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The Merchant of Longbourn

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

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The Merchant of Longbourn

By: Grace Belton
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Pride, prejudice, and the price of independence.

When Mr. Bennet falls gravely ill, Elizabeth makes the unthinkable choice—she enters trade to support her family by opening a bookshop in Meryton. Society is scandalized, her mother is mortified, but Elizabeth finds unexpected fulfillment in her newfound independence.

Then Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to Netherfield.

The proud master of Pemberley is strangely drawn to the shopkeeper Elizabeth has become, finding her business acumen as captivating as her fine eyes. As they engage in spirited discussions over literature and ledgers, both must confront their deepest assumptions about duty, independence, and what makes a suitable match.

In this imaginative Pride and Prejudice variation, can a gentleman's daughter who has stepped outside the bounds of propriety find common ground with a man bound by tradition? Elizabeth's heart and newfound purpose hang in the balance as she faces her most difficult choice yet.

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Really enjoyed this short alternative ending to the original. Worth listening to and an interesting plot.

Virtual voice was much better than expected. Great alternative story!

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In this Jaff Elizabeth’s father is ill and her uncle Gardiner advised her to start earning some money. She starts a bookstore with her uncle. Then Mr Darcy comes back. Good Jaff.

This was a different Jaff

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I enjoyed this variation. Virtual voice is not ideal but tolerable enough to tempt me into listening!

A pleasant short story.

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First half was fine; second half was basically just a lecture on the importance of feminism, which obviously resonates with people who like to listen to regency-era stories. What's more entertaining than that?!

Also, what was going on with Charlotte?! She still lives in Hertfordshire and her last name is still Lucas, but the story references Lizzie's visit to Huntsford "last April" and Lady Lucas' intimate (familial) knowledge of Mr. Collins. Weird, gaping plot hole.

Elizabeth is a strong, independent woman who don't need no man.

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