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<p><b>A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's best-known story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.</b><br> <br> Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest in a family of five daughters. Although their mother is very keen to see them all married to wealthy men, Elizabeth is determined that she will <i>only</i> <i>ever</i> marry for love.<br> <br> At a ball, Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy, who at first she believes is proud and haughty.<br> <br> But perhaps there is more to him than first meets the eye...<br> <br> <b>Katherine Woodfine</b> is best known for her historical series, <i>The Sinclair Mysteries,</i> which includes <i>The Clockwork Sparrow.</i> A huge fan of Jane Austen from a young age, she's perfectly placed to bring the Bennet sisters to a new audience.<br> <br> <b>Eglantine Ceulemans</b> captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.<br> <br> Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: <i>Emma</i>, <i>Persuasion</i>, <i>Sense and Sensibility</i>, <i>Mansfield Park</i> and <i>Northanger Abbey</i>. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. <b>For readers aged eight and up.</b></p>