Deception & Debauchery

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

De: Cinnamon Worth

Narrado por: Megan Green

George Wickham, a widower with a penchant for gambling, women, and alcohol, has recently gained his freedom and fortune. In an effort to gain respectability, he intends to acquire a country estate in Hertfordshire. He soon finds himself enamored with Elizabeth Bennet and developing a friendship with Charles Bingley, two people who are very important to his childhood rival, Fitzwilliam Darcy. When Darcy discovers that Wickham is worming his way into the lives of those in Hertfordshire, he will go to shocking lengths to protect them.

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a good story

I enjoyed this historical romance story with all of the characters. Ms.Worth came up with a new variations of the story a Pride and Prejudice. It is the same characters the were in the regional story but the plot is different.
It had a bit of twists to the story that was fun to read or listen to.

I received a complimentary copy via Story Origin. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

A peculiar twist on a timeless tale

Pride and prejudice is so impactful, because the satire of human foibles is applicable to every society of people.
Ms. Worth has done an excellent job of understanding the author’s characters and deepening their story with a twist of fate. Mr. Wickham gets a fortune. With this change in the story, Wickham becomes free from the restraint of pursuing only women of lower rank or lower logic. Now even women of mean would consider him a possible match, thus allowing Wickham the freedom to manipulate them.
What could go wrong?
This is a peculiar twist on a timeless tale!
I received this ARC through Story Origin and am giving a voluntary review.

Different story

Wickham has a leading role in this book. But not his usual role. It was a good read. Myself I am not so fond of Wickham so therefore a four star instead of a five star. Well written. Witty.

Narrator

The narrator almost put me to sleep. She also sounds like she is about to cry. Sorry Ms. Worth

Loved it!

In this Pride and Prejudice variation George Wickham's marriage to a much older, wealthy, and sickly woman means that he now has the means to purchase an estate and live respectably. He visits Hertfordshire and befriends Bingley and the Bennet family. When Darcy, who has left Hertforshire to protect his heart from Lizzy, hears that Wickham is courting Lizzy, he returns to warn them away. But since Wickham no longer needs money Darcy needs to devise a new plan to get Wickham where he wants him.

I really loved this fun variation! I absolutely loved this version of the Bennet girls. They got into some truly funny situations, and the little deceptions were hilarious. Bingley offering Darcy a set down was another enjoyable moment. I've never read a version where Wickham is successful and has no money concerns, it was an interesting take. Wickham isn't as awful as in the original because he never attempted to elope with Georgiana, instead he married a sick woman but kept her happy for the rest of her life.

Lizzy's close friendship with Wickham had me so worried I did something I've never done before. I actually peeked ahead in the audiobook to see when Lizzy would realize what Wickham was up to. It had me on pins and needles! As for Lizzy and Darcy's relationship, the moments they spent together were all sweet, and I couldn't wait for their happily ever after.

The narration was well done, with separate voices for each character. Her performance made it easy to get drawn into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.