Introducing Mrs Collins

Beautifully done, full of drama, with a delectable Regency setting as a backdrop * Daily Mail *
The perfect Austen fix. Charlotte Lucas of Pride and Prejudice finds her sensible marriage to Mr L ticking along, until cupid takes aim. Delightful, beguiling and accomplished! – Janice Hallett
I have JUST devoured Mrs C (so to speak) and adored it. So good it made me grateful that I was stuck on a train – Natasha Poliszczuk
Genuinely funny and moving. I enjoyed every second of Introducing Mrs Collins. It was like spending time with old friends – Alice Wynn
Rachel Parris’ sequel to Jane Austen’s classic novel is a tale of love, loss and second chances, putting Charlotte at the centre of her own story and allowing her to be the heroine readers have always wanted her to be. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth, this is the ideal book for all Austenites * CultureFly *
Parris has achieved a remarkable feat by adding to Jane Austen’s world a truly funny novel that delivers an emotional heart as well. Jane would be very amused indeed – Cariad Lloyd
Hoovered it up! GREAT fun! – Philippa Perry
Funny, then suddenly deep, then deeply romantic. A marvellous and mighty literary magic trick. It’s genuinely funny - brilliantly plotted, and then suddenly it opens up into deep and subtle and unexpected emotions. Rather like the work of another author I love, born 250 years ago – Richard Curtis
A delightfully witty, moving debut … Parris’ comedic flair shines through, balancing insight, charm and heart. It’s clever, warm-hearted reimagining that gives Charlotte her own happily ever after, at last * Woman’s Weekly *
Really loved this. A very believable sequel to Pride & Prejudice which treads the line of being faithful to the original characters while adding convincing context and just the right amount of subversion! – Ben Fensome
In Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary year, comedian Rachel Parris - a founding member of the improvised play Austentatious - delivers a witty debut. She brings Charlotte Lucas, often sidelined in Pride & Prejudice into sharp, humorous focus, exploring the life she builds after marrying Mr Collins * Woman & Home *
An enchanting, thoughtful story of this overlooked sidekick rightly taking centre stage * Platinum Magazine *
Charlotte Lucas finally becomes the heroine of her own story in this heartfelt and mesmerising sequel * Stylist *
Anyone wanted some Georgian-era rolls in the hay could read Rachel Parris’s new book Introducing Mrs Collins, where Mr Collins and Charlotte Lucas’s marital intercourse is explained in depth. I’ve been listening to the audiobook in the car on the way to work and laughed all the way in this morning * Spectator *
This was the perfect book to read on a rain-lashed, grey, grey, grey Saturday … It’s a story about longing for love but also purpose and how narrow the path is for any woman looking for those qualities in her life. It’s a funny, heartbreaking and very satisfying novel … Rachel Parris breathes new life into the characters in a way that feels authentic and three dimensional. Trust me when I say that you’ll warm to and even feel some sympathy for Mr Collins (or at least understand why he is the way he is). – Sarra Manning
A fitting finale to Jane Austen’s 250th birthday year, this delightful tale continues the story of Charlotte Lucas after she chooses security over romance and marries Mr Collins. But, as her best friend Lizzy Bennet argues, is there more in store for her than a life of duty? * Good Housekeeping *
Introducing Mrs Collins is the feminist Jane Austen reimagining you didn’t know you needed! This reclamation of Charlotte Lucas is hilarious, warm and deeply satisfying. I loved the empathetic and surprising new perspective on some of our other favourite female characters too! This is a gorgeous, cosy, funny read, but it also deals poignantly with deeper issues, from miscarriage to female friendship, examining what it has meant to be a woman in a patriarchal society for centuries, with observations that still ring painfully true today – Laura Bates
Comedian (and Jane Austen fan) Rachel has turned her hand to novels, and this sequel to Pride & Prejudice is both clever and interesting. It picks up Charlotte Lucas’ story just as she agrees to marry odious Mr Collins - and asks: what on earth was she thinking?! * Sun *
Really terrific! A brilliant imagining of Pride and Prejudice’s other heroine, and all the surprises life can throw your way even after you ‘settle’ - full of wisdom, wit, warmth, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Hugely recommended – Andrew Hunter Murray
She brings Charlotte Lucas, often sidelined in Pride & Prejudice, into sharp, humorous focus, exploring the life she builds after marrying Mr Collins * Woman & Home *
By no means the first reimagining of Pride and Prejudice character, but it’s a good one * Grazia *
PRAISE FOR RACHEL PARRIS
Warm witty and wise – Richard Osman
Rachel is one of my favourite comedians. This book is warm, wise and hilarious. It is written in her comic voice - a voice she mainly has used to tell me off, so I am thrilled to see it deployed in this way – Nish Kumar
Hilarious, wise and heart breaking. Like an all-night over-share with your best friend – Sara Pascoe

Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor, and author.

Her television appearances include:

• The Mash Report
• Live at the Apollo
• Have I Got News For You
• Mock the Week

She is a regular guest on Radio 4’s:

• Just A Minute
• I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

As a touring comedian, she has performed her award-winning musical comedy to sell-out audiences across the UK. She hosts The Power Of A Book podcast, which supports the Children’s Book Project, a charity tackling book poverty.

Rachel is a founding member of the critically acclaimed comedy group Austentatious, who improvise a Jane Austen-style story and are currently performing in the West End. She considers herself a paid-up Janeite and her Darcy will always be Firth.

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