“…do anything rather than marry without affection.” —Pride and Prejudice
1932, Karen M Cox’s award-winning debut novel, is a matchless variation on Jane Austen’s classic tale.
During the upheaval of the Great Depression, Elizabeth Bennet’s life is torn asunder. Her family’s relocation from the bustle of the big city to a quiet family farm has changed her future, and now, she must build a new life in rural Meryton, Kentucky.
William Darcy suffered family turmoil of his own, but he has settled into a peaceful life at Pemberley, the largest farm in the county. Single, rich, and seemingly content, he remains aloof—immune to any woman’s charms. Until Elizabeth Bennet moves to town. As Darcy begins to yearn for something he knows is missing, Elizabeth’s circumstances become more dire. Can the two put aside their pride and prejudices long enough to find their way to each other?
1932, Karen M Cox’s award-winning debut novel, is a matchless variation on Jane Austen’s classic tale.
Editorial Reviews:
“… an emotionally evocative sensual historical romance of opposites.” – Sophia Rose, The Reading Frenzy
“Emotionally-charged and beautifully expressive…” – Austenesque Reviews
“…a well-written story full of compelling characters.” – Olga, Rosie’s Book Review Team
“…one of my favourite Pride and Prejudice inspired novels.” – Babblings of a Bookworm
“Karen M Cox has taken the bones of the original story, let her imagination run with it, and come up with this very enjoyable, and very different, homage to Jane Austen.” – Firthproof.co.uk
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Author’s Note:
The story behind 1932 had been floating in my mind for some time before I started writing it. The Great Depression in the US has always been interesting to me. I grew up hearing tales about those years from my grandmothers, and I was always impressed by the bravery and resourcefulness of people living in that time. I wondered how my favorite characters would respond to that level of economic and societal upheaval and how it would change the dynamics between them. So, during a particularly long bout of winter weather that kept me ensconced at home, I hammered out the first draft of what would become 1932. I hope it conveys my appreciation for the fortitude of those who endured the Depression, and my belief that love, all types of love, can conquer the toughest obstacles.
