Longbourn by Jo Baker

In Longbourn, Jo Baker revisits the world of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice from an entirely different perspective—the servants whose work keeps the Bennet household running.
 
At the center of the story is Sarah, a young housemaid whose days are filled with laundry, chamber pots, muddy shoes, and the endless demands of the household upstairs. When a mysterious new footman arrives at Longbourn, his presence begins to disrupt the familiar rhythms of life below stairs and opens the door to a much larger world.
 
Blending historical fiction with familiar Austen territory, Baker creates a story that stands on its own while exploring class, love, war, and the lives largely left outside the pages of the original novel.
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
A creative reimagining of the world of Pride and Prejudice
Tells the story from the servants’ point of view
Rich historical detail and an immersive period setting
Explores class, domestic life, love, and social expectations
Familiar enough for Austen fans while offering an entirely new story
🎯 Perfect For
Historical fiction readers
Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice fans
Readers who enjoy upstairs/downstairs stories
Fans of Downton Abbey
Book clubs and readers who enjoy literary retellings