Lizzie's Spirit

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Set against the sweeping backdrop of Regency England and the untamed frontiers of New South Wales, this epic historical novel reimagines the beloved characters of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy in an odyssey of exile, resilience, and discovery.

Drawing from authentic diaries, letters, and historical accounts, the narrative vividly captures the challenges and triumphs of life aboard ship, the raw beauty of colonial Sydney, and the harsh realities faced by settlers in a strange new land.

Elizabeth, fleeing an unwanted marriage, and Darcy, escaping a society rife with injustice, they embark on a perilous voyage to the farthest reaches of the British Empire alongside newly-appointed Governor Lachlan Macquarie.

As Elizabeth and Darcy forge a life together amidst the fledgling colony, their journey is shaped by the wild landscapes of Australia and South Africa and by the echoes of a legendary shipwreck whose mysteries still haunt the coast.

Rich in period detail and inspired by real events, this sweeping tale of love, survival, and reinvention will enchant readers of historical fiction and fans of Jane Austen alike. The author has created a novel unique in Australian literature--an unprecedented adventure, a historical odyssey, and an enduring love story--standing on its own as an excellent historical fiction tour de force