 2020
Struggled to finish as it was implausible and lacked romance
The book was half way through before Darcy and Elizabeth were properly introduced. The romance between them lacked chemistry and even his proposal was short and to the point...no romance at all! However, the worst part to me was how implausible the story was. The whole idea of Mr and Mrs Bennett being so willing for their daughters to be adopted, the ridiculous notion of just how unconventional their education was left me rolling my eyes. For Elizabeth to be that good at all manner of weapons would suggest she'd have to spend hours every day to garner that sort of proficiency. Not to mention pistols back then we're very inaccurate as they weren't made to the same precision as today, so the thought of Elizabeth shooting anything or anyone with someone in close proximity is ludacris and outright irresponsible. Not to mention fencing with sharpened blades with no protective armor is plain stupidity...accidents happen regardless of how good you are. The worst part was having to read about Elizabeth killing two men, and having people praising her for it. The incident in question while some defense was warranted hardly called for killing. There are ways to hinder attackers without shooting to kill. The story was slow to get going and I struggled to finish. The more I read the more dissatisfied I became. I have no idea how this book managed to get an average review of 4 stars.
The book was half way through before Darcy and Elizabeth were properly introduced. The romance between them lacked chemistry and even his proposal was short and to the point...no romance at all! However, the worst part to me was how implausible the story was. The whole idea of Mr and Mrs Bennett being so willing for their daughters to be adopted, the ridiculous notion of just how unconventional their education was left me rolling my eyes. For Elizabeth to be that good at all manner of weapons would suggest she'd have to spend hours every day to garner that sort of proficiency. Not to mention pistols back then we're very inaccurate as they weren't made to the same precision as today, so the thought of Elizabeth shooting anything or anyone with someone in close proximity is ludacris and outright irresponsible. Not to mention fencing with sharpened blades with no protective armor is plain stupidity...accidents happen regardless of how good you are. The worst part was having to read about Elizabeth killing two men, and having people praising her for it. The incident in question while some defense was warranted hardly called for killing. There are ways to hinder attackers without shooting to kill. The story was slow to get going and I struggled to finish. The more I read the more dissatisfied I became. I have no idea how this book managed to get an average review of 4 stars.
February 5, 2024
I loved it!
I like the smooth way this was told. There is some angst, if you really need that, but instead of dragging that out for half of the book, the angst is resolved in one chapter. Life is too short, why make it worse. I like this version of Elizabeth and Jane. This is probably what they would be like if they received a decent education. Ok, no, Lizzy doesn't get to become a pirate. They don't go around shooting people. It bothers them that they need to. I would have liked a longer story regarding Col Richard Fitzwilliiam and Jane plus Kitty and Charles Bingley. Um, practicing swordsmanship without foils is rather scary, Elizabeth. Col Forster goes insane. Well, that was unexpected. It makes the reader want to throttle the nutcase. Exploding gun while cleaning. This is the usual excuse for suicide. At least I hope it was and not murder. Satisfies bloodthirsty readers. Frigging Wickham. It is wonderful to read a version where most people have their heads on straight. Very young aunts to Mrs. Mortimer's stepgrandchildren. What a riot. Mrs Mortimer was a needle in a haystack type of adoptive mother. She's just what they needed to offset the ridiculousness of Mrs Bennet. Lord, she's stupid. Um, I’m certain that I don't really want to know how the Bennet heir was conceived, for in either case or possibilities, something naughty was hinted at. Anyway, good job!
I like the smooth way this was told. There is some angst, if you really need that, but instead of dragging that out for half of the book, the angst is resolved in one chapter. Life is too short, why make it worse. I like this version of Elizabeth and Jane. This is probably what they would be like if they received a decent education. Ok, no, Lizzy doesn't get to become a pirate. They don't go around shooting people. It bothers them that they need to. I would have liked a longer story regarding Col Richard Fitzwilliiam and Jane plus Kitty and Charles Bingley. Um, practicing swordsmanship without foils is rather scary, Elizabeth. Col Forster goes insane. Well, that was unexpected. It makes the reader want to throttle the nutcase. Exploding gun while cleaning. This is the usual excuse for suicide. At least I hope it was and not murder. Satisfies bloodthirsty readers. Frigging Wickham. It is wonderful to read a version where most people have their heads on straight. Very young aunts to Mrs. Mortimer's stepgrandchildren. What a riot. Mrs Mortimer was a needle in a haystack type of adoptive mother. She's just what they needed to offset the ridiculousness of Mrs Bennet. Lord, she's stupid. Um, I’m certain that I don't really want to know how the Bennet heir was conceived, for in either case or possibilities, something naughty was hinted at. Anyway, good job!
September 7, 2020
Unexpected
The book has a surprising premise, one that I haven't encountered before. Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty are adopted by a kind and generous woman who can see that Mrs Bennett abuses them, while Mr Bennett is too ill to intervene. After several years Mr Bennett dies, and Jane and Lydia also go to live with Mrs Mortimer. She gives all of the girls the unconventional education of the title. This includes self defense and tree climbing.
The story is enjoyable because everything runs along pretty smoothly. Mrs Mortimer is a super mom , and there's no end to her generosity and understanding. She's like some kind of saint, while Mrs Bennett could compete for worst mom ever. Because of her fantastic mothering, all of the girls turn out wonderfully talented and well mannered.
There are some pretty bad villains, and some pretty shocking situations because of the villains. One surprise twist was regarding the relationship of Jane and Mr Bingley, and the event leading up to the surprise twist.
Much of the book was narrative, and expressed in a matter-of-fact way. A lot of the interactions between Elizabeth and Darcy were presented this way, and it lessened the romance for me. I felt that the evolution of their attraction could have used a lot more focus.
Although there were a lot of editing errors, the book is well written. I recommend it.
The book has a surprising premise, one that I haven't encountered before. Elizabeth, Mary, and Kitty are adopted by a kind and generous woman who can see that Mrs Bennett abuses them, while Mr Bennett is too ill to intervene. After several years Mr Bennett dies, and Jane and Lydia also go to live with Mrs Mortimer. She gives all of the girls the unconventional education of the title. This includes self defense and tree climbing.
The story is enjoyable because everything runs along pretty smoothly. Mrs Mortimer is a super mom , and there's no end to her generosity and understanding. She's like some kind of saint, while Mrs Bennett could compete for worst mom ever. Because of her fantastic mothering, all of the girls turn out wonderfully talented and well mannered.
There are some pretty bad villains, and some pretty shocking situations because of the villains. One surprise twist was regarding the relationship of Jane and Mr Bingley, and the event leading up to the surprise twist.
Much of the book was narrative, and expressed in a matter-of-fact way. A lot of the interactions between Elizabeth and Darcy were presented this way, and it lessened the romance for me. I felt that the evolution of their attraction could have used a lot more focus.
Although there were a lot of editing errors, the book is well written. I recommend it.
July 29, 2021
Wonderfully Unconventional!
Yes, this book presents an education that wouldn’t have occurred in the 1810’s. The approach that allows the sisters to receive this education is also unusual in having Mr. B appear ill from the first page and the girls to be adopted. Doing so allows the reader to ignore the environment of P&P while keeping the basic personalities of the characters. Of course, each one has or develops new traits and strengths that depart from canon.
The author doesn’t take a “serious” approach to the storyline or writing style, resulting in a refreshing book that doesn’t take itself seriously. JAFF purists may not like this perspective, but I love it!! I fully expect to read this again and enjoy it as much or more with each future reading.
My only nitpicking item is the editing. That reduces the rating to 4.75 stars rounded up to 5 stars. My appreciation of the story far outweighs the distraction from seeing instances of a word processor incorrectly auto-correcting the text.
Yes, this book presents an education that wouldn’t have occurred in the 1810’s. The approach that allows the sisters to receive this education is also unusual in having Mr. B appear ill from the first page and the girls to be adopted. Doing so allows the reader to ignore the environment of P&P while keeping the basic personalities of the characters. Of course, each one has or develops new traits and strengths that depart from canon.
The author doesn’t take a “serious” approach to the storyline or writing style, resulting in a refreshing book that doesn’t take itself seriously. JAFF purists may not like this perspective, but I love it!! I fully expect to read this again and enjoy it as much or more with each future reading.
My only nitpicking item is the editing. That reduces the rating to 4.75 stars rounded up to 5 stars. My appreciation of the story far outweighs the distraction from seeing instances of a word processor incorrectly auto-correcting the text.
October 5, 2020
VERY DEVIANT VERSION
Avoid if you want to stay true or within the parameters of P&P.
This version introduces modern ideas of female independence and completely deviates from the reality of what a female could do/be in the time of Jane Austen.
Simply put, take the appropriate behaviours for ladies of the time and marry it with our contemporary reality.
Also the language was not up to or close to J Austen standard.
I like reading P&P variations as long as the parameters of what is appropriate in that era are preserved.
I give this a 3 star just for the authors boldness direction.
I don't think its a good read, I wasn't rushing to finish it but I was just curious about its ending.
Avoid if you want to stay true or within the parameters of P&P.
This version introduces modern ideas of female independence and completely deviates from the reality of what a female could do/be in the time of Jane Austen.
Simply put, take the appropriate behaviours for ladies of the time and marry it with our contemporary reality.
Also the language was not up to or close to J Austen standard.
I like reading P&P variations as long as the parameters of what is appropriate in that era are preserved.
I give this a 3 star just for the authors boldness direction.
I don't think its a good read, I wasn't rushing to finish it but I was just curious about its ending.
April 10, 2025
Its 4.3 stars
I enjoyed this book. It’s the third one I’ve read by this author, and all of them have been really good.
The only thing that put me off was the mention of SA (twice), and it’s described in an almost explicit way. I would’ve appreciated a heads-up. It wasn’t a trigger for me personally, but I know for a fact that there are people who wouldn’t be able to read this comfortably.
The first half of the book focuses mostly on the girls, their new life, and their education—which I actually liked, even if it meant less of a romance focus.
Aside from that, I loved the twist in the story, William Collins’ redemption arc, and the new mom figure for the Bennet girls and her unique way of teaching. It was refreshing. I would read this again.
I enjoyed this book. It’s the third one I’ve read by this author, and all of them have been really good.
The only thing that put me off was the mention of SA (twice), and it’s described in an almost explicit way. I would’ve appreciated a heads-up. It wasn’t a trigger for me personally, but I know for a fact that there are people who wouldn’t be able to read this comfortably.
The first half of the book focuses mostly on the girls, their new life, and their education—which I actually liked, even if it meant less of a romance focus.
Aside from that, I loved the twist in the story, William Collins’ redemption arc, and the new mom figure for the Bennet girls and her unique way of teaching. It was refreshing. I would read this again.
October 16, 2020
Cliff notes version of an unlikely story
This feels like the short, Cliff Notes version of a story without very flushed out ideas or character development. Dialogue and writing is very short, and the story is just kind of absurd. Apparently, the three middle girls are adopted out to a wealthy widow because Mrs Bennett is a jerk. They are basically trained to be swashbucklers... which just turns out to be so convenient. Mrs Bennett gets to keep her house and stick it to the Collins’ because of old man Collins’ own poor and terrible actions against her. It’s all just kind of absurd.
This feels like the short, Cliff Notes version of a story without very flushed out ideas or character development. Dialogue and writing is very short, and the story is just kind of absurd. Apparently, the three middle girls are adopted out to a wealthy widow because Mrs Bennett is a jerk. They are basically trained to be swashbucklers... which just turns out to be so convenient. Mrs Bennett gets to keep her house and stick it to the Collins’ because of old man Collins’ own poor and terrible actions against her. It’s all just kind of absurd.
July 14, 2023
Do not enter the Lions den.
This is a story about women empowerment. In the 180I0 this was surely considered ludicrous. Mrs Bennett is characterized rather harsh and just once I would her to be an educated traders daughter. I love the sisterly affection they all shared. Jane is characterized beautiful and dull as ever until Kitty 's life is
threatened. I like how Lydia's character is challenged from wrong to right and yet her true self is still unchanged but with more finesse!.
This is a story about women empowerment. In the 180I0 this was surely considered ludicrous. Mrs Bennett is characterized rather harsh and just once I would her to be an educated traders daughter. I love the sisterly affection they all shared. Jane is characterized beautiful and dull as ever until Kitty 's life is
threatened. I like how Lydia's character is challenged from wrong to right and yet her true self is still unchanged but with more finesse!.
October 4, 2020
Pleasant surprise
I almost didn't read this book because of some of the reviews, but I finally have in a month later. Although I can understand why one reviewer referenced Annie Oakley, I actually enjoyed it. I have to admit that I was confused as to why Darcy and Richard were willing to watch the ladies fight men without doing anything to stop it (you just gotta go with it.)
Overall, I prefer this over a book full of misunderstandings. If Salier does a sequel, I'm all in.
I almost didn't read this book because of some of the reviews, but I finally have in a month later. Although I can understand why one reviewer referenced Annie Oakley, I actually enjoyed it. I have to admit that I was confused as to why Darcy and Richard were willing to watch the ladies fight men without doing anything to stop it (you just gotta go with it.)
Overall, I prefer this over a book full of misunderstandings. If Salier does a sequel, I'm all in.
January 23, 2022
Poor editing
Story was interesting and fun. Not true to canon at all other than the character’s names and part of their personalities. Though some of the story was a stretch, I liked seeing strong women taking action. It was like a feminist fairytale in a way. Could have been a non-P&P story. What really frustrated me was the poor editing. Did nobody read this before it got published? A single read-through would have done the trick. The proofreader should be replaced.
Story was interesting and fun. Not true to canon at all other than the character’s names and part of their personalities. Though some of the story was a stretch, I liked seeing strong women taking action. It was like a feminist fairytale in a way. Could have been a non-P&P story. What really frustrated me was the poor editing. Did nobody read this before it got published? A single read-through would have done the trick. The proofreader should be replaced.
September 13, 2020
Any other mother
Halfway through this novel I realized that I’m a true fan of Ms Salier’s JAFF because she usually replaces Mrs Bennet with a sensible mother figure and I’m able to read with fewer cringy moments. Any variation with less Mrs Bennet, a reigned in Lydia, Caroline stymied, a dead Wickham and Jane doesn’t marry Bingley gets high ratings from me.
Halfway through this novel I realized that I’m a true fan of Ms Salier’s JAFF because she usually replaces Mrs Bennet with a sensible mother figure and I’m able to read with fewer cringy moments. Any variation with less Mrs Bennet, a reigned in Lydia, Caroline stymied, a dead Wickham and Jane doesn’t marry Bingley gets high ratings from me.
January 6, 2021
A very different take
This story was a great way to spend my time reading. I can't wait to start the second book of this series. I just loved the different view on the original P&P. I would totally recommend this story to anyone wanting to read a different view of P&P. I also love the original characters that the author has added to the story.
This story was a great way to spend my time reading. I can't wait to start the second book of this series. I just loved the different view on the original P&P. I would totally recommend this story to anyone wanting to read a different view of P&P. I also love the original characters that the author has added to the story.
February 19, 2021
Interesting what if
Fun story where some of the Bennet sisters are adopted by an independent, strong and wealthy women to rescue them from an extremely silly Mrs. Bennet. The reader will need to embrace the concentration and not worry about historical accuracy - which makes this story so fun to read.
Fun story where some of the Bennet sisters are adopted by an independent, strong and wealthy women to rescue them from an extremely silly Mrs. Bennet. The reader will need to embrace the concentration and not worry about historical accuracy - which makes this story so fun to read.
July 21, 2023
Delightful.
Truly delightful! Sad to not be loved and cherished by her own mother, but joyful someone could and would. And helped her and her sisters become wonderful people. This was hard on her dad, but benefited everyone.
Kept my interest all the way through and refreshing new concept.
Truly delightful! Sad to not be loved and cherished by her own mother, but joyful someone could and would. And helped her and her sisters become wonderful people. This was hard on her dad, but benefited everyone.
Kept my interest all the way through and refreshing new concept.
March 1, 2024
Great story
I loved this story. The Bennet sisters all had multidimensional character and were refreshing to meet. Even Caroline Bingley had her take down and responded in an unexpected way. The reason I took a star off was that this is in need of editing. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this book.
I loved this story. The Bennet sisters all had multidimensional character and were refreshing to meet. Even Caroline Bingley had her take down and responded in an unexpected way. The reason I took a star off was that this is in need of editing. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this book.
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