Mrs. Gardiner Takes a Hand

In "Mrs. Gardiner Takes a Hand," the seventh installment in Jeannie Peneaux’s Pride and Prejudice variations, Mrs. Bennet and her sister journey to Bath, leaving the Bennet household in the care of Mrs. Gardiner, Elizabeth's beloved aunt. Though Mrs. Bennet doubts her sister-in-law's abilities to manage the family, the intrigue of Bath captures her attention. The novel unfolds through a series of letters sent to unexpected recipients, revealing a mix of alarm and delight, as Aunt Gardiner hopes to influence the household more than her sister-in-law anticipates.