‘MISS CAROLINE BINGLEY, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’ BOOK REVIEW: THIS IS ONE REALLY FUN READ!
STORY: Being independent is something Caroling Bingley is learning to be comfortable in. She once had a crush her brother’s best friend, but his head was turned by a pair of fine eyes that were not Caroline’s. Now she builds a life of her own as she tries to deal with the recent marriages that bring change. All while she still cares for the sister, Georgiana, of Mr. Darcy, the one she once fancied. This friendship is what inspires Caroline to become a part of a curious investigation. miss caroline bingley private investigator
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MISS CAROLINE BINGLEY, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR book review
REVIEW: Where I first ran across this novel I am not sure, but I’d imagine I found it thanks to my looking into Jane Austen-esque novels in my search for things to include in lists relating to Austen. The book isn’t one I’d heard of prior to this, but by the title alone, I had an inkling it’d be entertaining. Turns out, the book is indeed fun. The story builds on a supporting character from Pride and Prejudice which Jane Austen pens. We meet up with Caroline Bingley in the aftermath of Darcy marrying Elizabeth Bennet, and let’s just say, she’s still adjusting to this reality.
The story also presents us with a Caroline whom we champion which isn’t always true of the version we see in the different adaptations. This book has her as sassy, yes, but also quite intrepid. It’s entertaining to see. If you do read this novel, don’t expect to catch up with the characters you love most which is very purposeful. This is a story that is about characters who don’t get a closeup which additionally includes Georgiana Darcy and to a more limiting extent, Colonel Fitzwilliam, too.
The mystery angle of Caroline Bingley Private Investigator is good fun and seems like it’d make a fun adaptation in the vein of Death at Pemberley. Despite the fact that reading this is a forever challenge (totally a reader error), the story moves fast, and the book seems like an easy read. If you love the world of Pride and Prejudice and cannot get enough, this novel is something unique and different to enjoy; but is also still a story, no matter the alterations, that seems to pay homage to its inspiration. Something I think any avid fan of Austen will be able to respect.
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ABOUT the BOOK: Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Investigator
Author: Kelly Gardiner, Sharmini Kumar
Publisher: HarperVia
Source: Bought
Publication Date: 2025
Genre: Fiction; Historical
Rating: 3 out of 5
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This sounds like a fun spin-off from Pride & Prejudice. Thanks for the recommendation, Rissi!
It is indeed! :)