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Mary Bennet Steps Out of Sisters' Shadow
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A new drama highlights Mary, the overlooked Bennet sister.
- Screenwriter felt a deep connection to Jane Austen's characters.
- The series follows Mary as she becomes a governess.
A fresh perspective on Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice" is emerging, shifting the focus to the often-forgotten sister, Mary Bennet. While Lizzy, Jane, Kitty, and Lydia are typically remembered, this new narrative places Mary at its core.
Screenwriter Sarah Quintrell shared her personal journey with Austen's works, initially feeling a disconnect as a teenager from Croydon. However, upon deeper reading, she found an unexpected kinship with the characters, feeling a sense of familiarity with the 19th-century figures.
This upcoming BBC drama, titled "The Other Bennet Sister," is based on Janice Hadlow's novel. The story will follow Mary Bennet's experiences as she takes on the role of a governess for the Gardiner family, offering a unique exploration of her life beyond the shadow of her more prominent sisters.
