Mary Bennet's Untold Story Now Written by Katherine J Chen in Mary B

As an avid fan of Jane Austen's books, I was eager to read this untold story of Mary Bennett by Katherine J. Chen.

In Pride and Prejudice we see Mary as that difficult middle daughter who possesses none of the beauty of her elder sisters. Nor is there the spunk found in her excitable younger sisters who seem to find nothing but mischief and the desire to be courted by anyone sporting regimental reds.

This story brings a new twist to Mary's personality as the men we've come to admire in the original seem to look past her plain looks and personality to see the real Mary and her potential.  Even Mr. Collins' plight has had a new light shed upon his toady personality as the author digs deeper into his background and odious behavior in seeking a wife.

Jane Austin's Mary, a well read young woman who seeks no dance partners nor special ribbons to adorn her plain looks is the same Mary Bennet in Mary B. The difference is that in Mary B, we get more than a superficial glimpse into this young woman's life.  If you find you haven't had your fill of the Bennet family, you will probably enjoy adding this book to your collection.  It is written in the style faithful to Pride and Prejudice.