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Narrated by:
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Stevie Zimmerman
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By:
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Joana Starnes
About this listen
Pemberley’s ancient halls harbour many secrets. Which one will affect Fitzwilliam Darcy and the love of his life? How is Mr. Bennet to enjoy the comforts of a well-stocked library, when his wife’s premature demise had left him with the task of finding suitable matches for their daughters? And what of a misleading encounter on a muddy lane in Hertfordshire, that renders a country-town assembly rather more tolerable than some might have thought?
Shades of mystery, meddlesome relations - not least a drenched Adonis - raillery, old errors and a very recent union make for a challenging courtship when Fitzwilliam Darcy is not on his own ground. Yet when love is the reward, challenges make it more worth the earning.
“A fraught courtship? So, let it be fraught,” Colonel Fitzwilliam said with a nonchalant flourish of his hand. “A good challenge never hurt anyone.”
©2018 Joana Starnes (P)2023 Joana StarnesListeners also enjoyed...
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The course of true love never did run smooth.... When Fitzwilliam Darcy departs Hunsford after his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth Bennet, he does not expect their paths to cross again. Indeed, knowing the lady's true feelings for him, he makes every effort to see that they do not. But when a chance encounter leaves him stranded in an abandoned cottage with the one woman he can never have, Darcy quickly realizes there is more at risk than just Elizabeth's reputation.
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Just talk!!!!
- By Natalia Cantet on 03-13-21
By: Jennifer Altman
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The Unthinkable Triangle
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Joana Starnes
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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All is fair in love and war - or is it? What if Mr. Darcy's rival for Elizabeth Bennet's hand and heart is not some inconsequential stranger, but his dearest, closest friend? How is he to reconcile the claims of loyalty and kinship with the urge to pursue his heart's desire?
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Heart-wrenchingly delightful!
- By LCR on 11-13-17
By: Joana Starnes
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Faults of Understanding
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jennifer Altman
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
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When Fitzwilliam Darcy makes an impetuous offer of marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bennet, he is convinced they have as good a chance as any for a harmonious life together. That is, until an overheard conversation changes everything, and Darcy realizes he is now joined in perpetuity to a woman who loathes the very sight of him. Elizabeth Bennet's expectations for matrimonial accord were never very high, having accepted Mr. Darcy's proposal in a fit of pique, not love. Still, she is determined to make the best of her situation. But life at Pemberley is not at all what she imagined.
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Okay, not great
- By Olivia on 04-19-22
By: Jennifer Altman
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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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Falling for Mr Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: KaraLynne Mackrory
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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The simple truth is proven that sometimes a gentleman never knows his heart until a lady comes along to introduce it to him. When Mr. Darcy encounters Elizabeth Bennet injured after a fall, his concern for her welfare cracks the shell of his carefully guarded heart, and a charming man emerges. Elizabeth sees an appealing side of him she never believed possible from the stoic, proud master of Pemberley.
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to be avoided
- By Tabby Pawlitzki on 05-07-21
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Unfounded
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jessie Lewis
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Grace
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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Elizabeth Bennet dreads encountering Mr. Darcy when she visits Pemberley, for surely, after she spurned his offer of marriage, he must despise her. Yet they do meet, and to her astonishment, he holds no resentment towards her. Regrettably, someone else does. Unbeknownst to Elizabeth, her reintroduction to the master of Pemberley is far from universally welcomed. There are others for whom prejudice is stirred up by the familiarity between Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.
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Love!!
- By Bekah on 12-16-23
By: Jessie Lewis
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Mr. Darcy's Perfect Match: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Kelly Miller
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
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When secrets are revealed and a family agenda works against him, can Fitzwilliam Darcy recover his damaged spirits and find happiness? Following his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to London from Kent, broken-hearted and dejected. One bright spot penetrates his sea of despair: His sister, Georgiana, has finally recovered her spirits from the grievous events at Ramsgate the previous summer. She has forged a new friendship with Miss Hester Drake, a lady who appears to be an ideal friend.
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Entertaining and Well-Written, but Concerning
- By Amy Nix on 09-30-20
By: Kelly Miller
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Some Natural Importance
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Jan Ashton
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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"It is the way of the world, Elizabeth. Men hold power over women, but I am not a man who wants to wield such power. I would prefer a woman who has some power over me". Fitzwilliam Darcy already has one arranged marriage in his past. The last thing he envisions for himself is another, yet he has somehow become entrapped in a promise to a dying man. Not only must Darcy overcome his resentment in order to live up to his sense of honour, but when he realises how deeply his heart may be engaged, he must convince Elizabeth Bennet of his true feelings.
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Entertained from start to finish
- By Christina Boyd on 03-29-24
By: Jan Ashton
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Accusing Mr. Darcy
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Kelly Miller
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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Could Fitzwilliam Darcy harbor a shocking, sinister secret? Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet count themselves among the many guests of the Kendall family, whose estate lies amidst the picturesque hills, gorges, and rocky slopes of the Peak District in Derbyshire. Elizabeth’s cousin Rose Kendall believes her dashing brother-in-law, Captain James Kendall, is Elizabeth’s ideal match. Rose’s husband, Nicholas, hopes his good friend Darcy - a rich, proud, and taciturn gentleman with a spotless reputation - will fancy one of the other eligible lady guests
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Love story and murder mystery in one
- By Kindle Customer on 12-12-20
By: Kelly Miller
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Yes, Mr. Darcy
- A Pride and Prejudice Novella (Marrying Mr. Darcy)
- By: J Dawn King
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
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Elizabeth Bennet’s girlish dreams of love and romance are shattered. Her father has decided she will be the one to secure her family’s future through a marriage of convenience to his heir. Disappointment and sadness weigh her soul when she travels with her aunt and uncle—a consolation before she submits to duty. When she sees the reflection of her heartbreak in the face of an unknown young lady, Elizabeth reaches out to the girl, extending a hopeful outlook she herself has been denied.
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Just Perfect
- By Marilynn on 04-11-25
By: J Dawn King
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Mr. Bennet's Dutiful Daughter
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Joana Starnes
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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When Colonel Fitzwilliam's disclosures are interrupted by the bearer of distressing news from Longbourn, Miss Elizabeth Bennet is compelled to accept an offer she would have otherwise dismissed out of hand. An offer of marriage from the all-too-proud Mr. Darcy. Yet how is she to live with a husband she hardly knows and does not love?
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Not the Elizabeth from the original P&P
- By Hilary on 06-26-17
By: Joana Starnes
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- Christine
- 04-20-22
Enjoyed this book
I did like the way the Bennett's life changed in this story. I did like Mrs. Bennett not being there and Mr Bennett was more of a parent. Although the Bennett sister situation in life changed I didn't like knowing that because of it Darcy was able to finally give into his feelings, not because he loved E but because who her father married....that doesn't make this story as fulfilling.
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- there^se
- 10-27-20
This Should Be a Movie
This was a book ,that is full of mystery and drama and humor. This ,is something
I had not ever thought of ,Mr.Bennet marrying Lady Catherine.The story is
full of surprises, Except Elizabeth &Darcy, will live happily ever after
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- Mays Ramirez
- 06-17-20
Great Story! Spoilers Below
First off, the ghost are mainly in the beginning and end of the story and not the only storyline. The main plot is that in this variation Mrs. Bennet is dead and Mr. Bennet is left to take care of his girls. She has been dead for many years. Therefore, he is more of an attentive and caring father. He's also one of the funniest characters in the book. Mr. Darcy visits Hertfordshire and falls for Elizabeth right away. She also falls for him. Because of his duty and her connections he knows he can't marry her. So he convinces Bingley Jane doesn't care for him and they both leave Netherfield. It is very hard for Mr. Darcy to stay away from Elizabeth but he does. Until he finds out Mr. Bennett has married his Aunt Lady Catherine. Everyone ends up going to Rosings Park and living together. Most of the story takes place there. Darcy is very much in love at this point and wants to court Elizabeth. She on the other hand is mad he left her and resents him for not wanting to marry her before her social status went up. She pushings him away but he won't take no for an answer. No matter what she says she still cares and is very attracted to him. This leads to many stolen kisses and an awful proposal. Anne is featured quite a bit in this book because she is now Elizabeth's sister by marriage. Ive read many P&P variations and this is the only one where I like her character. She has a love interest that isn't Darcy which is pretty cute. She ends up getting poisoned causing her to become very sick. Everyone has to come together to figure out who did it. This leads Darcy and Elizabeth to become even closer. Some criticisms are I wish it had more Bingley and Jane. They get back together right as he reappears and we don't even get to hear his proposal. Also no one ever finds out Darcy was the one the separated them and its completely forgotten about. Overall I really enjoyed it. Narrator was Amazing!
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- Lowcountry girl
- 11-26-22
Endless inner dialogue
Between every comment there is too often endless self reflection, examination, self doubt, angst, misunderstanding or explanation that continues throughout the book. Perhaps there was a word minimum due. It’s a good story, an unlikely one but a fun alternative to the original. Thankfully there is no screeching Mrs. Bennet. The ghosts allows some insights into events of the past. Ann’s illness and resulting drama goes on far too long and the culprit has a motive worthy of a soap opera. Perhaps an author should decide if they want to give weight to the mystery or the romance so as not to veer off on one for so long that one forgets the other. The story at times repeats the same inner doubts until you want to cry just get on with it!! Darcy is terse one minute and groveling the next. He is held to everyone’s expectations of him and no one seems able to accept him as he is. It seems no one truly cares about him except for how they can use him to suit their purposes. Possible exceptions Georgianna or the Colonel but even they are needy or teasing and everyone wants to change him. I have always felt sorry for him. Elizabeth is shrewish and unlikable for too long. The whole story could use a good edit. There’s much to like but more gloom than comedy. The narration is good but there is so much musing between action or dialogue that it is monotonous listening at times. Stevie Zimmerman does her best but it can be maddening and even her nice voice can grate after awhile.
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- Terri L. Mcclelland
- 01-07-25
Darcy Hears Dead People
This was a P&P vagary with a touch of the supernatural. It seems Darcy’s parents did not progress after their death but remained to watch over their children’s lives. Lady Anne, being the first to pass, had tried everything in her power to reach and communicate with her children to no avail. When George Darcy passes he has much to learn about the afterlife and is tutored by Lady Anne.
Also in this tale, Mrs Bennet has passed away and Mr Bennet finds some incentives (to his daughters) to wed Lady Catherine de Burgh whom he meets after Mary weds Mr Collins. Darcy is in a great quandary about his feelings for Elizabeth and her inferior position but changes his perspective on advice from his father, who had discovered an ability to talk with Darcy through his dreams and sympathizes with his position (from similar feelings he had as a young man).
Darcy comes to Rosings to court Elizabeth only to display his usual inept behavior and must work to overcome his poor showing. What could possibly go wrong? A poisoning, Lady Catherine’s strong willed assertion that he should marry Anne, Elizabeth’s anger at his botched proposal, Bingley’s righteous anger at Darcy’s interference in his love life, and a horde of interfering ghosts is all.
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- Wilkey Way
- 09-18-20
Perfect romantic comedy!
Absolutely loved the fresh and very original story line. The absurd notion of Mr. Bennet's choice of a second wife aside, the story was perfect in every way. I love Joanna Starnes, she's one of my favorite authors. The characters act much as you would expect them to, and the romance perfect. It's just the right balance of a little steamy but clean with nothing inappropriate!
The narrator is superb. Stevie Zimmerman makes this story come to life. I purchased an audio book once of a story I loved, only to vow I would never listen to it again because the narrator ruined it for me.... NOT the case with this story. I've loved every book I've ever listened to narrated by Stevie.
A story written by Joanna and narrated by Stevie is the perfect combination!
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-05-20
Amazing!
This is an incredible story from beginning to end. Well-written and extremely well-read. I cannot recommend this highly enough.
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- Barbara
- 11-21-20
Excellent book
Loved this book. Story had many twists and excitement. Beautifully written as usual. Narration was absolutely perfection.
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- Christine H.
- 06-19-19
An Entertaining listen.
Not quite what I expected starting off but it was entertaining j feel like Ms Starnes kept the basic personalities of the characters. She brought them out well. Really enjoyed Mr Bennet, he gave me some good chuckles. I haven’t read many variations but it was enjoyable.
Stevie Zimmerman is always an excellent narrator.
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- Ariel
- 09-03-19
A Book You Can't Put Down
A wonderful story to listen to and read. It had me laughing out loud. Great characters, plot, and everything thing else a good story needs. If you like Pride and Prejudice varieties you will like this!
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