Introducing Mrs. Collins
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Updated: 11 hours ago
A Pride and Prejudice novel
By: Rachel Parris
Narrators: Rachel Parris, George Blagden
ISBN: 9780316602358
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Publication Date: 11/04/2025
Format: Paperback
My Rating: 4 Stars (ARC)
Best known as the beloved friend of Elizabeth Bennet, Charlotte Lucas finally becomes the heroine of her own story in this heartfelt and mesmerizing sequel to Pride and Prejudice.
When Charlotte Lucas chooses security over romance, her eyes are wide open to the decision she is making. Marriage to Mr. Collins offers stability, if not passion, and she is determined to make the best of it. While Elizabeth Bennet turns away in judgment of her choice, Charlotte builds a life in Kent—one of duty, routine, and quiet contentment.
But everything changes when an unexpected visitor arrives at Rosings Park. A spark is lit, and an impossible longing awakened.
Torn between what she must do and what she truly desires, Charlotte finds herself at the center of a story she never expected to be hers. A tale of love, loss, and second chances, Introducing Mrs. Collins is for anyone who wondered if there was more to the sensible character we met in Pride and Prejudice. It is the story of a woman who had written herself out of her own life, only to learn it is never too late to find your own happy ending.
Praise
“An interesting and surprising look at a classic story and an often-forgotten character.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Funny, then suddenly deep, then deeply romantic. A marvelous and mighty literary magic trick. It’s genuinely funny–brilliantly plotted, and then suddenly it opens up into deep and subtle and unexpected emotions. Rather like the work of another author I love, born 250 years ago.”
―Richard Curtis
“The perfect Austen fix. Charlotte Lucas of Pride and Prejudice finds her sensible marriage ticking along, until Cupid takes aim. Delightful, beguiling and accomplished!”
―Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal
“Genuinely funny and moving. I enjoyed every second of Introducing Mrs. Collins. It was like spending time with old friends.”
―Alice Winn, author of In Memoriam
About the Author
Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor and improvisor, best known for her viral segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, which have garnered over 100 million views. Her TV appearances include Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, QI and Mock the Week, and she is a regular guest on Radio 4's The Now Show and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. She co-hosts the popular podcast How Was It for You? with her husband Marcus Brigstocke. Rachel also wrote and presented a Jane Austen comedy programme, Austensibly Feminist, about how to view Jane Austen as modern feminists.
Rachel is a founding member of the critically acclaimed improv comedy group Austentatious, in which the all-star cast invent a play based on a title suggestion from the audience. As a touring comedian she has performed her award-winning musical comedy to sell-out audiences across the UK. READ MORE
