In Westminster's Halls - A Pride and Prejudice Variation
With a narrative steeped in duplicity and conspiratorial intrigue, "In Westminster's Halls" offers a unique speculative journey into the world of Jane Austen. This bold exploration delves into the existential issue of slavery. Set against the backdrop of Regency privilege, sexual nuance, and callous indifference, Jacobson's masterful storytelling will captivate you, leaving you yearning for more. It's a portrayal of Meryton's beloved characters like you've never seen. Robert W. Smith, award-winning author of A Long Way from Clare Fighting for Freedom, Finding Love In 1807, a dark stain marred British society. It wasn't Napoleon or the War. The slave trade divided Britons along economic and moral lines. In Westminster's Halls is a tale that unites Longbourn, Pemberley, and Matlock in a mission to end the trafficking of human souls. Powerful forces are determined to silence Bennet, while Wickham is sent to manipulate Darcy. Amidst mystery, danger, and politics, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy navigate mutual prejudice and willful pride, striving for a future in a world where all are free. Their journey is a testament to love's power. In Westminster's Halls seeks to fill Austen's great silence on slavery. The book speculates, with a touch of audacity, how Austen's beloved characters would have behaved if true-life events were part of Pride and Prejudice.
418 pages
English edition · First published 2024 by Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp · ISBN 9798329368260
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