Juliet Mercer Author

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5 Star Gold Book Award from Literary Titans

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Young Lady Catherine

A scandalous love. A devastating secret.
The story behind Pride and Prejudice.

Pride & Prejudice Origins Series Book 1

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“These are characters Austen herself would be proud of.”

— Independent Book Review

“A true origin story for Lady Catherine ...the novel shines in voice and period detail.”

— The Black List

“Vivifying and giving depth to one of Jane Austen’s notorious antagonists ...a satisfying romance”

— ★★★★ Foreword Clarion Reviews

“Richly imagined and emotionally engaging… an absorbing and thoughtful historical novel”

— ★★★★★ Mary Anne Yarde, Yarde Book Promotions Editorial Review

Meet Juliet Mercer

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Juliet holds an M.A. in History, with a focus on Regency-era naval history, a field that fueled her fascination with the world surrounding Jane Austen’s England and taught her that behind every captivating character is an equally compelling story that shaped them. A former academic journal editor, her Pride & Prejudice Origins Series blends thoughtful research with a love of character-driven storytelling, while staying true to the enduring characters and beloved story Jane Austen created.

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