The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet by Kate Rorick and Rachel Kiley
As I've said many times before, I love Austen's Pride and Prejudice. What I don't usually mention is how much I dislike Mrs. Bennet and Lydia Bennet in Austen's story. This book certainly redeems Lydia for me.
I bought this because I adored The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet. I wasn't ready to leave the world of these modern day Bennets, and I didn't have to.
Lydia is the youngest Bennet daughter. She's flighty, doesn't always think things through, and spends more time having fun than focusing on real life. Because of this, it's not really a surprise that she was duped by George Wickham. But Lydia is trying to come back from this.
She is seeing a counselor, and this has made her think that psychology would be a good major for her. So, the plan is for her to take the last two classes of her associate's degree, then move to San Francisco with cousin, Mary, so she can transfer to a four year college. Too bad Lydia gets in the way of Lydia.
But, Lydia is not down and out. She is finding a way to find herself, this time, without her big sisters there to help her every step of the way. I think this is why I loved Lydia--because she was forced to grow up and find herself.
Do yourself a favor, and read this.
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