THE BENNET WOMEN

L. Morgan Lee narrates an homage to PRIDE AND PREJUDICE set at a small liberal arts college. EJ, Jamie, and Tessa are enrolled at Longbourn University and are residents of Bennet House, the only all-women's dorm. Each of the three will experience the ups and downs of love. Lee perfectly hits each note of this loving tribute to Austen, while remaining firmly in the 21st century. Lee's portrayal of the friendship between EJ and Jamie is particularly strong, as each has multiple obstacles to overcome--EJ as a Black woman in the male-dominated engineering program and Jamie as a newly out trans woman who is embarking on a new relationship. Lee's portrayal of their affirming love and support is a balm. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2021]