Elizabeth West Libri

An account of a back-to-the-land experiment told with charm and honesty. Re-published with a new introduction by the author.

"Mirrorwork" is a unique anthology featuring thirty-two selections from Indian authors writing in English over the last fifty years. Curated by Salman Rushdie and Elizabeth West, it showcases often-overlooked literary talents through novel excerpts, stories, and memoirs, highlighting the evolution of Indian literature in English.

Salman Rushdie was born in 1947 and in this anthology he has brought together the best Indian writing written since then through to the present day to coincide with the 50th anniversary of independence.

What if Elizabeth Bennet traveled with Lydia to Brighton? A reimagining of Jane Austen's most beloved tale, Pride & Prejudice, join author Elizabeth Ann West as she writes the romantic adventure story she always wanted! When Lizzy and Lydia arrive in Brighton, it's very clear that the younger Bennet sister came with very serious plans towards Mr. Wickham. Thankfully, an old ally is also in town, with problems of his own to solve. After Mr. Darcy, himself, is summoned to Brighton to hopefully solve two dilemmas with one wealthy member of the gentry, the whole militia is thrown into an uproar by Wickham's most dastardly deed, yet. Together, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have to save Lydia from her own undoing, or it will mean more than just mere reputations are ruined. For the Love of a Bennet is a novel length story, currently being posted chapter by chapter on Elizabeth's author site. This story was originally conceptualized in 2019 as a part of the All Go to Brighton challenge.

Highlighting the contributions of women in the book production process, this work illustrates how they leveraged their status as outsiders to male-dominated institutions. By examining their roles, the book reveals how these women collectively influenced the literary landscape, producing numerous titles that have earned classic status over time.