PRIDE AND PREMEDITATION was sent to me by Net Galley, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review.
This young adult novel in the JANE AUSTEN MURDER MYSTERIES was written by Tirzah Price.
In PRIDE AND PREMEDITATION, Lizzie Bennett, was a seventeen year old, aspiring to become a lawyer in her dad’s firm. The problem was, in that day, women were not seen as equals. It was not “proper” for a woman to become a lawyer…It was a “man’s job”. A woman was supposed to stay home, do embroidery, and be a lady. But, Lizzie Bennett was stubborn and determined. After a murder happened, she decided to prove to her father that she deserved to be in his firm. He agreed on one condition…that the man who he’d planned to give the position to would be on point. She was only to be his shadow. Thus, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, with Pemberly Asssociates, and Lizzy became a team. They were both annoyed at the partnership, and didn’t want to work together.
Was there a love connection? Did Lizzie prove her point? Did her father keep his word and give her the position? What about Darcy? Many questions that you will need to read the book to answer.
I’ve always love the JANE AUSTEN SERIES, but, I especially like the way Tirzah Price made each story in the series into a young adult series. My granddaughter is eleven years old and I will be purchasing the entire JANE AUSTEN MURDER MYSTERY SERIES from Amazon. I really think it will help her WANT to read. I believe middle schoolers – especially girls will enjoy this series…I also believe it would be a fun chapter book to read to a middle school English class.`It’s probably to young for a high schooler and too old for elementary.
I would recommend this book.

Jane Austen…but with murder. Elizabeth Bennett, crime solver.
Enter Tirzah Price’s Pride and Premeditation, out this April 2021, and enter a bit of 1813 that you’ll know–though Lizzie Bennett is much more feminist that the time may allow. She wants to be a barrister like her father and argue cases and solve them, but she’s a woman, and her father has already named Collins as his inheritor. But Mr. Bennett tells her to seek out her own case and she finds a doozy–Mr. Hearst (Bingley’s brother in law, husband of Louisa) has been murdered! And Bingley has been arrested and charged!
Lizzie is on the case…but so is rival barrister in training Mr. Darcy, and with a runner like Wickham around, lots of sisters underfoot, and not a lot of time, they’ll have to move quick to find out who killed Mr. Hearst and why.
This isn’t the traditional Austen retelling that still shoe-horns the romance–there’s a bit–but the murder and crime solving part of society is much more the focal point. Lizzie is still fun and insightful, Collins is still the worst, and Mr. Darcy is still always there, and while this didn’t blow me away, I enjoyed it well enough!
A solid 3.75 stars I’d say– a unique take but not mindblowing. A good holiday read, therefore, right?

I am a huge Pride and Prejudice fan! So I was interested in seeing how a reinterpretation of a classic would be illustrated.

While I was not overly fond of the audiobook version, I think I would have enjoyed this when I was in my teens/early twenties.

This was a lot of fun. It was a well done reinterpretation of Pride and Prejudice, looking forward to others in the series.

Really really enjoyed this book. Lizzies character was so fun and I loved following her. Cannot wait for the rest of this series. I can safely say I’ll be picking up every one.

How fun! A brand new mystery series based on Jane Austen's classic novels.

As a literary nut myself, I have to say, I truly enjoyed this unique take on "Pride and Prejudice". It uses all our favorite characters from the original novel, and puts them in the midst of a murder that has taken place. It's up to plucky Lizzie Bennet to put her noggin to good use, show her father that she's just as good as any male detective, and figure out whodunnit! It's a rather fun and exciting book.

I would definitely suggest this book for Austen fans, especially ones that like a mystery twist.

Recommended for: Teens & Young Adults

Suitable for: 12 and up

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest opinion.

Thank you NetGalley, HarperAudio, and Tirzah Price for the opportunity to listen to this ARC of Pride and Premeditation. Similar to some other readers, this book gave me The Stalking Jack the Ripper vibes immediately. As that happens to be one of my favorite series, I knew this book and I were going to get along just fine.

This book is a modern-day murder-mystery twist on Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin. In this story, we follow the case of Mr. Bingley who is accused of murdering his brother in law. Meanwhile, Lizzie is just trying to standout in her father's law firm with men who aren't too keen to share their position with a woman. She sees the opportunity of solving the Bingley case as a means to improving her position. Soon, she finds herself entangled in solving this murder mystery, while the tension builds with Mr. Darcey (Mr. Bingley's hired council).

The book is fast-paced, the character development is spot on, and the re-imagining of a historical novel makes this such a fresh take. I look forward to more books by this author in the future!

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook ARC of Pride and Premeditation in exchange for an honest review.

The moment I saw this book was recommended for fans of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series, I knew I had to get my hands on a copy of the book. And after finishing Pride and Premeditation, I couldn’t agree with this declaration more - any Stalking Jack the Ripper fans will surely adore Pride and Premeditation, more so for the writing style and characters, not as strongly for the plotline itself. Pride and Premeditation was definitely much less bloody and gritty as Stalking Jack the Ripper, seeing as Lizzie and Darcy are much more focused in the law aspect of crime solving.

Lizzie was such a fun protagonist to read about and I really enjoyed this murder-mystery-solving twist to her character from the original Austen novel. I often find in the historical fiction genre, female characters tend to be too perfect in order to get the feministic ideals across to the reader, but I think Price did an amazing job at making Lizzie exceptionally intelligent while still giving her realistic flaws and mistakes. It made Lizzie’s character much more humane and more interesting to read about, specifically in regards to her recognizing her own privileges and apologizing for those wrongdoings.

What stood out to me most in Pride and Premeditation was the murder mystery itself. I assumed by the synopsis that this novel would have much more of a focus on the blooming romance between Lizzie and Darcy, but I was definitely mistaken. This mystery plotline surprised me in the best way possible, I was thoroughly impressed with how new it felt compared to other murder mystery books I’ve read. I felt like there was the perfect amount of suspicion and foreshadowing placed on the killer for it to make sense come the reveal, but also just little enough for the reveal to be a surprise to the reader.

My only true issue with the novel was the age gap between Lizzie and Darcy (Lizzie being 17, Darcy being approximately 21). However, I am a bit more lenient in regards to the age gap seeing as Pride and Premeditation is still a period piece, not a modern retelling. As well, I do think, given the circumstances, Price developed their romance healthily - a fact I really enjoyed.

Overall, I really enjoyed Pride and Premeditation and would definitely recommend it to fans of historical fiction, specifically Stalking Jack the Ripper, or fans of the original Pride and Prejudice. I loved the development of Darcy and Lizzie’s characters, and the overarching murder mystery was very well executed. Though I do suggest reading the author’s note at the end of the novel where Price explains any historical inaccuracies used for the sake of storytelling!

This is a delightful twist on Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Bingley is accused of murdering his brother in law. Lizzie takes it upon herself to prove his innocence. Mr. Darcy is Mr. Bingleys hired council and must tolerate her investigation.
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I love this twist to the old tale. Liberties were taken, as was explained at the end of the book, to make it so Lizzie could hold a job. I think that made the book more modern while still holding on to a historic presence.
The author did a great job of retaining part of the original story while updating it to a murder mystery. I did not see the conclusion coming. (It has been a while since I’ve read Jane Austin.)
I look forward to more books in this series.
Many thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I love books with strong, smart female protagonists!! I especially love when said protagonist is an homage to a classic literary heroine ... it gives me double the reason to recommend books like this to my students. I finished the audiobook and immediately wanted to go reread Pride and Prejudice ... and any other Austen I haven’t read in a while.
I loved the story, the mystery was good and not obvious, and the characters were charming and likable. The AI voice was a bit distracting, but it’s the price I pay for getting the advanced copy.

I adore Pride and Prejudice; so it was no surprise that I couldn't wait to get my hands on this remake of the classic. This story reimagined Elizabeth Bennet as the daughter of a barrister in a world where women usually cannot practice law. Pemberley is rival law establishment for which dreamy Mr. Darcy works.

This book reimagines the world of Pride and Prejudice in terms of a murder mystery. Mr. Bingley is accused of murdering his brother in law. Lizzie sets about trying to take the case in order to be prove her worth in the world of men and be worthy of a position at her father's firm. The beloved tension between Mr. Darcy and Lizzie is entangels in this novel despite many of the characters being cast in dramatically different roles as the original. I sorta love the adaptations and the recast of characters. It works in a weird way as a murder mystery.

***Tiny spoiler***

I appreciate this version so much for the fact that Mr. Wickham and Lydia do not run off together.

Recommended for: lovers of Jane Austen, readers of remakes and retellings, admirers of Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice fans

I love retellings and I love audiobooks so when I saw a Pride and Prejudice retelling with a murder twist available as an audio on Netgalley, I jumped on it pretty much immediately.

In this book, you'll meet the characters we all know but here, Lizzie wants to prove to her dad that she's able to solve a murder mystery in order to be seen as the capable woman that she is. I loved that the author didn't stuck our lovely Lizzie to the limits women faced back in that time. I loved how determined she was to find out the truth and along the way, she met Darcy.

Overall, this was a fun and entertaining read but while I enjoyed it, I can't say I fell in love with it. The murder mystery in itself didn't capture my attention and interest as I hoped it would. I was also hoping for a little more interactions between Darcy and Lizzie but I guess we'll have more in book two as this was the first book in a series!

(Thank you for letting me read and review an ARC)

It is a truth universally acknowledged that I am a sucker for almost anything Pride and Prejudice related. And this gem did not disappoint!

All of your favorite P&P characters are present in this re-thinking of the classic, but with a twist. Lizzie Bennet wants to be a solicitor in her father's firm, Longbourn and Associates, but the odious Mr. Collins has been named as his successor. If Elizabeth can find and solve her own case, her father will considered bringing her on to the firm. Lizzie decides to go after the biggest case in London, when Charles Bingley is arrested for the murder of his brother-in-law, Mr. Hurst. Of course, solicitor Darcy is already on the case and Lizzie has to determine a way to insert herself.

Solid writing, favorite characters, and a new twist on an old classic will delight any reader looking for a Pride and Prejudice fix.

This was not for me, I think teen me would have enjoyed it but adult me says hard pass. It didn't feel like anything jane austen related I'll be honest

I enjoyed this first book in a the new series featuring Lizzie Bennet and Darcy. I am embarrassed to admit I have not actually read Pride and Prejudice, so I can't compare the two, but I can say that I really enjoyed Lizzie's inquisitive nature and tenacity. Lizzie is "working" at her father's law firm, Longbourne and Sons, trying to do whatever she can to make her dream of becoming an attorney come true. Her father has a real soft spot for Lizzie and puts up with a lot more from her than most would during that era. Lizzie find out that a murder has been committed and in an effort to secure a case for her father's firm, meets with the accused in jail, while pretending to be his sister. Unfortunately, her plan is thwarted when he admits that he has hired his long time friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Lizzie is convinced that he is innocent and takes it upon herself to show up at his home and somehow convinces him to hire her to prove it. Is is then that she starts to realize her frustration with Mr. Darcy is actually romantic feelings.

I was surprised by the killer and there were so many pleasant twists and turns along the way that kept me guessing. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this audiobook. All views are my own.

I love a great retelling and this just might be my new favorite retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I love the original story and mysteries, so this combo was an absolute hit for me.

17 year old Lizzie Bennet wants nothing to do with the typical womanly duties and would rather be a solicitor or barrister like her father. Her character is portrayed so perfectly in this retelling. I just love what Price did with Collins, it made me seriously giddy. Darcy was so well done, and of course I pictured him as Collin Firth.

Price did an amazing job of knowing when to stay true to the original story and when and where to stray. Each character was easily
Recognizable, yet perfectly different to fit this new story.

The mystery aspect was fast paced and compelling, it kept me guessing and and wondering what would be next to come.

I Loved it so much that I've already pre-ordered myself a physical copy and I am so ready for Price's next retelling.

I appreciated the author's note, which showed how much research she had done for the era.

The only thing that I would say didn't work for me, was that sometimes the language didn't fit with the time period. It felt too current. It did not take away from the fun story though.

Overall, this was an amazingly well done retelling and was a fun, quick read.

If you like Victorian era Mysteries and /or Pride and Prejudice, I think this book is right up your alley.


Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio for the voice galley in exchange for my honest thoughts.

A Jane Austen Murder Mystery? That’s all I needed to hear when I requested a copy. And it did not disappoint. A 5 star read. I was so engrossed in it that I finished it in a day. We get to meet Elizabeth Bennett who wants to work in her father’s office, who is a barrister. But that’s easier said then done. She lives in an era where women are not expected nor encouraged to work. Her own mother would rather she find a suitable suitor than follow her passion. So it’s no wonder Elizabeth jumps at the opportunity when her father gives her a chance to prove herself. And the very first case she goes for? To represent a man accused of murder. But again, being a woman can only take her so far, no matter how many great ideas she has. So when the defendant chooses his barrister and longtime school friend, Mr. William Darcy, Elizabeth makes it her mission to prove that she has what it takes and that she is just as good as any.

I was granted complimentary access to an eARC of Pride and Premedeitation by Tirzah Price through the publisher, HarperTeen, in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley. Thank you so much to all involved in affording me this opportunity! This has not swayed my opinion. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.

Pride and Premeditation is a murder mystery in the setting (time and place) of Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bennet is the daughter of a law firm owner and practising lawyer, and she desperately wants to be hired on as a fully trained barrister herself. How does she plan to accomplish that? Find her own case and solve it to prove herself, of course! So when she hears of a mysterious murder she jumps in head first and finds herself in far more trouble than she bargained for.

I attended the HCC Frenzy winter preview event on December 9th and this was one of the many upcoming titles we looked at. When the event ended and I rushed over to NetGalley to see which ones I could review right away, this was one of the few available for request by Canadian bloggers, so I jumped on it. Thank you to the HarperAudio staff in particular for the approval. (Synthetic preview audio, not a real narrator, I cannot comment on the audiobook.) I must admit I'm not a huge fan of the classics, so I went into this not knowing if I would like it or not, and I do not have the backing experience to catch nods to the original work.

I'm so glad I gave it a chance! Price's writing style is so captivating, her characters are immediately relatable, and the mystery is full of more twists and surprises than a lot of other mysteries I've read in recent years. Seriously, this is Agatha Christie level murder mystery craftsmanship.

Lizzie was by far my favourite character, which I suppose is a good thing since she's the main character, but I also really liked Darcy from the beginning. He's quite the misunderstood, morally grey "bad guy" and I loved it! Although romance is not the focus of this novel, its a murder mystery first and foremost, there are subtle romantic subplots taking place all written with the discretion of the time. I'm assuming these were dictated by the original (which again, I haven't read) but it's also perfectly on track with contemporary YA trends and tropes. Enemies to lovers? Yes, please!

I've heard that there are plans for at least two more novels in this series and I can't wait to read them. Fans of YA, the classics, and mysteries should all check this one out when it released in April 2021!

Trigger Warnings: Death (on page), murder, sexism, implied racisim

I absolutely love Jane Austen, she's one of my favorite authors, and I love murder mysteries. So when I heard about this book, I immediately wanted to read it!

Something I often worry about with retellings is how these characters that I love so much and have grown up with, will be portrayed by a new author. Tirzah Price did a wonderful job of taking these characters and making them her own while staying true to the inspiration. No one felt extremely out of character from the original story, and the changes that were made absolutely made sense within this story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be looking forward to the next books in the series!

As a lover of Pride and Prejudice, and all things Jane Austen, this retelling was wonderful. The characterization of the characters, but Lizzie in particular, was fantastic, and the writing style very closely mirrors that of Jane Austen, which I very much enjoyed. Some of the twists, as this is a murder mystery, were pretty obvious and easy to guess, having read the original book, however it was still very interesting to see how all the details came together in the end. I really enjoyed the changes to Lady Catherine DeBourgh, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Wickham, which I think gave the overall story a much better ending. I do wish there was more attention shown to Jane and Mr. Bingley, as it was only mentioned once in passing, however both characters were very well written. I also didn't love the decision to make Lizzie 17 considering Darcy was 23, and though he is also younger than in Pride and Prejudice where they are 21 and 28, it's an uncomfortable age gap with a minor. I understand this is a YA novel, and thus it makes sense to make the characters younger, however Lizzie didn't have to be so young, and the age gap could've been made smaller. Overall, it's a very fun story to listen to, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes Pride and Prejudice.