{"product_id":"lessers-and-betters-don-jacobson-9798397565219","title":"Lessers and Betters: A Pride and Prejudice Variation","description":"A devastating loss \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA heroic act \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA life-changing injury \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving known only a privileged life, Miss Catherine Bennet-no longer Kitty-used her one connection to secure a governess's position. Her father's sudden death brought about this change in circumstances and has amended her character. She's now reliable, determined, trustworthy, and much more than the pretty face her mother thought would win her a husband. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen tragedy strikes in the park-and war's unseen wounds capture her footman-Miss Bennet sustains life threatening injuries. Fate's chance encounter that November day brings General Richard Fitzwilliam to her side. Having spent years fighting the Tyrant, he sees past her scars and values her compassion, steadiness of purpose, and resilience in the face of devastating obstacles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn unbreakable bond between a maid and the footman grows in the face of that same tragedy proving the deepest human emotions are universal and disregard wealth and status. Follow Annie Reynolds and Henry Wilson as they work with General Sir Richard Fitzwilliam and Miss Bennet to defeat the threat aimed at the heart of the British Empire after Napoleon's fall. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLessers and Betters pairs two novellas that explore the Hyde Park attack when governess Kitty Bennet is grievously injured as she defends little Margaret Cecil. The first story, Of Fortune's Reversal, is told from the gentry's point of view after Longbourn's fourth daughter is forced to seek employment. The Maid and the Footman follows the same plot but is enriched by the humanity of the titular characters Annie Reynolds and Henry Wilson. The 2023 Remastered edition is about 85,000 words in length. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat Reviewers Say About \u003ci\u003eLessers and Betters\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFive Stars! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis was hands down one of the best that I have read so far. I love the blend of other characters from other books so familiar to us that we already know their personalities and background. Excellent writing. I could not put it down. This one I have to have in my collection.\u003c\/i\u003e NM Reader \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon Jacobson creates new and original PRIDE \u0026amp; PREJUDICE side stories in these two Austen-esque novellas which tell the story of the same big event of November 1815, from two different class perspectives, reminiscent of UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS or DOWNTON ABBEY. For a glimpse of the author's well-educated insight into the creative process of these works, don't skip the opening author's comments. \u003c\/i\u003e BJD \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat historical work that will delight JAFF and nonJAFF readers. A book with a Regency perspective that delves into the lives of people with interesting pasts and the love and friendship that brings them together despite class status. Great story with real emotion that captured my attention from the start. You won't want to put it down.\u003c\/i\u003e Lizzy B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Don Jacobson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798397565219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Don Jacobson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46974730371327,"sku":"9798397565219","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c1d232e0-bd47-44db-a2d2-adbcb681612a.jpg?v=1750875892","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lessers-and-betters-don-jacobson-9798397565219","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}