Creative retelling of Jane Austen novel
How fun is this? Sarah Price is starting the Amish Classics Series that will be a compilation of novels that are retellings of Jane Austen novels in a contemporary Amish setting. The main storylines are accurately followed but told within the Amish culture and religion. The stories will introduce readers of Amish romances to these classics, while also appealing to the Austin fans.
First Impressions has just released and is inspired by Pride and Prejudice. If you’re a fan of Austen (aka an Austenite) then you will know that the first draft of Pride and Prejudice was entitled First Impressions. Here’s a look at Sarah’s novel:
An Amish farmer and his wife are anxious for their five daughters to marry in order to acquire at least one son-in-law to take over their dairy farm. When an old farm in the church district is occupied by three young men from Holmes County, Ohio, the daughters become intrigued with their new neighbors.
From the beginning Lizzie Blank has not gotten along with Frederick Detweiler, finding him too proud and overly critical of how the bishop runs their g’may. However, the more Frederick and Lizzie are forced to socialize at church and youth signings, the more she begins to see him in a different light.
A beautiful take on the power of love and happiness to over come class boundaries and prejudices, this retelling of the beloved classic will win the hearts of a new generation of readers with its insightful, romantic story.
Sounds fun, right?
Oh and since I’m a huge Austen fan AND a Pinterest nerd, I have to share some fun Jane-related pins I’ve collected.
