The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub Paperback Book

Description: The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub A sparkling, witchy reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, told from the perspective of the troublesome and - according to her - much-maligned youngest Bennet sister, Lydia. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Miss Lydia Bennet may be the youngest, but what she lacks in maturity and responsibility, she more than makes up for in energy, fun - and magic.Lydia Bennet puts pen to paper to relate the real events and aftermath of Pride & Prejudice from her own perspective. Some facts are well known: Mrs. Bennet suffers from her nerves; Mr. Bennet suffers from Mrs. Bennet, and all five daughters suffer from an estate that is entailed only to male heirs.But Lydia also suffers from entirely different concerns: her best-loved sister Kitty is really a barn cat, and Wickham is every bit as wicked as the world believes him to be, but what else would you expect from a demon? And if you think Mr. Darcy was uptight about dancing etiquette, wait till you see how he reacts to witchcraft.For, as Lydia is about to learn, when youre a witch, promises have power . . .Full of enchantment, intrigue, danger, and boundless magic, The Shocking Confessions of Miss Lydia Bennet, Witch, has all the irreverent wit, strength, and romance of Pride and Prejudice - while offering a highly unexpected redemption for the wildest Bennet sister. Author Biography Melinda Taub is an Emmy- and Writers Guild Award-winning writer. The former head writer and executive producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, she is the author of Still Star-Crossed, a young adult novel which was adapted for television by Shondaland, who also made Bridgerton. (She also wrote that thing about the Baroness in The Sound of Music that your aunt likes.) She lives in Brooklyn. Review Wildly inventive and utterly addictive. I never thought Id say this, but Im now 100% Team Lydia * Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series *Infused with elements of English folk horror, this Regency-era comedy of manners makes for a lively, delightful adventure * The Guardian *A spritely Regency gavotte with booming gothic bass notes: pure joy * Daily Mail *[A] fun new hybrid of Jane Austens mannerly world and the highly contrasting world of 19th century witchcraft. Its perfect for readers who enjoy a good mash-up involving a classic story, some modern views on social expectations, and a dose of occult suspense * Shondaland *[S]imply wonderful, a laugh-and-cry book. Taubs close reading of and research into Austens work is remarkable; she threads a careful needle between invention and retelling, contemporary legibility and historical homage. The result is a terrifically well-balanced novel blending romance, fantasy and mystery * The New York Times *Witty, magical, romantic and altogether brilliant! Theres so much more to Pride and Prejudice than we ever knew * Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians *Taubs wit and creativity shines through . . . A delight for both Austen lovers and fans of magical adventure stories * Kirkus Reviews *This book is pure joy. Absolutely rollicking and thoroughly delightful. Melinda Taub peered directly into my soul and gave me the adventure I needed, plus feisty witches in empire waist dresses and the Kitty of my dreams. Ill be over here, swooning on my fainting couch * Samantha Bee *Funny and fierce as Lydia Bennet herself, this book mixes witchcraft lore with Austens story to make its own unique magic. Ill never look at Kitty the same way again . . . * Claudia Gray, author of The Murder of Mr. Wickham *Clever twist on Jane Austens classic * Country Living *A romping, lively retelling with surprises galore! Its a delight to see Lydia Bennet receive her due * Tamora Pierce, author of The Immortals series *What a delicious book this is - like Lydia, its headlong, a little wicked, and irrepressibly fun. And if that werent enough, it gave me an entirely new lens through which to appreciate Jane Austens Bennet family. Melinda Taub writes with a forensic wit and understanding of the desire to be loved and understood, even when those two things stand in seeming opposition. And like Georgette Heyer at her best, or, indeed, Austen, she has the alchemists touch which turns this exploration into something delightful * Kelly Link, author of The Book of Love *A delightfully rendered redemption of the much-maligned youngest Bennet daughter, Lydia; whose ill-advised actions that once threatened the Bennett sisters futures are finally proven to be less a girlish folly and more the result of a sacrifice made meant to save them all. Filled with magic, mayhem and manners, Melinda Taub has crafted a world both familiar and strange, faithful and fantastic * Aimee Gibbs, author of The Carnivale of Curiosities *Brilliant, fun and often genuinely funny . . . offers both a great story and a fiendishly clever new angle from which to appreciate an absolute classic * Track of Words *This is a masterpiece and a treat for any Austen fan * All About Romance *Cleverly inserts Lydias magical misadventures into the original story, creating something wholly original and utterly charming * Booklist *A funny, light-hearted read recommended for those who love a retelling with a dash of magic and a witty heroine * Library Journal *Its smart, its in dialogue with the past but not bound by it, and its trying to do a lot of interesting things at once * Concatenation * Details ISBN1529426286 Author Melinda Taub Pages 400 Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781529426281 Format Paperback Publication Date 2025-01-14 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-10-10 Illustrations N/A ISBN-10 1529426286 NZ Release Date 2025-01-14 Imprint Arcadia Books AU Release Date 2025-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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