Pride and Prejudice and Mice
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single mouse with a good food supply, must be in want of a spouse…”
Join the Bennet mice family as they navigate love, life and marriage among the trees and fields of Longbourn farm in this faithful yet mouse-filled adaptation of a timeless classic.
Pride and Prejudice and Mice has been lovingly, and expertly written, and includes charming black and white illustrations all drawn by Kura Carpenter.
Pride and Prejudice and Mice is an ideal story to be shared between generations, and encourage the love of reading between parents or grandparents and children.
Book One
What if Cinderella’s black-sheep sister solved crime?
Reclusive Ella Charming is trying to keep her head down in the frozen kingdom of Wyld Enchantment Woods where magic is strictly forbidden.
When a gaurdsman turns up on her doorstep with a stolen magic mirror in his pocket and an arrow lodged in his heart, Ella is forced to get involved.
With only the aid of a talking-cat, who might be a spy for the wicked queen, can Ella find the murderer before they find her?
“Fantasy elements skillfully interwoven throughout, adding more intrigue and mystery to the plot, and keeping me guessing to the end.
“Well written, great characterizations, and many laugh out loud moments. The mystery is nicely plotted with convincing suspects and a satisfying conclusion to the main mystery.
“New Zealand Author, Carpenter’s crisp descriptive writing is delightful.
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“If you like your humour as dry as your gin, you’ll love this. Cracking dialogue, and a story that keeps its secrets when it should.
“This book kept me reading until my bath water was cold. I had to read just one more chapter to see how Ella was going to work out the mess she was in this time.
Kura won the 2019 Sir Julius Vogel award for Best New Talent and her debut was short-listed for Best Novel.
A few years ago Kura was fortunate enough to adopt a retired racing greyhound. This experience lead her to become a part-time, foster-carer for recently retired greyhounds. While current work and travel commitments doesn’t allow for fostering, Kura would love for everyone to experience the joy of sharing your house and heart with these gentle goofballs.
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