The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This P&P variation begins with Mary's childhood, and the discovery that she is plain. The emotional abuse that Mrs Bennet afflicts on Mary affects her so much she withdraws from Jane and Elizabeth, thinking herself unworthy.
Then two years pass after Charlotte's wedding. It is now time Mary must decide what to do, as she visits, Jane, where Caroline is cruel to her, then Pemberley where Darcy makes her feel unwelcome then to the Collins' at Longbourn. But can the Gardiners save her, and offer her at the very least some peace.
Really enjoyed this delightful well-written story of my favourite Bennet daughter.

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