The Heart of Bennet Hollow - by Joanne Bischof DeWitt Paperback
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5 out of 5 stars
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29 October, 2025
A Perfect Adaptation!
The Heart of Bennet Hollow is a lovely adaptation that meshes an original storyline with the “feels” of P&P. Well done! The setting— A small coal mining town in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia during a favorite time frame-1904. This book was well researched (as are all of Bischof Dewitt’s books) so I enjoyed learning from this historical perspective. The MCs— I dare say Mister Drake is as swoonworthy as Mister Darcy in both character and respectability, while Lizbeth possesses the heart of Lizzy Bennet when it comes to family, the down trodden and innocent. Their assumptions and misconceptions lead them to butt heads more than once. Perfectly written! Thank you, thank you— I was glad that Bischof Dewitt kept most of the story to Lizbeth and William and for the most part, of which I am not a fan, left out a lot regarding Lizbeth’s younger sister. She is still annoying, immature and headstrong (bravo) but there are not too many pages wasted on her. Again, Caroline Hewitt is a go-to for southern fiction. The accents are authentic and the characters distinct. Another enjoyable listen. This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review. I also purchased the audiobook.
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8 October, 2025
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The Heart of Bennet Hollow is an Appalachian retelling of Pride and Prejudice. The daughter of a semi-retired geologist for the mining industry, Lizbeth Bennet, longs to help her father save the family farm and especially her beloved livestock. Socially awkward William Drake was one of several coal barons looking into purchasing the New River mine. He was, unfortunately, the only coal baron considering the well-being of the townspeople, the miners, and the farmers whose land was entangled with the mine. Meeting Lizbeth had only served to deepen that concern. Having read The Heart of Bennet Hollow, I have now checked out Pride and Prejudice and look forward to reading the original story. I had always thought about reading it; The Heart of Bennet Hollow inspired me to carry through. Joanne Bischof DeWitt does a wonderful job of showing understanding and respect to a culture that is often stereotyped and belittled. This story of family, romance, stewardship, and care was a charming read. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy from Tyndale House Publishers via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.