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Mrs. Gardiner Takes a Hand
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- Narrated by: Liz May Brice
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
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Mrs. Bennet and her sister are bound for Bath to take the waters. The mistress of Longbourn could not part from her duties if it were not for Mrs. Gardiner of Gracechurch Street. At Elizabeth’s request, her favorite aunt has offered to take up residence for the few months Mrs. Bennet is absent. Mrs. Bennet may doubt that her brother’s wife could manage her family even half as well as she, but as she considers the attractions of Bath, she assures herself that no permanent alterations could possibly be made.
Aunt Gardiner hopes otherwise.
Mrs. Gardiner Takes a Hand, the seventh Pride and Prejudice variation by Jeannie Peneaux, is an epistolary novel. Letters are sent to the most surprising people and read with varying degrees of alarm and pleasure.
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Darcy is tired of fighting his feelings. His heart knows what it wants, and that is Elizabeth Bennet. When he learns that Mr. Bennet has passed away, he imagines riding in as the white knight, a savior come to rescue his beloved from a life of poverty. But when he reaches Hertfordshire, something is amiss and he finds that Elizabeth needs no rescuing, thank you very much.
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Bennetts not poor
- By bebe on 08-15-24
By: Melissa Halcomb
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Only Exceedingly Shy
- By: Jann Rowland
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
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Disheartened and convinced by Elizabeth's assertion of Miss Bingley's character, Jane Bennet insists Elizabeth return to London with the Gardiners after Christmas to provide her with a reprieve from their mother, who has not accepted Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins's suit.
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Enjoyable!
- By Pamela K on 04-07-24
By: Jann Rowland
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A Chance Encounter
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Elizabeth and Darcy: An Alternate Path to Happiness)
- By: S. Neha
- Narrated by: Arthur Rowan
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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A few days after the Hunsford Proposal, Darcy unexpectedly comes upon Elizabeth Bennet on the road to London. Her carriage has met with an accident! Of course, Darcy comes to the rescue despite the recent, scathing rejection of his hand and heart. Circumstances force them to seek refuge in a nearby farmhouse, posing as man and wife! Why was Elizabeth travelling to London in a strange carriage, days before her visit to the metropolis was scheduled?
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Chance Encounter
- By Sandra in Florida on 05-01-24
By: S. Neha
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The Measure of Love
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Alix James
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
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When tragedy leaves Fitzwilliam Darcy clinging to life, Elizabeth Bennet sacrifices her dreams to repay the debt owed to her family's damaged savior. But can her compassion penetrate his bitter heart and spark hope again?
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Drama, raw emotion and heartbreaking twists.
- By Marie on 06-10-24
By: Alix James
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Far from the Tree
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jeannie Peneaux
- Narrated by: Liz May Brice
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
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For twenty years Elizabeth Bennet had lived, quite contentedly, as the second daughter of a country squire. During her Easter visit to her newly married friend, Lizzy has the dubious pleasure of being introduced to Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her cosseted daughter. To Elizabeth’s surprise, the pair take a keen interest in a mere adopted daughter of the Bennet family, and when Mr. Darcy dutifully pays his annual visit to Rosings Park, her life takes a wholly unexpected turn.
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A Charming New Look at Lady Catherine
- By Amy Nix on 03-30-24
By: Jeannie Peneaux
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For Love Apart
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation Duology
- By: Julie Cooper, Frances Reynolds
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
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UNTIL THE DAY of the Netherfield Ball, Elizabeth Bennet’s greatest concerns are wondering who might partner with her for a dance and the likely ruin of her shoe roses after she stands up with Mr. Collins. A death in the neighbourhood changes everything, including her belief in the benevolence of the father she has always adored. Suddenly, she alone holds the means of salvation for her family’s future. Alas, what is required of her is marriage to a man old enough to be her grandfather.
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Duology fan
- By Jan on 08-26-24
By: Julie Cooper, and others
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Happier than We Deserve
- By: Melissa Halcomb
- Narrated by: Danielle Cohen
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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Darcy is tired of fighting his feelings. His heart knows what it wants, and that is Elizabeth Bennet. When he learns that Mr. Bennet has passed away, he imagines riding in as the white knight, a savior come to rescue his beloved from a life of poverty. But when he reaches Hertfordshire, something is amiss and he finds that Elizabeth needs no rescuing, thank you very much.
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Bennetts not poor
- By bebe on 08-15-24
By: Melissa Halcomb
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Only Exceedingly Shy
- By: Jann Rowland
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
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Disheartened and convinced by Elizabeth's assertion of Miss Bingley's character, Jane Bennet insists Elizabeth return to London with the Gardiners after Christmas to provide her with a reprieve from their mother, who has not accepted Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins's suit.
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Enjoyable!
- By Pamela K on 04-07-24
By: Jann Rowland
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A Chance Encounter
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Elizabeth and Darcy: An Alternate Path to Happiness)
- By: S. Neha
- Narrated by: Arthur Rowan
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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A few days after the Hunsford Proposal, Darcy unexpectedly comes upon Elizabeth Bennet on the road to London. Her carriage has met with an accident! Of course, Darcy comes to the rescue despite the recent, scathing rejection of his hand and heart. Circumstances force them to seek refuge in a nearby farmhouse, posing as man and wife! Why was Elizabeth travelling to London in a strange carriage, days before her visit to the metropolis was scheduled?
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Chance Encounter
- By Sandra in Florida on 05-01-24
By: S. Neha
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The Measure of Love
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Alix James
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
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When tragedy leaves Fitzwilliam Darcy clinging to life, Elizabeth Bennet sacrifices her dreams to repay the debt owed to her family's damaged savior. But can her compassion penetrate his bitter heart and spark hope again?
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Drama, raw emotion and heartbreaking twists.
- By Marie on 06-10-24
By: Alix James
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Elizabeth Bennet’s Inheritance
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation Christian Regency Romance
- By: Laraba Kendig
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Elizabeth Bennet inherits a stunning fortune. Mr. Darcy left Hertfordshire to escape his attraction to her—will her sudden wealth pull them together or drive them further apart? February of 1812 brings startling news to Longbourn; a distant relation has left Elizabeth an astonishing fortune. She is overwhelmed by a multitude of suitors in pursuit of her wealth but is determined to never marry a man who only loves her money.
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Wonderful!
- By Rosemary Giuliani on 10-30-23
By: Laraba Kendig
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Fitzwilliam Darcy: An Honorable Man
- By: Brenda J. Webb
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
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Leaving England after his disastrous proposal was refused at Hunsford, Darcy spent two lonely years in Scotland and Ireland before returning home to face Elizabeth Bennet, certain that he could regard her as an indifferent acquaintance. Events that transpired in his absence have left Elizabeth a changed woman. The victim of a marriage by deception to Count Stefano, she has suffered greatly at his hands. Will Mr. Darcy rescue the woman he vowed to forget?
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Over Long, Over Done Gothic Regency Soap Opera
- By JTG on 08-01-24
By: Brenda J. Webb
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Responsibility and Resentment
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Melissa Anne
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
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What if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy spoke honestly to each other in Kent and clarified any misconceptions prior to his making his proposal? What would happen if Mr. Bennet made an ill-fated attempt to resolve the issue of the entail only to create a much bigger problem for his family and Mrs. Bennet were even more of a shrew than in canon? What if Mr. Bennet had a secret reason to encourage the couple to marry quickly and before returning home? Will they ever be able to overcome the resentment that results from Mr. Bennet's manipulations or from Mrs. Bennet's subsequent behaviors?
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- By MHTex on 01-03-24
By: Melissa Anne
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Not Without Affection
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Caroline Cartier
- Narrated by: Ariel Royce, Christopher Rourke
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
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When Mr Collins visits Longbourn, Elizabeth Bennet is shocked by the sycophantic behaviour of her family toward the Longbourn heir. Mrs Bennet declares that any of her daughters had better accept the man if he offers for them, and Elizabeth quickly comes to suspect that her father will not defend them should they wish to refuse. Despite her protestations, Elizabeth finds herself engaged to her cousin against her will and her sisters turned against her, showing Elizabeth harsh revelations about Jane's true character.
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Elizabeth endured.
- By Amazon Customer on 07-09-24
By: Caroline Cartier
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The Complete Tall, Dark and Darcy Collection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Book Series
- P&P Variation Box Sets, Book 1
- By: Harriet Knowles, a Lady
- Narrated by: Rafe Beckley
- Length: 49 hrs and 24 mins
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Compromise. Kidnap. Murder. Madness. And it all began at the Netherfield Ball…Ensnared in compromise; Elizabeth Bennet receives four offers of marriage. Not one is welcome. Tall, dark, and impossibly handsome, Darcy strides into every drama where someone needs help or assistance. But why, in heaven’s name, did he have to embroil himself this time?
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Fabulous Set & Great Bargain
- By Terri L. Mcclelland on 09-05-24
By: Harriet Knowles, and others
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A Matter of Prudence
- A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
- By: Lucy Marin
- Narrated by: Caius Ashburn
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
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Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is drawn to Elizabeth Bennet from the day they met, captivated by her cleverness, her charm, and her good humour. While he initially sees only a friendship between them, his feelings for her soon grow more ardent, even while he tries to persuade himself she would be an unsuitable bride. At length, however, his pride and his prejudices must be laid aside; he knows that to be happy in marriage is more important.
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A Heinous Brother and Sister Act
- By Marie on 11-17-23
By: Lucy Marin
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Being Mrs Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Lucy Marin
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 17 hrs and 45 mins
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One distressing night in Ramsgate, Elizabeth Bennet impulsively offers Georgiana Darcy aid. Scandalous rumors soon surround the ladies and Fitzwilliam Darcy, forcing Elizabeth and Darcy, strangers to each other, to marry. Darcy despises everything about his marriage to the daughter of an insignificant country gentleman with vulgar relations. Georgiana, humiliated after a near-elopement with George Wickham and full of Darcy pride, hates her new sister. Their family look upon Elizabeth with suspicion and do little to hide their sentiments.
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Delightfully written + best narrator
- By Léa on 09-20-20
By: Lucy Marin
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More Than a Pretty Face
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation (Unabridged)
- By: Frances Reynolds
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Love is not the simple thing that novels and poetry speak of. It is by turns subtle and overwhelming. It may slip silently into your heart, or strike like a bolt of lightning.
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Lovely book.
- By Fabulous Mrs B on 04-26-23
By: Frances Reynolds
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A Gentleman's Honor
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Darcy and Elizabeth Happily Ever Afters)
- By: Melanie Rachel
- Narrated by: Harry Frost, Elizabeth Grace
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
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Elizabeth Bennet wants the truth from Mr. Darcy. When she follows him from the ballroom to insist upon it, she becomes an unwilling witness to a scandalous scene. And for once, she cannot blame Mr. Darcy for disdaining his company, not even when he departs Netherfield in the middle of the ball.
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Great performance of a beloved story.
- By MHTex on 07-17-23
By: Melanie Rachel
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Her Grace
- A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
- By: Shana Granderson A Lady
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
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Rather than protect their daughter like any good parent should, first Fanny and then Thomas Bennet push their sixteen-year-old daughter Elizabeth into a marriage with a much older man who happens to be a duke. Fanny is seduced by the fact he is a duke, even if he is not interested in Jane, something she cannot believe at first, and his willingness to dower her remaining four daughters. For Bennet, when the Duke offers to break the entail on Longbourn after a certain condition is met, his half-hearted opposition to the match dissipates.
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Over-the-Top Eye-Roller of a Yarn
- By JTG on 09-16-24
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Clever Lass
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Mary Alice Alexander
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
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Elizabeth Bennet's world is imperiled by the unjust entail which looms over her beloved family estate, Longbourn. Her father's ailing health only exacerbates the urgency of their predicament. Determined to ensure that the odious Rev William Collins never inherits her home, Elizabeth embarks on a courageous journey to end the entail once and for all.
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Trying to Be Too Many Things
- By Amy Nix on 10-31-23
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The Reintroduction of Fitzwilliam Darcy
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Christine Combe
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
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When Elizabeth Bennet moves with her widowed sister and niece to an estate in Derbyshire, she does not expect to find herself captivated by the mysterious steward of Pemberley. Though cautioned not to spend more time in his company than she ought, Elizabeth finds she cannot stay away from him.
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The most loved cannon characters all here: LOVE IT
- By MHTex on 12-23-23
By: Christine Combe
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- bebe
- 04-02-24
Love Mrs. Gardiner
Mrs. Gardiner comes to Longbourne to take over for Mrs. Bennett, who is away for about three months taking care of her sick sister. Mrs. G can do what Mrs. Bennett has failed to do in raising the girls. Lydia finds out about consequences. Idleness and silliness are discouraged at Mrs. G''s Longbourn. Meantime, Mrs. Bennett finds herself in trouble due to her silliness and arrogance. This is an amusing and interesting story. I enjoyed the format of the story being told by letters from the various characters.
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- Marie
- 03-03-24
Truly Excellent
Oh, I absolutely loved this book, which is from start to finish written as an epistolary. Elizabeth first writes to her Aunt Gardiner, encouraging her to come to Longbourn to aid in the recovery of her little cousin Meg’s health, and aid the family when her mother and Mrs. Philips go to bath for the latter’s health.
The brilliantly-written correspondence among the various characters of Pride and Prejudice will delightfully entertain you. It’s filled with the efforts of Mrs. Gardiner in attempting to lovingly and tactfully guide the residents of Longbourn. A little reverse psychology doesn’t hurt either. Many humorous exchanges and descriptions within the correspondence.
No spoilers for this one. It’s a definite must read from the author of JAFF favourite, Dear Nameless Stranger. Most definitely recommend.
The narrator of this audiobook, Liz May Brice, is new to me. I must say how entertaining and engaging she made a 100% epistolary sound completely conversational, performing all the individual letter writers’ characters in a more than charming manner. I thoroughly enjoyed her and would not hesitate to purchase another audiobook she performs. Well done!
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- Sandra in Florida
- 03-04-24
Mrs Gardiner
Lovely story! New narrator for this listener, very well done. Will look for more of her work.
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- Shelly M. Felton
- 09-06-24
Phenomenal Narration
It’s an absolutely charming novel. Imaginative, original, and beautifully written. The narration takes it to a further level of excellence. Each character is skillfully brought to life twice over: once by the author and again vividly by the narrator. I rarely write reviews but for this one I had to rave. It’s phenomenal and you will have no regrets for reading it.
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- Amy Nix
- 03-08-24
Charming and Perfect
Jeannie Peneaux has given us another epistolary gem. I have been reading Pride and Prejudice variations since 2019, and I just can't get enough of them. "Dear Nameless Stranger" (also by Peneaux) has been my favorite of the lot. I have read the text version and listened to the audiobook over and over again, so when I saw "Mrs. Gardiner Takes a Hand," I immediately handed over a credit and dove right in.
Liz May Brice is a wonderful narrator and sets the right tone for each of the letters. Peneaux has fashioned a unique variation by asking, "What if the Mesdames Bennet and Phillips went away on holiday and left Mrs. Gardiner to keep house for the Bennets?"
It is utterly brilliant.
Elizabeth and Darcy find a different route to happiness. Mrs. Bennet gets up to mischief in the very best and most entertaining ways. Lydia learns self-restraint and perspective. Kitty blossoms with a little encouragement. Mary has depths we never got to explore in the original novel. Mr. Collins has a very witty sister, and the way his tale plays out is both comical and satisfying. Mr. Bennet learns his lessons, Lady Catherine meets her match, and our happily ever after is one of the sweetest this genre could provide.
I was thoroughly entertained throughout, and everything ends precisely when and as it should. Absolutely top tier JAFF. Have a listen. You won't regret purchasing this one.
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- TM Starr
- 05-02-24
Delightful low angst P & P retelling
Mrs. Gardiner is the fairy godmother who brings functionality back into the Bennet’s dysfunctional household. The sisters, under her aegis, take their futures into their own hands. HEA’s ensue.
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- AnonymousReviewer
- 05-30-24
Thankfully, NOT another virtual voice narrator! Excellent human narration and story!
This has been one of the most fun and well written pride and prejudice variations I’ve had the pleasure of reading! The story told through characters writing letters to each other was so much fun to hear play out. I admit that when I first started listening and realized the story was told through letters, I almost skipped it. Boy am I glad I didn’t do that! The letters were great! I loved getting to hear what was going on in the head of each character. The narrator was great, giving each character’s voice a unique set of qualities to make it very easy to know who was who. I’m getting so frustrated with the virtual voice stories on Audible that just aren’t worth the listening time. There’s no comparison with how much better a real person reading the story is to the virtual voice narration. I was so excited to find a pride and prejudice variation I hadn’t heard yet with a human narrator, and am happy to report this one’s a winner!
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- mustang
- 03-10-24
What a hoot!
This book is in the format of letters exchanged by multiple characters and the narration was done very well. This will be one I will listen to again. There were so many things that happened that made me laugh!!! Oh Mr Collins and his choice of wife!!!
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- Christmas Lover
- 04-01-24
Overall great read
The Gardiner's are favorite characters and this highlights them so well. I loved the letter format. This is my first listen with this narrator and I thought she was excellent and look forward to hearing her interpretation again. Good chuckles and satisfying interaction of characters made this a great read. Will listen to again.
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- JD
- 05-14-24
Good, if a bit stunted
This was a good variation. However the epistolary nature of the story creates a rather stunted plot. There is no free flowing description of events. We get bits and pieces from various perspectives on various events and sometimes not in order. Such is the nature of actual letters, but for the structure of a book, it is a bit difficult to follow.
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