Some Natural Importance

A Pride & Prejudice Variation

De: Jan Ashton

Narrado por: David Pickering

"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.

Elizabeth never expected the imperious Mr Darcy to become a good friend of an idle gentleman like her father. And she certainly never anticipated they would form a secret pact compelling her marriage to a man she dislikes. She must set aside grief and resentment, as well as her suspicions: Is Darcy using her to avoid another bride pushed onto him by his family, or to gain riches Elizabeth never knew she had?

Or is it possible he loves her?

©2021 Jan Ashton (P)2021 Quills & Quartos Publishing

Entertained from start to finish

Great storytelling by a talented narrated. Terrific Austen-adjacent romance that had me entertained from start to finish.

Good Mix of Old and New

There are some unexpected twists to the story, some things that are familiar, some familiar dialogue but said by someone different.

Narrator did a good job as well.

Story MIGHT have been a little longer than needed.

Good narration

The idea of Darcy befriending Mr. Bennett is a new one for me. I liked that premise which allows the rest of the story to be set up as believable. Kinda. Elizabeth can't believe it at first. and none of Darcy's relations believe it either. But that is a major part of the storyline as well.
I was disappointed in the colonel. Second book I've read recently where he spends his time arguing and pushing Darcy to marry against his will. I like a supportive colonel that works with Darcy and not against him. Lady Matlock was a piece of work. Georgiana had no business hanging out at their home. Bad influence.
I liked Darcy but he still needs to work on his communication skills. Problems could have been prevented with a few simple sentences.
I listened to the audiobook and thought the narration was well done.

Sex: innuendo, implied marital relations
Language: I don't think so
Violence: No

Great book

This was a great book to listen to. The narrator did a great job too. Well written and witty. Great Jaff.

Enjoyable Variation with a Very Good Reader

I liked the story. It is long and, perhaps, could have been tightened up to avoid some reiterations, but it was well developed and interesting. I really liked this Darcy - once he forgot about duty. He was awfully sweet with Lizzy. She was stubborn and, IMO, somewhat wrong-headed for too long about Darcy, but that’s pretty much usual in these variations. I like David Pickering’s narration.

Loved this!

Another great addition to the retelling or alternate tellings of Pride and Prejudice. It was a very original story and very different from P&P. A totally different book with the same personalities and characters we love from Jane Austen’s original.

Rather awful

I did not like the story. Nothing was explained adequately to have so much pressure on Darcy to be extremely abused by his family. They were truly evil but did not seem to pay any price for their actions. Darcy never really stood up to them which was impossible to imagine.

Entertaining story

Good book that is very interesting in parts but not quite exciting or gripping as it could be. It is an unusual twist in the Darcy/Elizabeth relationship that involves a close friendship between Darcy and Mr. Bennett.