Pemberley and Beyond

The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley - Lindz McLeod

In this episode of Pemberley and Beyond, we dive into Lindz Mcleod's continuation of Pride and Prejudice: The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley . Horrified by the marriage of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, Caroline Bingley has always believed herself above everyone else. But when Darcy tells her she’s far too awful to ever be loved, Caroline is shaken to her core. Determined to prove him wrong, Caroline begs her closest friend- or rather the closest person she has to a friend, Georgiana Darcy, to help her transform fast and find a husband as soon as possible! Little does she know that some major transformations are around the corner... Join me as we unpack tropes in this steamy continuation of Pride and Prejudice which takes us into the mind of Caroline Bingley, one of Austen’s most unlikable characters. With many thanks to Harlequin and NetGalley for my free eARC of this novel.

Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris

When I discovered that Rachel Parris (of Austentatious) had written a novel centred on the ever-practical Charlotte Collins, I couldn’t wait to read it. This episode of Pemberley and Beyond dives into a delightful reimagining of that Austen fans won’t want to miss. Introducing Mrs Collins offers a fresh and entertaining perspective on one of Austen’s most infamously unromantic characters. Known for her sensible outlook, Charlotte’s carefully ordered life at Hunsford Parsonage is suddenly thrown into disarray when a charming and unexpected gentleman visits Rosings Park. Join me as we unpack the three main tropes in this clever continuation of Pride and Prejudice and muse on the romantic potential of Mr Collins.

The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub

In this episode, we are delving into The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub. Published in 2023, this epistolary novel picks up where every scene ends in Pride and Prejudice, à la Rosencratz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Weaving together tropes galore with wit and witchcraft, this is an exciting new voice within the Jane Austen Inspired literary world!

Emma of 83rd Street - Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding

As regular readers/listeners of Pemberley & Beyond will know, my last experience of stepping outside my comfort zone of Pride & Prejudice retellings ended in disaster. Nonetheless, I fell head over heels for the beautiful cover of Emma of 83rd Street when I saw it in my local library. I know that there’s that old chestnut about not judging books by their cover, but what can I say? I'm a sucker for a fun cover! When I beheld it, I thought to myself… could this book break the curse of terrible non-Pride and Prejudice retellings?

Encounters With Jane Austen: Celebrating 250 Years - Anthology

Join Cat on Pemberley and Beyond for a special bite-size episode celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary through the anthology Encounters With Jane Austen: Celebrating 250 Years. This captivating collection of essays, short stories, poetry, and art showcases how Austen’s wit, wisdom, and social insight continue to inspire readers, writers, and artists around the world. In this episode, Cat explores standout pieces from the anthology, from Tallulah Riley’s modern reimagining of Charlotte Collins in Charlotte to Jen Francis’s essay Austen’s Onscreen Evaluation, which examines the evolution of Austen’s adaptations from BBC period dramas to potential TikTok musicals. Acknowledgement: Thanks to the publisher for providing a free copy of Encounters With Jane Austen: Celebrating 250 Years through NetGalley.