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Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld is a modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in contemporary Cincinnati. The novel follows the lives of the Bennet sisters, especially Liz and Jane, as they navigate love, career, and family dynamics in a world of reality TV and societal expectations. The story combines romantic entanglements with witty social commentary, giving a fresh twist to a beloved classic.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy modern takes on classic literature. It's a clever retelling of Jane Austen's work, set in contemporary Cincinnati, full of humour, romance, and astute social observations. If you're intrigued by family dynamics and enjoy witty dialogue, you'll likely find this story engaging.

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Eligible

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The book of the summer' The Times 'Sheer joy ... Giddy and glam and a hearty update of Pride and Prejudice' Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘This is Pride and Prejudice 2.0 and I must confess, I liked it more than the original’ STYLIST

‘Bold and brilliant’ GLAMOUR

'Sheer joy… Giddy and glam and a hearty update of Pride and PrejudiceJESSIE BURTON, author of The Miniaturist

Liz and Jane Bennet are good daughters. They’ve come home to suburban Cincinnati to get their mother to stop feeding their father steak as he recovers from heart surgery, to tidy up the crumbling Tudor-style family home, and to wrench their three sisters from their various states of arrested development.

Once they are under the same roof, old patterns return fast. Soon they are being berated for their single status – and for two successful women in their late thirties, it really is too much to bear. That is, until the Lucas family’s BBQ throws them in the way of some eligible single men...

In this dazzling, heart-warming read, the much-loved classic Pride and Prejudice is catapulted into our modern world, singing out with hilarity and truth.


Praise for Eligible:

‘If there exists a more perfect pairing than Curtis Sittenfeld and Jane Austen, we dare you to find it’ Elle

‘These days, if Curtis Sittenfeld writes it, I read it’ Judy Blume

Eligible has all the charm, wit and romance of Pride & Prejudice… an absolute delight’ Red

‘Dazzling’ Woman and Home

‘Such a feast of a book’ Nigella Lawson

‘Not since “Clueless,” has Austen been so delightedly interpreted’ New York Times

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Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld has been lauded as a modern and refreshing retelling of a classic story. Enthusiastic reviews highlight its relatability, wit, and humour, with some claiming it exceeds the enjoyment of the original. The prose is praised for being bold and brilliant, and the story is described as a delightful and entertaining read, appealing to both Austen fans and those who enjoy romantic comedies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007486311

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Curtis Sittenfeld is the bestselling author of the novels Prep, The Man of My Dreams, American Wife, and Sisterland, which have been translated into twenty-five languages. Her nonfiction has been published widely, including in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Time, Vanity Fair, and Glamour and broadcast on public radio’s This American Life. A native of Cincinnati, she currently lives with her family in St. Louis.

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