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  • A Frankness of Character

  • A Pride and Prejudice Variation
  • By: Pemberley Darcy, A Lady
  • Narrated by: Harry Frost
  • Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (89 ratings)

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A Frankness of Character

By: Pemberley Darcy, A Lady
Narrated by: Harry Frost
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Publisher's summary

An apology more offensive than an infamous insult. A decidedly epic set down. A gentleman left properly humbled. An impertinent young lady provoked to civil disdain.

As humiliating as an ill-bred set down was from an impertinent country miss, the veracity of Elizabeth Bennet’s arguments and the humiliation at his own lack of understanding started to sink in.

After years of entrenched isolation, others would take notice if he appeared more civil. How was he to take his place in society without raising expectations?

He reaches out to the one person he can trust, Colonel Fitzwilliam, who joins the party at Netherfield.

The colonel’s plan for Mr. Darcy’s redemption seems on course until his aunt’s obsequious parson proposes marriage to Miss Bingley, setting off a flurry of unintended consequences that even he struggles to contain.

Longbourn is in an uproar. Lady Catherine de Bourgh is on a rampage. Darcy and Elizabeth are estranged.

Dear Listener, this Pride and Prejudice Variation is of the sweet, clean, and slightly witty sort. Although the book opens with an argument and a lot of accusations are thrown around, this story promises nothing more vulgar than Mrs. Bennet’s exclamations and a few ill-informed insinuations. Adult topics are discussed. There will be a happy ending for all.

©2022 Pemberley Darcy (P)2022 Pemberley Darcy
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The best adaptation!

Love that there is less angst, and that no one gets stuck with Wickham. A most satisfying story beginning to end.

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A lovely story

While staying true to the characters the author came up with a fun and rather unique variation of my favorite book. I always love Harry Frost’s narrations and true to form he did an excellent job. My favorite part was the views on and how the author handled the younger sisters, rather than just writing them off.

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A new ending but a great one!

I really how this started at Elizabeth and Darcy’s meeting and went on from there. It was different but so good. 8 really enjoyed it!

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Good Story and Good Narrator

Good variation, good narration. Best part was the beginning between Darcy and Elizabeth. Truly great dialogue. Also responses by Mr Bennett. Rest of story was good, but not as engrossing. I have listened to Harry Frost in other variations and enjoyed those readings, but this one wasn’t up to par. Not sing-song, not quite that, but nearly so, when not reading dialogue.

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Most enjoyable

I recall reading this a while back. As soon as I saw Harry Frost was narrating, I purchased the Audible immediately. A delightful story with the talented "Harry style" made it all the more fun to listen to. You can always distinguish between the characters dialogue. His Darcy is by far the best. Colonel Fitzwilliam is a more involved character here. Just love the Colonel. A definite HEA with some humor and smiles in the mix.

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Loved it.

Reread. I just love listening to Harry Frost being Lady Catherine de Bourgh :) and all the other characters as well. Just a fab time spent listening to this great story. Highly recommend it to all who likes JAFF.

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Really good read and original

This had twists and turns not seen in other P and P books. I recommend if you're a fan!

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Loved this

Harry Frost is wonderful as Darcy yes, I am wishing my name was Elizabeth. Only HF can make that name into a caress. The way he talks to her is very moving.. I like stories that are more lighthearted and fun to listen to and this one definitely is. Extremely well written and engaging. Good job all around.

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Great story. Great narrator

Loved this story. I will be listening again. Harry Frost is such an excellent narrator.

If I were to criticize anything I would say it would have benefited from a bit of tightening up. Some events that were repeated didn’t need to be, that kind of thing. Otherwise I recommend unreservedly. This is my first book by Pemberley Darcy, it won’t be my last.

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Very good listen

The story is a good one but the narrator does a great job with the different characters and voices.

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