Description
In this unique retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in contemporary Pakistan, Alys Binat, the practical second daughter of five, has resolved never to marry—until she meets the enigmatic Mr. Darsee at a wedding, sparking second thoughts. A scandal and damaging rumors have left the Binat family disgraced, shattering their fortunes and any hope of advantageous marriages. Yet Alys finds purpose teaching English literature to young girls, striving to inspire them with Jane Austen’s stories and encourage dreams beyond societal expectations, even as many are destined to leave school early to marry.
When the Binats receive an invitation to the grandest wedding their small town has seen, Mrs. Binat eagerly prepares her daughters to attract wealthy suitors. On the first evening of festivities, Alys’s beautiful older sister, Jena, captures the attention of Fahad “Bungles” Bingla, a successful and eligible businessman. However, his friend Valentine Darsee is unimpressed with the Binats, and Alys overhears his scathing remarks. Dismissing him as arrogant, she soon discovers that Darsee may not be as he appears.
Told with sharp wit and vibrant prose, Unmarriageable is a fresh take on Austen’s beloved novel, offering an engaging exploration of love, class, and family dynamics in a vividly reimagined setting.
