The trials of young love are the last thing Mr Bennet wants to deal with. But life doesn’t always give him what he wants.
“With subtle wit, charm, and cleverness Mark Brownlow proves he can capture the essence and spirit of Jane Austen’s sardonic Mr. Bennet” Austenesque Reviews
“There is so much wit, humour and likeability. I laughed out loud many, many times” 5-star review at Amazon.co.uk
“…an often poignant, witty and very satisfying novel that faultlessly parallels the first section of Pride & Prejudice” Jane Austen Regency World Magazine
“This was a joy to read!” 5-star review at Amazon.com
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When John Barton falls in love with the elusive Anne Hayter, there is only one man he can turn to for advice.
Unfortunately, that man is Mr Bennet of Longbourn, a world-weary gentleman with five daughters pursuing their own marital ambitions.
To help John, Mr Bennet must emerge from his beloved library and face the terrifying challenges of the tearoom and dance floor. In doing so, he is forced to confront the memories of his own past.
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Mark Brownlow takes you on an Austenesque journey full of wry humour, with a touch of Regency romance and a slice or two of sponge cake.
“As you get older, Lizzy, you will discover that life does not
bow easily to the wishes of even the most romantic of souls.
Quite the opposite. Life must be mastered with pragmatism
and sense, which explains why so few people succeed at it.“
Cake and Courtship is a standalone story, but also the first book of Mr Bennet’s memoirs. The second book, Port and Proposals, is also available.
ISBN 9783903230002 (ebook)
ISBN 9783903230019 (print)