Aether and Ego

by Joanne Merriam

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Pub Date Sep 05 2026 | Archive Date Sep 30 2026

Literary Press Group of Canada | Inanna Publications and Education Inc

Historical Fiction | Literary Fiction | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

It is autumn 1845, and Elizabeth Bennet is a part of the second generation embarking on a centuries-long flight to Alpha Centauri, working in the signal room and studying engineering aboard a massive centrifugal ship. When she is thrown into the orbit of the conventional Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth finds him haughty and intolerable. But then her younger sister elopes. For all of their progress in the new society of the ship, a woman can still be ruined by an imprudent attachment. Can Elizabeth and Darcy save Lydia's reputation, learn to like each other, and avoid being convicted of murder? Aether and Ego is a steampunk retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, with the addition of space travel, dogs, and accidental death.

Advance Praise

"Aether and Ego is enormous fun and a worthy tribute to Austen. It left me dreaming of a better world." --Kate Heartfield, author of The Embroidered Book

“A skillful reimagining of Pride and Prejudice with a speculative twist that casts familiar characters in a whole new light and breathes fresh life into a classic tale. Aether and Ego repeatedly subverts expectations and yet every twist feels utterly earned. Masterfully done!” --A.C. Wise, author of Wendy, Darling

“Elegant, smart, and transportive. Aether and Ego will delight Pride and Prejudice fans and alternative history readers alike." --Laura Stanfill, author of Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary

"Aether and Ego is enormous fun and a worthy tribute to Austen. It left me dreaming of a better world." --Kate Heartfield, author of The Embroidered Book

“A skillful reimagining of Pride and Prejudice...

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- Physical ARCs being distributed at TriCon Halifax and to influencers and reviewers

- Release day cocktail party at Trident Bookstore

- Launch party at the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia

- Targeted...

Available Editions

EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9781834210261
PRICE	CA$24.95 (CAD)
PAGES	326

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