In "The Secret Diary of Lydia Bennet" by Natasha Farrant, readers are immersed in the world of Lydia Bennet, the spirited and impulsive youngest sister from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." Set against the backdrop of Regency England, this novel is presented as Lydia's diary, offering her candid thoughts and feelings as she navigates love, scandal, and societal expectations. Through her playful yet insightful entries, Lydia reveals her desire for independence and adventure, battling against the confines of her family and society. This charming and modern retelling provides a fresh perspective on a beloved classic, highlighting Lydia's journey to self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 336 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Chicken House .

Natasha Farrant is a writer and literary scout. She is the author of the widely praised Children of Castle Rock (Faber, 2018), and other books. She lives in London with her family. natashafarrant. com @NatashaFarrant1