Charlotte Collins

In Jennifer Becton's retelling of Charlotte Lucas's story from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Charlotte finds herself in a marriage that provides comfort but lacks true love. As she navigates the challenges of her husband's embarrassing behavior and ultimately faces his death, her perspective on love is put to the test. When she becomes her sister Maria's chaperone, Charlotte is drawn into a world of social gatherings and potential suitors, only to have her reputation compromised by an unscrupulous gentleman. This upheaval compels Charlotte to reevaluate her understanding of independence and romance.