M. Verant

An unforgettable fantasy retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice that is romantic, funny, and more relevant than ever.

Elizabeth Bennet is hiding a forbidden power. She can speak to draca, the fire-breathing creatures kept as status symbols by English gentry. But Mr. Darcy has noticed, and he has his own dark secret.

When Elizabeth’s sister falls deathly ill, the cure lies in the mysteries of draca. Elizabeth, aided by her brilliant sister Mary, defies restrictive English society to hunt for lost draca lore. She must hurry. England’s war with France has drawn other hunters, and they have darker goals.

Elizabeth’s search leads her to the fabulous Pemberley estate, home of the entitled and infuriating man whose proposal she scorned. There, Elizabeth’s worlds smash together—protocol against passion, and exultation against the risk of love.

But the stakes are greater than her sister’s life. Elizabeth must test herself against a distant war.

And her enemy is not who she thought.
 

Miss Bennet’s Dragon is a stand-alone story that launches a series of Jane Austen Fantasy.

 

Praise for Miss Bennet's Dragon

“M. Verant shows a great love for the work and period in this charming retelling. Napoleon Bonaparte wants English draca to use as weapons, so Elizabeth not only has to fend off pompous proposals, overbearing aristocrats; she's got draca and danger to her country to deal with as well” - Locus Magazine

“M. Verant captures the voice of Elizabeth Bennet in a meticulous transformation of the well-loved story into a historical romance that encompasses the Napoleonic Wars, arcane marriage laws, and women with the power to command the fiercest, most dangerous, and wisest of beasts.” - Vanessa MacLaren-Wray, author of All That Was Asked

Miss Bennet’s Dragon is a delicious story that blends Pride and Prejudice with a fully realized world of dragons and magic. I didn't want it to end.” – Kate Pennington, author of A Rose by Another Name

“If you're looking for Austen-inspired adventure fantasy that's well told, this is it, and I recommend it to you.” – The Review Curmudgeon

“All of the Austen and dragons that you want, as well as the sharp social commentary, droll humour, and discussions of sexual and gender politics that you forgot were what you loved about Austen in the first place TURNED UP TO 11. Five stars” – Goodreads

“Miss Bennet’s Dragon is a wholly fresh homage to Jane Austen, as well as being a riveting novel in its own right. Verant echoes Austen’s tone perfectly while offering a thrilling, superbly paced, and moving plot that adds fresh complications at just the right moments. His characters come to life vividly—not only Lizzy and Darcy, but also at least one member of the Bennet family that Austen was content to leave as a caricature. Along the way, he introduces themes that 21st century readers will surely applaud. I highly recommend this novel to fans of Jane Austen, as well as to anyone who has ever pondered the mystery of dragons.” - Katherine Sturtevant, author of A True and Faithful Narrative and At the Sign of the Star

“This is a rewritten version of Pride and Prejudice; yet it is far more than that. It is a fantastically good version, and I loved it. If you’ve ever sighed over a historical romance novel; delighted over a fantasy full of dragons, then this is the novel for you.” – Kylie's Reviews

“Step into the world of Jane Austen Fantasy and you will never want to leave. Dragons, legends, bonding, social injustices, intrigue and the power of good versus evil abound. It will leave you breathless and unable to put the book down!” – Carole in Canada

 
 

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