
The Propriety Failure
A Pride and Prejudice Variation
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Wade H Mann

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What's the worst that can happen when a Regency lady commits a Propriety Violation? Might she suffer acute embarrassment, a tarnished reputation, a forced marriage, shunning of her family, or something even more dire? These consequences might be devastating, but could we countenance a more nefarious possibility?
Elizabeth Bennet is enjoying a peaceful morning stroll in Ramsgate when the pleasant sound of the waves is interrupted by a scream. She impulsively reacts and finds her life altered forever.Caution: This story contains brief, non-graphic descriptions of violence, death, and war.
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- Claire
- 04-21-25
Best JAF I've Ever Read
I'm embarrassed to say that I probably have at least 400 maybe more of these in my audible library.
I've never read a better one.
The writing is excellent. it may be without any literary anachronisms.
I dearly wish that audible would get his many other titles before I break my addiction.
Additionally, the virtual voice narration is better than many of the human narrators.
I so appreciate that it's clean. ingenious plot.
And thank you what you've done in your professional life to make the world a better place
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