Pride and Prejudice in Space

by Alexis Lampley

Overview

"A dazzling addition to the Austen-verse." – Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

Embark on a journey through the stars with Pride and Prejudice in Space, a vibrant and exquisitely illustrated reimagining of a classic of literary fiction.  This fresh take on a beloved story intertwines the elegance of the Jane Austen novel with the adventurous spirit of sci-fi books, creating a unique reading experience for fans of both genres—and perfect for readers of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Elizabeth Bennet lives on a small moon in the Londinium lunar system with her parents and four sisters. While she dreams of piloting a starship rather than settling down with an eligible man, her world turns upside down when the handsome Mr. Bingley docks the Netherfield StarCruiser on the neighboring estate. The arrival thrusts the Bennet sisters into the bustling asteroid field of the system’s wider society, and Elizabeth’s aspirations are suddenly in flux. Drawn into the orbit of Mr. Bingley’s friend, the proud Fitzwilliam Darcy, Elizabeth is determined to dislike him despite his ten thousand aurum per year.
Can the Bennet sisters navigate the perils of love and space? Will Elizabeth avoid the collision course she’s on with the formidable Mr. Darcy? This tale of scifi romance for women explores timeless themes of love, pride, and prejudice, set against the backdrop of the infinite cosmos.Pride and Prejudice in Space features stunning, colorful chapter headers and an array of interior art. With over 60 full-color illustrations and designs, readers will be captivated by this new world—from maps and brochures to digital message logs and pages pulled from the Bennet sisters’ journals and sketchbooks.

Join the ranks of the best genre fiction with this exquisite blend of sci-fi fantasy and classic literature timed for the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth (Dec. 16, 1775), the perfect occasion for re-examining the beloved classic through a new, and hyper-futuristic, lens. Jane Austen Fan Fiction (JAFF) has been around since the 19th century, and Pride and Prejudice in Space continues the tradition of reinvention, heralding a new era with its fresh and feminist vision of the great novel. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, , Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, or scifi romance for women, this hardcover adaptation will make a treasured addition to your collection!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454954125
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	10/15/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	560
Sales rank:	139,771
File size:	57 MB
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About the Author

Alexis Lampley is an author, illustrator, and Austen enthusiast who can be found @alexislampley, for writer life updates, @nerdyink, for her bookish business with her husband, @latenightletterer, for hand-lettering and illustration, and @dropandgivemenerdy, for all things bookstagram. Alexis lives in Gulfport, Mississippi with her husband.

Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist. Her six best-known novels interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry in the Regency era.

 Author Residence: Gulfport, Mississippi

Read an Excerpt

FROM CHAPTER ONE:
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single, space-faring man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
Whatever the intentions of such a man may actually be upon entering the atmosphere, this truth is so fixed in the minds of the land-bound families that he is considered a guaranteed match for one of their daughters. The Bennets, being one such family, were returning from holiday on Nagalea, the sixth moon of Londinium, when news of this very kind reached them.
“Have you heard?” exclaimed Mrs. Bennet as they boarded the Flyleaf Starship. “Netherfield Landing is finally claimed.”
Mr. Bennet replied that he hadn’t.
“Well, it is,” she continued. “I’ve had a waive from Mrs. Long, and she told me all about it.”
Mr. Bennet beckoned his daughters to keep up rather than answer.
“Are you not interested in who leased it?” Mrs. Bennet’s impatient voice echoed off the metal walls of the Flyleaf’s vestibule.
“You are interested, therefore, I am, too,” said her husband.
This was invitation enough. “Well, Mrs. Long says that Netherfield Landing has been claimed by a young man of large fortune—from Kaels, if you can believe it. Such a distance, I must say. He descended on Monday in a Chase-N4 to inspect the land, and was so pleased with it that he ordered his brand new star cruiser be named The Netherfield in its honor. The ship will be docked on the grounds by the end of next week.”
Mr. and Mrs. Bennet reached the compartment first and the door slid open. This was just enough distraction for Mrs. Bennet to stop talking. Seizing the moment, her daughters chimed in.
“How large a fortune?” Kitty started, as Jane asked, “What’s his name?”

—

FROM CHAPTER FIVE:
Jane pulled her arm into the sleeve of her dress as her mother’s excited, impatient voice traveled up the stairwell. “Hurry, girls! The shuttle departs in less than an hour!”
As squeals of delight emanated from the younger girls’ bedrooms, Jane turned her attention to the closet door, a grin already on her lips in anticipation of Lizzie’s inevitable retort.
“It’s a private shuttle,” her sister said from within its depths. She emerged wearing a floor-length, pale-yellow gown, one hand busy behind her back, the other holding her shoes. “It won’t leave without us.”
Jane chuckled softly. “Still, we need not be late. The Lucases will be waiting, after all.” She beckoned Lizzie over. “Let me help.”
“You mean Mr. Bingley will be kept waiting,” Lizzie said as Jane looped the buttons into place.
“Given a choice between more time hovering over the pilots’ shoulders or being early to a ball, I know you’d choose the former, but we really ought not to be late.” Her sister had always been fascinated with the inner workings of ships, and determined to know them all should she ever have the chance to fly one of them. It’d be a special man indeed who could excite her mind the same way space flight did.
Lizzie laughed. “On any other occasion, I’d argue against you. But I’m as eager to satisfy my curiosity about Mr. Bingley as anyone.”
“If only we’d have gotten a better look at him when he came to visit the other day.” Jane secured the last button and adjusted the flares on the back of Elizabeth’s dress so the line of buttons followed the length of her spine. “It’s a shame he couldn’t accept momma’s invitation to dinner.”
Jane turned to the mirror on the opposite wall, looking herself over one last time. She had dressed in a light blue gown to match the color of her eyes. Though fairer than most of her sisters, Jane’s hair was just a shade lighter than Kitty’s. Lydia, who had a talent for fashion, had completed the look with a complicated hair-piece that wove through her upswept curls and draped like a metallic lace curtain down the side of her face. It dripped with delicate chains of blue gemstones along her collar bone and down her back. Lydia had said, “No point in my attempting to snag him, so I’ll do my best to make sure one of you will,” as she’d pinned it in place. Lydia really was a sweet girl, in her own way.

Editorial Reviews

A dazzling addition to the Austen-verse.” — Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

“Reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith… Lampley adds lavish illustrations, handwritten notes, and lively chat logs between characters, highlighting perspectives unheard in the original…An eye-catching creation that will charm Austen lovers and fans of soft sci-fi romance.” —Library Journal

“One of those rare books that is exactly what it says it is: Jane Austen’s most well-known novel with a science-fiction twist. Lampley has created a whole new world in the stars…Taking on the themes of family, caste-based societies, and yes, pride and prejudice in an entirely new backdrop, this novel is perfect for people who love creative adaptations of classics, such as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” – Booklist

 

From the Publisher

07/01/2024

When the wealthy Mr. Bingley docks his starcruiser on Elizabeth Bennet's home moon of Heoros, she thinks he could be a perfect match for her unmarried sister Jane. Elizabeth is far less impressed by his companion, the aloof Mr. Darcy, but as she learns more about him, her opinion begins to change. Can the two of them overcome their bad first impressions? This remix of Jane Austen's classic transfers much of the original novel's text to an opulent spacefaring setting, a technique reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith. Graphic designer Lampley adds lavish illustrations, handwritten notes, and lively chat logs between characters, highlighting perspectives unheard in the original. The visually pleasing result should appeal to Austen fans interested in collector's editions. Staunch sci-fi fans will have to embrace a stardust-sprinkled Regency society rather than expecting complex worldbuilding. However, the remix provides a more modern and satisfying take on Lydia Bennet's fate. VERDICT Lampley's (The Onyx Vial) adult debut is an eye-catching creation that will charm Austen lovers and fans of soft sci-fi romance.—Erin Niederberger

Library Journal