Color Me Surprised

I got this advanced reader copy via audiobook boom. I have listened to many Pride and Prejudices adaptations in the past year. This one blew me away. I loved the interactions between the characters and the angst that Elizabeth and William experienced. That aunt would be the one that I would have killed off much sooner. but she has a place in future stories with her snobbish ways. I was truly surprised to discover the real killer. the narrator did each voice so well that you could actually believe that they talked like that. I will listen to the next installment especially if I get an advanced copy. The story was fun as well as suspenseful. Love those strong heroines.

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Good mystery book.

I found this book enjoyable. I only wish there was more development of Elizabeth's and Darcy's relationship but I'm assuming that occurs in the first book. Lots of surprises. Narrator did a good job.

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What Else Could Go Wrong?

After clearing his name of Wickham's murder in the first novel, Darcy and Elizabeth still have a long way to go before their happily ever after. The story begins with Mrs. Bennett and her five daughters shopping in Meryton. Lizzy meets Darcy as he enters the town, and perpetual matchmaker Mrs. Bennett convinces Darcy to escort Lizzy home. Lizzy hasn't seen Darcy in over two weeks and things are still uncertain between them. While Lizzy hasn't allowed herself to give her whole heart to Darcy, she has given him permission to court her. Darcy walks her home, and their wonderful flirtation over books gives him hope.

Returning to Meryton, Darcy and Col Fitzwilliam are dismayed to see Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Anne arrive to stay at the local inn. Anne is overtaken by a shocking illness, and the family struggles to keep it quiet. During the militia's parade a few days later, Elizabeth discovers the body of a person very dear to her. Overwhelmed with grief, she determines to find the murderer and bring them to justice.


Rather than being a rehash of the same events from the original Pride and Prejudice, this is a completely fresh plot. The introduction of new shopkeepers and other residents of Meryton expand the familiar circle of characters and keep the story fresh. There are a few characters introduced in the first book that appear in this one but it's easy to infer what their relationships are without lengthy explanations. This can truly be read as a standalone novel without spoiling the ending of the first book.

Darcy and Lizzy are portrayed perfectly in this version, and their interactions and conversations are so sweet. We get a glimpse of a new side to Mr. Bennett that I loved. A new father figure for Darcy is introduced, and I hope we see more of him in future novels.

Good luck guessing the identity of the killer! The murder plot is nicely done and there are well placed red herrings and clues throughout. There are a few twists and reveals that had me gasping and hitting the rewind button to make sure that I heard right. The mystery and the romance are given equal weight in the story and they don't detract from each other.

Nancy Peterson was the perfect narrator for this book. From the beginning I loved her voices for each character, especially Mrs. Bennett and Lady Catherine. They just seemed so authentic and sounded exactly like I pictured them. The narrator read the humorous bits with a pleasant smile in her voice like she's sharing the joke with us. She didn't overact or make the narration too dramatic, and her pace was perfect. It was the perfect combination of author and narrator.

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Great book to read if you like romance & mystery

Thoroughly enjoyed it! Very good and wonderful
narrator! Very intriguing story line.
Captivating murder mystery with unexpected ending.

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P&P Murder mystery

The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth by Jennifer Joy was a fairly entertaining listen, though I found it a bit slow and hard to really get into. The murder didn't happen until after the 3 hour mark, and, well, I found myself getting easily distracted because the story wasn't holding my attention. Pride and Prejudice is one of my absolute favorites, so it wasn't like I didn't care for the characters or anything of the sort, and I've read other P&P variations over the years, so I'm surprised that I couldn't get into this one.

Nancy Peterson's narration was great and I had no issues with it at all. I'd happily listen to another of her performances. She did a great job with all of the various characters and her voice was filled with various emotions when necessary. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for an honest review.

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Lovely Narration

If you could sum up The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth in three words, what would they be?

lovely, driven, understated

What did you like best about this story?

how strong the plot and females were.

Have you listened to any of Nancy Peterson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

she does an amazing job with reading this book, everything was so flawless

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I received this book for free in return for my unbiased review

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wow, did not expect that to happen... ;)

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! A good variation of P&P and murdermystery... And I did not expect that turn of events...

What does Nancy Peterson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

good narration with different voices for the characters.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, but don't want to write a spoiler...

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher.

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Very Entertaining

I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.

This is book two of the Meryton Mystery series and a variation of the "Pride and Prejudice" story. This is a standalone book and can be read without having read the first book in the series, "The Honorable Mr. Darcy." However, having said that, there are numerous references to events which occurred in the first book and due to events in the first book, some of the history of the characters has changed. The author does provide quick summaries of those events. I do recommend that you start with book one of this really enjoyable series, you won't regret it.

What a wonderful follow-up to "The Honorable Mr. Darcy." Ms. Joy does a great job in creating the P&P world and the characters who inhabit it. If you love these characters, you will absolutely enjoy them as they interact to solve a murder which has deeply affected Lizzie and her family. I love how Lizzie was able to subtly direct the investigation. Additionally, besides the murder investigation, the relationships between Bingley and Jane and, of course, Lizzie and Mr. Darcy are explored. New characters are introduced and a secret society [LAMB] is discovered. This book was such fun and any fan of P&P will certainly enjoy it.

The narrator, Nancy Peterson, is wonderful and compliments the written word with her narration.

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Enjoyable Regency Mystery Romance

Jennifer Joy is a newer author to me, and I have heard Nancy Peterson before. I listened to this book without having listened to the first, and had no problem. This is a twist on Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice book with more mystery and romance. Clean listen, but not as steamy as my typical listens. I was voluntarily provided with this review copy audiobook at no charge upon my request by the author, narrator, and or publisher. I would listen to more books by this author and or narrator.

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So fittingly a story for Elizabeth Bennett!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth to be better than the print version?

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.
I always enjoy listening to audiobooks because the narrator can really allow the characters to come alive. I have not read the printed version however, so I cannot compare the two.

What other book might you compare The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth to and why?

Logically Jane Austen... However lately there have been some "remakes" of Jane Austen's novels for us addicts. Of the ones I have already read, "Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict (Jane Austen Addict, #1)" by Laurie Viera Rigler, more closely reminds me of this book.

What does Nancy Peterson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her personality and interpretation

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth's Tragic Mystery

Any additional comments?

I have truly enjoyed listening to this audiobook and look forward to listen to other novels by the author.

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