Congratulations to Alice McVeigh on the release of Pride and Perjury: Twelve Pride-and-Prejudice-Inspired Short Stories, the newest addition to the author's award-winning Warleigh Hall Press Jane Austen Series.
“McVeigh's prose and plotting are pitch-perfect...echoes the master herself." ~Publishers Weekly
Pride and Perjury: Twelve Pride-and-Prejudice-Inspired Short Stories
New Release: May 30, 2024Genre: Short Stories, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance
4.0 stars, 80 ratings
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Discover the untold stories behind Jane Austen’s beloved characters in this captivating new release, the fourth book in what Publishers Weekly described as “McVeigh's celebrated Austenesque series.”
What really happened when Wickham eloped with Lydia? What did the Longbourn servants secretly think of the Bennet sisters? ("I have very little hope," said Mr. Bennet, "of disposing of even one of my daughters much before luncheon." ~from McVeigh's Pride and Perjury.) Take a deep dive into Caroline Bingley's schemes, Lady Catherine's de Bourgh's diary—and Mr Knightley’s heart.
Praise for Pride and Perjury
"A wonderful collection." ~Goodreads Review
"Beautifully conceived, beautifully imagined, beautifully written." ~Amazon Review
"Though there have certainly been other attempts to imitate Austen's narrative and storytelling, none have been so masterfully executed as McVeigh's." ~IndieReader
Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel
Genre: Historical Fiction, Historical RomanceBook 1 in the series
4.2 stars, 400+ ratings
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Susan is a Jane Austen Prequel, brilliantly capturing Austen's own Lady Susan as a young girl.
Sixteen-year-old Susan Smithson—pretty but poor, clever but capricious—has just been expelled from a school for young ladies in London. At the mansion of the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Susan attracts a raffish young nobleman. But, at the first hint of scandal, her guardian dispatches Susan to her uncle Collins' rectory in Kent, where her sensible cousin Alicia lives and "where nothing ever happens." Here Susan mischievously inspires the local squire to put on a play, with consequences no one could possibly have foreseen.
Familiar characters abound—Frank Churchill, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Darcy himself. But Susan—mischievous and manipulative—is the star. This is Austen that even Austen might have loved, with a touch of Georgette Heyer in the romantic sections. Fans of Bridgerton will also relish this classic regency romance, the first in a six-book series.
Praise for Susan
"Emma mingles with Pride and Prejudice in a delightful confrontation between the two books' worlds." ~Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize quarter-finalist review
"Think Emma or Pride and Prejudice, but with the added sense of humor, mischief, and determination that elevates Susan." ~Midwest Book Review
In addition to being a BookLife Quarterfinalist, Susan also received Gold/First Place awards from PenCraft, Global, eLit, Historical Fiction Company Book Awards, and other competitions.
Harriet: A Jane Austen Variation
Genre: Historical Fiction, Historical RomanceBook 2 in the series
4.1 stars, 287 ratings
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Harriet is an intriguing and original take on Jane Austen's immortal Emma.
Emma, a privileged young heiress, decides to mentor Harriet Smith, a pretty boarding-school pupil, and to matchmake her as eligibly as she can… But how is she to guess that Harriet has a secret? Meanwhile, the brilliant, penniless Jane Fairfax consents to a clandestine engagement with Frank Churchill—though not daring to confess, even to him, that she is being relentlessly pursued by her best friend’s husband. Harriet sidelines Emma herself in favour of the ingenious Harriet and the fascinating Jane Fairfax. It is Emma—but an Emma with a surprisingly believable twist in its tail.
Recognition for Harriet
- Gold medal, Historical Fiction Company's Book Awards
- Bronze medal, IPPY Awards
- Starred Editor's Pick on Publishers Weekly
- Finalist for Foreword Indies Book of he Year
- Finalist for Chanticleer's CIBA Chatelaine Award
- Gold Medal, Global Book Awards
- Selected as one of "100 notable indies of 2022" by Shelf Unbound magazine
- Finalist in the International and American Fiction Awards
Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Genre: Historical Fiction, Historical RomanceBook 3 in the series
4.0 stars, 500+ ratings
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The third in McVeigh's prize-winning series of standalone Jane Austen variations.
“Should she reject me again, I shall have to wed—as I swore I never would—for dynasty alone. I can only ever love Elizabeth Bennet.”
Love is put to the test in this fresh spin on Jane Austen’s starriest novel, entwining original and classic characters in a tale of passion and self-discovery. Alice McVeigh puts the spotlight on Darcy in this witty and imaginative re-telling of Austen’s classic tale. In a timeless story of love amid the clash of social classes, Darcy is faced with a terrible choice: to stay in London to force Wickham’s hand—or to go to Rome, to salvage his family’s reputation.
With a new Darcyesque slant, omitted scenes from the original, and an extra helping of humour—as well as excerpts from The Wisdom and Wit of Miss Mary Bennet—this is a fresh new Pride and Prejudice with (wedding) bells on!
Praise for Darcy
"The narrative is infused with a dry twenty-first-century sensibility that respects Austen while also peeking into her characters’ true thoughts... An often delightful deep dive into what the characters of Pride and Prejudice were thinking but not saying." ~Foreword/Clarion Reviews
"Catnip for Austen fans... A joy to read!" ~Readerss Favorite
"Sparkling, witty, and delectable" ~Publishers Weekly
Finalist, UK Selfies Book Awards 2024
About the Author
Alice McVeigh has been published in contemporary fiction by Orion/Hachette, in speculative fiction by UK's Unbound, and in historical fiction by Warleigh Hall Press. Her work has won more awards and recognition than we can possibly list here, but you can learn more at AliceMcVeigh.com. Be sure to also sign up for Alice's monthly newsletter and to follow her online: 
