Tact

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: Jeannie Peneaux

Narrated by: Katherine Anderson

Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

“I must not speak for my sister, even to you who have been all goodness and kindness throughout this awkward situation. Only know," and here she broke off, suddenly shy, "that even though I must deny myself the privilege of being your wife for love of my sister, I should very dearly like to have you for a brother!"

Elizabeth Bennet does not set out to manipulate people. It's merely the correct choice of words, accompanied by an engaging smile or a beseeching look that yields the most satisfactory results.

The morning after the Netherfield ball, Lizzy dispenses with one unwelcome suitor to her hand so amicably and successfully that she sees no reason why she should not make use of her talent for tactful speeches and deal with other unwelcome suitors in the same deft manner.

Unfortunately, not all young men are quite so obligingly obtuse as her poor foolish cousin, and Elizabeth finds that one particular gentleman from Derbyshire proves annoyingly impervious to her cunning.

©2019, 2020 Jeannie Peneaux (P)2020 Jeannie Peneaux

Romantic witty and fun

One of the most engaging variations on Austen. Peneaux narrative captures the character and humour of Lizzie and the romance of Austen. Very well read by Anderson.

Interesting but a little staid

Entertaining, humorous but a little dry. Every interaction of ODC is almost austere. Yes they are playful with each other but other than the kiss witnessed by Bingley, ODC did not display much in terms of passionate love for each other.

Great story

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I have read it as a book before I listened to it. Witty and well written. Laughed out loud many times when Elizabeth outsmarted them. Really good. Composed.

Fulfilling

If you enjoy “The Other Bennet Sister” and “Longbourn” you will fall in love with this P&P retelling.

Tact

I adore this story, and love to listen to the audiobook. It’s definitely a top favorite. The dialogue between Elizabeth and Darcy is entertaining and funny, and her “refusal” speeches to Collins and Darcy are works of art. Elizabeth’s wit shines throughout. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

much to love.

Some of the best conversations between Darcy and Elizabeth. Great narrator, too. I wanted the passionate Darcy from the first proposal to show up again at some point and was left wanting.

Great story

Elizabeth as a charming manipulator. Loved it. And I liked Mr Collins and Lady Catherine too.

Rather Slow

Not much new here. It moves slowly and I did not feel there was any passion between the couples. The story line was disjointed. The narrator's voice was good but she mispronounced many words, which I find very off-putting from a professional narrator and it shows that there was very little professionalism from the editors.

However, there is another book written by Jeannie Peneaux that is totally FANTASTIC. It is "Dear Nameless Stranger". It is one of the best Pride and Prejudice variation I have listened to - so extremely well written and interesting. And the narrator of that book was one of the best narrators I have had the pleasure of listening to. Her name is Mandy Gasson. There is a great deal of passion in that book. So even if I did not like "Tact" I think Jeannie Peneaux is an excellent writer based on "Dear Nameless Stranger".