Eligible (2016) by Curtis Sittenfeld is a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, set in contemporary Cincinnati. The story follows Liz Bennet, a magazine writer, and her family as they navigate personal and financial crises. Liz and her sister Jane return to their childhood home to care for their ailing father, where they deal with their mother’s obsession with marrying them off. Liz’s encounters with the arrogant neurosurgeon Fitzwilliam Darcy lead to a complicated romantic dynamic, filled with tension, misunderstandings, and unexpected chemistry. Meanwhile, Jane’s relationship with Chip Bingley, a reality TV star, faces challenges. The novel blends family drama, romance, and social commentary with humor, offering a fresh, satirical take on Austen’s classic.
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