British Drama

Renowned as much for her wit and satirical social commentary as for her stories of love and romance, Jane Austen remains unfailingly relevant and one of Britain’s best loved authors. In this Audible Original collection, an all-star list of narrators (Billie Piper, Claire Foy, Emma Thompson, Florence Pugh and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) capture Austen’s pin-sharp humour and tone in these dramatisations of her six beloved novels accompanied by a full cast.

Mr. Darcy was returning to his ancestral home heartbroken and willing to be a better man when in the middle of the rain, he found a big surprise. For her part, Elizabeth will start a great adventure, thinking that everything happening was just a dream.

Elizabeth Bennet accepts the hand of Mr. Darcy, not for love, but to protect her family. At first, she struggles to understand the proud and distant man who has become her husband, yet little by little she discovers the true heart concealed beneath his mask of reserve. But married life proves far from easy. Trials and misunderstandings abound, and silence often speaks louder than words. As admiration for her husband grows, so too does resentment, leaving Elizabeth to wonder whether love may yet triumph—or whether pride and wounded feelings will stand forever between them.

"Kenny Blyth's warm Scottish accent and facility with creating characters make him the ideal narrator for Ann Cleeves' new series featuring Detective Jimmy Perez and his partner, Willow Reeves." — AudioFile The Killing Stones marks the eagerly awaited return of Ann Cleeves' beloved detectives...

Welcome to the Yellow Feather Ranch! I am so glad you could find your way here! Set against the backdrop of the idyllic countryside of Dixon, England, "The Yellow Feather Ranch" invites you on a journey back to the summer of nineteen-sixty-nine. Mary Reilly, a sixty-one-year-old inheritor of a rundown farm turned holiday horse ranch, is determined to breathe new life into her family's legacy. With the help of her spirited children and grandchildren, Mary embarks on a daring venture to transform the Yellow Feather into a thriving destination. But as the Grand Opening approaches, Mary ...

She crushed his marriage proposal. He vowed never to bother her again. Now they’re trapped together for Christmas. When a blizzard strands Elizabeth Bennet at Pemberley, she faces her worst nightmare—spending Christmas with the man whose heart she shattered at Hunsford. Mr. Darcy made his position devastatingly clear: he’s ashamed of ever loving her and considers the matter forever closed. Elizabeth is determined to be the perfect guest, nothing more. But watching Darcy transform into “Captain Dark-sea” for her young cousins—teaching sword fighting, arranging sleigh rides, ...

Life has dealt him an unfair hand, leaving him with few options. Will a chance encounter with a caring American colonial family provide a poor English boy with a stable home, or will the boy be lost in events that are spiraling out of control? Peter Smith, a boy of humble beginnings, is a testament to the human spirit. Despite his impoverished upbringing, abduction, and mistreatment, he refuses to be defined by his circumstances. Born into poverty and hopelessness on the streets of Portsmouth, England, Peter is forced into a life of crime just to survive. His resilience is tested when he is...

She’s seventeen, spontaneous, and entirely too clever. He’s twenty-nine, serious, and completely off-limits. But the more they clash, the harder it is to stay apart. Octavia Shelford is doing her best to dazzle the beau monde—and more importantly, her mother—on their Grand Tour. But a year of elegant soirées and polite conversation has only left her exhausted and no closer to impressing the one man whose opinion truly matters. Guy Claybury, the Duke of Woodford, gave up on finding a love match years ago. He is far too old and far too occupied with preventing war between England and...

After Mr. Bennet’s untimely death, the Bennet family is left in a precarious position, forcing Elizabeth and Jane to seek employment to support their mother and younger sisters. Determined to secure a better future, Jane hopes to reconnect with the wealthy Bingley family—only to face a bitter disappointment that shatters her expectations. Meanwhile, Elizabeth, ever spirited and resolute, is fortunate enough to find a position with an exceptional salary. Yet fate has a cruel sense of humor, for her employer is none other than the proud and enigmatic Mr. Darcy. As Elizabeth struggles to ...

Mr. Darcy is in a desperate situation that needs to be resolved as soon as possible. But he will be surprised when he discovers that the only person who can help him is none other than the one he had promised to forget.

After refusing Mr. Collins’ proposal, Elizabeth Bennet is forced to leave Longbourn and spend a season in London. There, she meets a proud and enigmatic gentleman who, against all expectations, captures her heart. Yet their budding romance is tragically cut short, and months pass without a single word from him. When Elizabeth finally meets him again in Hertfordshire, he introduces himself as Fitzwilliam Darcy—a man identical to the one she once loved, yet inexplicably different in every way. Convinced that the man she cherished no longer exists, Elizabeth resolves to let him go. ...

I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses. ELIZABETH BENNET is determined that she will put a stop to her mother’s plans to marry off the eldest Bennet daughter to Mr. Collins, the Longbourn heir, but a man that Mr. Bennet considers an annoying dimwit. Hence, Elizabeth disguises herself as Jane and repeats her vows to the supercilious rector as if she is her sister, thereby voiding the nuptials and saving Jane from a life of drudgery. Yet, even the “best laid plans” can often go awry. FITZWILLIAM DARCY is desperate to ...

England, 1903. Giles, the new Earl of Stainton, is struggling to bring his family's estate back to order after the death of his father, and he has little time to spare for his young pregnant wife, Kitty. She lives in fear of her mother-in-law, who won't give up the reins of the household. Will she ever truly be mistress of Ashmore Castle? Perhaps if her coming child is a boy, that will change the balance of power...

A spirited factory worker on a mission. A nerdy manager with a propensity for puzzles. An unexpected adventure. Charmingly British and off-beat, Miscellaneous 0125 is a story about following your dreams, healing past traumas, and the joy of truly being understood.

She’ll marry for duty and lie for honor—but her brother’s charming best friend might ruin everything. Eleanor Barrington hovers on the edges of London’s glittering society, clinging to propriety while her reckless father threatens to expose the scandals they’ve kept buried. Her only hope is a sensible marriage—one that promises safety, not affection. But Percy Hauxton has never followed the rules. As the younger son of an earl, he can't afford to marry for love—but that doesn’t stop him from charming Eleanor at every turn. And it certainly doesn’t stop her from noticing. ...

World War II Begins... It's September of nineteen-thirty-nine, and King George of England has just announced to his people that he has declared war on Germany due to their invasion of the Allied country of Poland. This ghastly news immediately falls on the ears of Simon Bentley while he sits enjoying himself at his younger brother George's wedding. Being a Squadron Leader in the Royal Air Force, he knows he must act immediately, so without any hesitation, Simon flees the church basement reception and heads straight for his air base. It is time for all the years of his pilot training to be ...

Four stubborn hearts. Four shattered histories. Two couples—and one matchmaking duchess determined to fix it all. Lord Arthur Yelverton hasn’t forgotten the woman who once refused his proposal. Gone is the eager young puppy who fell in love with every woman in London. Now he’s a serious, steadfast diplomat stationed in Paris—with no time for romantic folly. When Lady Agatha arrives at Versailles, she’s stunned to find Arthur transformed—mature, thoughtful, and still just as handsome. But no matter how much he’s changed, her refusal to reconsider him is as ironclad as ever. ...

Intriguing events happen in the bayou when Hollywood comes to town. Lauren’s gap year is supposed to be about making extra money and figuring out what to do with the next phase of her life. Realistically, it’s a break between taking care of her alcoholic brother and certified insane mother. She deserves to have some fun, and to find trouble. However, trouble follows Lauren, with its wicked sense of humor, and thought it would be fun to gift her two love interests, who happen to be rivals. Her first gift is Latin heartthrob Jackson Cruz. Along with his notorious reputation, he is a cocky...

Love. Scandal. Tragedy. Cracks Beneath the Surface Titanic Tales of Love and Loss – Book One A sweeping historical novel of forbidden love, unexpected sisterhood, and secrets that won't stay buried. April 1912. As the RMS Titanic begins her fateful voyage, five passengers—each carrying heartbreak, ambition, or regret—board with hopes of a new beginning. Madeleine Astor, young bride to one of America’s wealthiest men, is already buckling under the weight of high society’s disapproval. Her husband, John Jacob Astor IV, hides his own doubts behind charm and control—but as whispers ...

1939. Britain is on the brink of war, and Alice Conyngham’s life is about to change forever. The arrival of government officials, soldiers, and the Women’s Land Army on her estate signals the start of a new and uncertain era. Her staff leave for new duties, her stables are requisitioned, and Alice must find ways to protect her home, her beloved horses, and the fragile order of her world. Amid the upheaval, she finds unexpected companionship in Brantley Fuller, her late husband’s closest friend, whose presence stirs both comfort and desire. As the war encroaches, Alice must navigate ...