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A fantastic combo!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 05-02-25

I had read this story when it first came out, but absolutely adore the audiobook version, with Harry Frost's bringing it all to life.

The opening chapters set the stage of strings being pulled to ruin Darcy's life. When he finally seeks refuge at Netherfield, he is practically a leper, as far as Society is concerned. Not even Caroline Bingley wants him. Due to his troubles, he decides to make a break from the Society that abandoned him. This brings him to Meryton, with a mind open to the idea of a country gentlewoman. Duty was no longer a factor; he would seek his happiness! The courtship is darling, and aside from Mr Bennet, no one knows.

Without giving more away, I will say I was surprised at the identity of the nefarious shadow in the background and 2 characters get their just desserts, in a creative way!

Between this engaging book and the fabulous narration, this is a winning combo to listen to.

I won this audiobook in a contest, with no expectation of a review, and I am leaving my honest opinion.

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A great listen

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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-16-25

Stevie Zimmerman does a fantastic job bringing this story to life and drama.

Woaw, a story chock full of drama! One exciting scene after another until the happy end. The pace is a quick one, keeps the listener glued to the narration!

Act 1-Elizabeth is saved by Darcy, but loses her memory. Their interactions helps both heal from personal traumas.
Act 2-The nefarious Wickham comes back for the 2 women Darcy loves most in the world.
Act 3-Elizabeth learns about her past. Her biological father and mother. she has a choice she needs to make. Love helps her finds the courage to face down Darcy.

Loved everything about the story and the writing.

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In search of desperately needed love

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-01-24

There is a lot of shadow surrounding the what and why of Elizabeth's and Jane's situations. The Bennet parents are nearly as bad as they can get, but there is much more to our dear girls' backstory, which get revealed to us slowly, one teasing piece of information at a time.

Darcy puts his foot in his mouth at a London ball, a 'la Meryton assembly. This time though, an earl forces him step up and make amends. Jane is Jane and Bingley is Bingley, but without his sisters in the beginning and with one loving sister's advice.

It's a wonderful love story between our dear couple, in the setting of London's Society. However, the real love story is Elizabeth learning to love an accept herself, after years of mental and emotional abuse from those her are supposed to love and protect her. Not tear her down. By letting go of all the negative baggage, she makes room for the love of a good and kind man. A lot happens before the happy ever after takes place.

Fantastic audiobook. Mr. Harry Frost is a favorite and he did a great job!
Loved it!

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Fantastic story, Amazing narration

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-20-24

The kidnapping and loss of a child affects every one in the first circle surrounding the victim. In fact they all become victims.
Elizabeth is not a Bennet and the repercussions are many and long reaching.

One of my favorite books, I was super excited to listen to this audiobook. The narrations were artistically outstanding.
Technically it was also very well done. High quality recording and a good balance between the duo voices.

Highly recommended and a re-listen time and time again.

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Elizabeth's POV

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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-04-24

This began with Elizabeth's turmoil, at her forced marriage to Darcy. We get to hear her of her confusion and feelings of helplessness. She slowly gets to know the truth behund her husband's mask and understand him better. I found this very subtle and nuanced, hearing if their livea onky via Elizabeth's letters. A clever story and a well performed narration.

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A lovely story for any time of year

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-27-23

A sweet story with a fresh take on our dear couple, following Mr. Bennet's death.
A short story, but we'll written, with a depth of feeling not easily accomplished in shorter novels.

Elizabeth, with the help of an angel (unbeknownst to her) takes a job as a governess. With the lower status of being in service, she meets Mr. Darcy again.

Their journey of getting it right this time, is the most beautiful part of this book.

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Titled reckoning, but it is more about redemptions

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 11-09-23

The narrator is new to JAFF audiobooks, and I enjoyed listening to his voice and his interpretation very much! I certainly hope to have future opportunities to listen to more books using this narrator. He has a rich baritone voice and a subtle way of giving over Darcy's character and torment. A fantastic choice of the author's for this Darcy-centric story. 

Story - There was much I enjoyed about this book, but a bit of it left me bored.

What I loved were the change ups made by the author to keep it fresh. A story in 6 parts, at the beginning of each part we get background on six separate individuals.
The 2 completely new characters create the most major change, while also providing a motive for Darcy's cynical outlook on life, marriage and love. These were well written and planned out by the author, giving a good indication of her creative abilities.

The story follows canon, aside from the additional characters and is told primarily through Darcy's thoughts, with the added secondary's as per their part of the book. I was a little disappointed that some of the book was very similar to P&P- the 1995 BBC version, dialog and description of scenes and actions.

This variation is not high drama. This is a retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice from Darcy's viewpoint, showing all the characters humanity- warts and all, and their fallibility and redemption.

It is also at times a little too wordy. But listening on audiobook, I almost always listen at a much higher speed, so that seemed less of a problem than when I read the book.

Overall, well performed and nicely written and I recommend giving it a listen.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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A 23 hour entertaining listen

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-08-21

An involved story, with many Austen crossovers and almost as many love couples. FYI Chapter 6 has serious technical difficulties. It seems that all the mistakes didn't get edited out.

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Just as good as the first one

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Revisado: 10-25-20

If not better. This author knows how to draw out a tale. Awesome listening on audiobook!

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