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  • Rumours & Recklessness

  • A Pride and Prejudice Variation
  • By: Nicole Clarkston
  • Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
  • Length: 17 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (396 ratings)

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Rumours & Recklessness

By: Nicole Clarkston
Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
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Publisher's summary

Fitzwilliam Darcy is desperate. Finally confronted with a woman who ignites all his hopes, he agonizes over the cruel trick of fate which placed her in a situation beneath his notice. The morning after the Netherfield ball, he resolves to put as much distance between himself and her as possible.

That very morning, however, Elizabeth's future is jeopardized by her father's untimely accident. With Mr. Bennet unconscious and surrounded by concerned neighbors, Mr. Collins presses his suit. Elizabeth's mother frantically demands her acceptance to secure the family's welfare. With so many witnesses to his proposal and everyone expecting her to make a practical choice, Elizabeth's reputation hangs in the balance.

Without her father to defend her refusal of Mr. Collins, there is no one to speak up for her...except the last man in the world she would ever marry.

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Drama

Drama is the theme of this book. In such a short time the poor Bennett’s, Darcy’s, and Bingly’s have a lot happened to them. It was an entertaining story but was not completely Austen like.
The narrator was fine but her Mr. Darcy voice was sometimes a bit too low and quiet.

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Superb beyond my high expectations!

One of the best “Pride and Prejudice” variations I have ever read or listened to! Nicole Clarkson has written a rich work that takes on a life of its own. Her characters and plot are extremely well-developed. Her story is interesting, exciting, sensual without being raunchy, serious and humorous in turn, and surprising with unexpected twists.

This is the third book I’ve listened to narrated by Stevie Zimmerman, and I’m so pleased! She has the perfect voice for it! Clarkson’s writing and Zimmerman’s unique voice made for many delightful hours of entertainment! And I already know I’ll listen to this book again!

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Interesting the whole way through!

I adore a long book that’s not bogged down in details of no interest and this is a five star example! The main characters act like themselves while you still get a new unique P&P variation! Narration is excellent as always when listening to a work from Stevie Zimmerman!!

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Very nicely done! Enjoyed this audio!

This book follows the original somewhat. I do feel a few times Elizabeth was a bit stupid than the original.
Love that Bingley finally got a backbone!
I didn't like one part of the story twist and doesn't make since for Lady Catherine 's relentless pursuit of Darcy and Ann to marry. Not even she would try to force the marriage with how the author made this change. Truly discussed me. It made me sick and did effect my feelings of the book but as always Darcy and Elizabeth end up together.

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This is a new favorite

I loved how sweet this P&P variation was. The characters we all know and love take a new path with some twists and turns along the way.
Very comforting read and the narrator does an excellent job differentiating.

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Wonderful , I’m still smiling!

This was probably the best Pride and Prejudice Variation that I’ve read. This story fleshes out the parts we know, by adding dialog or the characters thoughts and feelings or more of the backstory. It does also make changes from the original story as the variations do but most of the characters stay true to the original. The exception to that was Lady Catherine de Bourgh. The extra storyline regarding her seemed over the top. But overall the story has suspense, romance and many smiles and chuckles. Stevie Zimmermans performance was very enjoyable too. Lady Catherine voice was at times overly strident but the rest of the characters were very well done. Also one of the reviews I read made me wonder if this was one of the “R” rated variations but all the scenes and dialogue stayed “G or PG”.

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Audio Quality Lacking

I thoroughly enjoyed this book- the only subpar quality was the audio. The performance was great but the sound quality was iffy. Not enough to ruin the experience though.

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Awesome. - A fun romp through Pride & Prejudice

A great storyteller and she crafts Austen's characters with affection, understanding and wit and whimsy

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A wonderful story.

The performance was wonderful. I was listening to the various characters not wanting to stop. The plot was well thought out and kept my attention. This is one of the better stories about Elizabeth and Darcy finding love.

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pretty good

the story was really good for the first half but the second dragged a bit for me. if you want a variation that involves a lot more people and where wickam gets his due then you will like this one. also I bit more kissing than I would like, probably part of the reason for the second half being a bit boring at times for me.

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