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Learnt To Be Cautious: The Story of Kitty Bennet
Kitty Bennet is finally free from under the shadows of her more popular sisters. With Jane, Elizabeth, and Lydia married, it's her turn in the marriage spotlight, and she means to have some fun with it. Mr. Bennet is determined not to make the same mistakes with Kitty as he did with Lydia. He's pretty sure Kitty is running headlong down the same path as her younger sister, and he will do anything it takes to stop her from causing another scandal. When the two of them travel to Pemberley together, they find three single, eligible gentlemen visiting as well--to Kitty's delight and to Mr. Bennet's horror. Now Kitty's only concern is whether she will marry jovial Colonel Fitzwilliam, gentle Mr. Knott, or rich Mr. Johns. And Mr. Bennet's only concern is stopping Kitty from humiliating his family. Will Kitty learn to be cautious before she ruins her chances of marriage with anyone? Click the Buy Now button to find out!
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2016
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March 26, 2017
My Rating: 2.5* rounded it up to 3*
This is the debut novel by Ms. Kirke I applaud her for her efforts and her courage.
One of my favourite secondary characters of Pride & Prejudice is Kitty Bennet. I find her to be a bit of a lost soul with no direction. In this book, she is just that. She is portrayed realistically regarding the influence of her sister Lydia and the lack of proper influence from Mr. and Mrs. Bennet.
She is bound and determined to get herself married and this is basically the full premise of the story. It just takes her longer to figure out her approach is not working and for this, I found her to be a bit too dense. There were glimpses of potential brought out but never truly followed through with until the end. I did find the ending rather moving.
There were also inconsistencies in this story that were just too glaring to ignore (i.e. her ankle was not broken and a lack of a chaperone). There is also a great need for editing. As much as I love a good long story, it was repetitious at times. Nevertheless, there is definite potential in this story.
This is the debut novel by Ms. Kirke I applaud her for her efforts and her courage.
One of my favourite secondary characters of Pride & Prejudice is Kitty Bennet. I find her to be a bit of a lost soul with no direction. In this book, she is just that. She is portrayed realistically regarding the influence of her sister Lydia and the lack of proper influence from Mr. and Mrs. Bennet.
She is bound and determined to get herself married and this is basically the full premise of the story. It just takes her longer to figure out her approach is not working and for this, I found her to be a bit too dense. There were glimpses of potential brought out but never truly followed through with until the end. I did find the ending rather moving.
There were also inconsistencies in this story that were just too glaring to ignore (i.e. her ankle was not broken and a lack of a chaperone). There is also a great need for editing. As much as I love a good long story, it was repetitious at times. Nevertheless, there is definite potential in this story.
May 14, 2017
Silly, self-absorbed, flirt Catherine Bennet after making a fool of herself travels to Pemberley with Mr. Bennet. Unfortunately for Mr. Bennet but not Kitty, they find three single, eligible gentlemen visiting.
Who will Kitty decide she will flirt with and marry.
An enjoyable, easy to read story, of Kitty's growth away from Lydia, and without the expected guidance from her parents.
Who will Kitty decide she will flirt with and marry.
An enjoyable, easy to read story, of Kitty's growth away from Lydia, and without the expected guidance from her parents.
January 7, 2017
Spring 2017 - Fun, witty and sweet. Recommend to 1RL
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June 7, 2017
Well-conceived continuation of Pride and Prejudice. Kitty's journey to maturity is remarkably well done and I loved how the story turned out. Very much worth the read.
September 9, 2023
At last a story where Kitty didn't marry an viscount (at least), and Mary didn't end with the gamekeeper in Australia! Kitty is as silly and as flighty as in the book, and Mary as pedantic and self-important. Of course Mary marries her uncle's clerk, and author shows why this is a really fortunate choice for both. And Kitty marries her brother-in-law's parson. Author tried to show Kitty's transformation from the empty-headed coquette to the responsible and sensible girl worthy of her bridegroom. But, alas, she didn't succede. Her Kitty is very convincing in her stupidity and ignorance, but her transformation and falling in love look forced and artificial to say the least. But the book is written in an easy and elegant language, the author does not make gross historical mistakes (although she makes many small ones), and her portrait of Lizzie and Darcy through the eyes of an uncouth and not very smart girl is an undoubted success.
January 10, 2020
Very good!
It's one of the better Jane Austen sequels , it's not exactly her tone, but neither is it one of the pornographic ones that has no similarities the the original characters other than the names. Well worth the price
It's one of the better Jane Austen sequels , it's not exactly her tone, but neither is it one of the pornographic ones that has no similarities the the original characters other than the names. Well worth the price
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August 18, 2021Kitty gets her own HEA!!!
I love the story! It’s very well written and the characters are realistic. Kitty is by no means perfect but it’s great to see her mature and grow in this novel! Just a beautifully written story that I would recommend to anybody who loves P&P variations!
I love the story! It’s very well written and the characters are realistic. Kitty is by no means perfect but it’s great to see her mature and grow in this novel! Just a beautifully written story that I would recommend to anybody who loves P&P variations!
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