The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet

By: Katherine Cowley

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

Upon the death of her father, Mary Bennet’s life is thrown into turmoil. With no fortune or marriage prospects, she must rely on the kindness of her relatives. When a mysterious late-night visit by an unknown relative - a Lady Trafford from Castle Durrington - leads to an extended stay and the chance for an education, Mary gratefully accepts the opportunity.

But even as she arrives at the castle, she’s faced with one mystery after another. Who is Lady Trafford really, and what is she hiding? Do her secrets and manipulations place the small seaside community at risk of an invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte? Always curious, Mary sets out to discover the answers. But when she finds the dead body of a would-be thief she outed prior to her father’s funeral, she jeopardizes her position at the castle and her family’s good name in her quest for the truth.

©2021 Katherine Cowley (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Made it to the end

Despite many thoughts to not finish this book as I was somewhat convinced I didn’t like the main character, Mary, and her narrative. But something kept me listening until I started to like and understood the storyline.

Somewhat simplistic, but a good story. I will listen to the next book in the series.

Interesting book. Excellent reader.

I would have given this book 5 stars had I not already read so many Jane Austen mysteries books written by Stephanie Barron. I figured out a bit of the mystery because of that. But if you like Mary Bennet and want to see her in an adventure, you’ll enjoy this book.

An interesting Mary Bennet

I read and listened to this novel-both excellent in style and narration. I especially like the fact that this is ‘book 1’ i can’t wait to find out how this version of Mary Bennet’s life progresses!

Okay story, but these characters were not true to the originals created by Jane Austen

This story was okay. Not brilliant, but entertaining as long as you don’t expect Mary Bennett to be the same woman described in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Surprised- Clean Mystery -good read

I'm not much of a reviewer, but I'll try. I really like listening to Alison Larkin and this book had a good semi-long play time so I spent the credit. I was very surprised. First of all It's a "spin off" of Pride and Prejudice and focuses on Mary Bennett, but it's not a romance. I feel it was worth the credit, and if things start out slow for you, just stay with it, surprises follow.