Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet | 2021 | Katherine Cowley | Buy |
| 2 | The True Confessions of a London Spy | 2022 | Katherine Cowley | Buy |
| 3 | The Lady’s Guide to Death and Deception | 2022 | Katherine Cowley | Buy |
The Secret Life of Mary Bennet series by Katherine Cowley reimagines Mary Bennet from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a spy in Regency-era England. Set after the events of Austen’s novel, the series follows Mary as she is recruited into espionage and begins investigating crimes against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
Mary is the overlooked middle Bennet sister, bookish and often dismissed by her family. In Cowley’s version, those qualities become assets. Her attention to detail, her persistence, and her willingness to go unnoticed make her well-suited to intelligence work. The three books track her growth from a sheltered young woman into a capable agent. Read them in publication order to follow Mary’s development.