The Other Bennet Sister(2026)

Mary Bennet longs to shine as brightly as her sisters but often feels overlooked. She hopes to finally win her family’s approval at the upcoming Meryton assembly.

After a disappointing night at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match. But when a visitor arrives at Longbourn with a surprising proposal, she must rethink her plan.

After a family tragedy, Mary and her mother are left facing an uncertain future – until Mary receives an unexpected offer from her aunt and uncle.

As Mary is finding her footing in London, she overhears something which knocks her confidence. Mary’s connection with Mr Hayward is complicated by his engagement to Mary’s friend Ann.

Mary begins to flourish in London society, but a run-in with an old rival and troubling news from home threaten her growing confidence and force her to face up to the past.

Mary rushes to Pemberley, where she is swept back into her family’s orbit. It feels as if Mary is right back where she started – until a visit from Mr Ryder shakes things up.

Mary weighs up an offer from Mr Ryder. Under pressure from her mother, Mary must decide what she truly wants and if she has the courage to disappoint her family one more time.

Mary finds peace and a growing connection with Mr Hayward in the Lake District – until the arrival of a group of unexpected guests threatens their new understanding.

During a group hike up Scafell Pike, Mary prepares to speak her heart, but a fateful miscommunication and a sudden storm threaten to throw everything off course.

Mary receives a surprising offer and faces renewed pressure from her mother to find a match. With Mr Hayward absent from London, she must decide what happiness looks like for her.