A Most Civil Proposal

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: C. P. Odom

Narrated by: Christopher Jarvis

Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's Summary

"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."

When Fitzwilliam Darcy spoke these words to Elizabeth Bennet as part of his marriage proposal, they expressed his concealed feelings completely, but their meaning was at odds with the rest of his prideful and arrogant offer of marriage. It was therefore rather easy for Elizabeth to reject his offer in much the same manner. But what if Darcy, never one at ease when trying to speak of inner sentiments, had realized beforehand how his intended proposal would sound to the young woman he hoped to make his bride? What if he had attempted a much more civil and thoughtful proposal of marriage? Could Elizabeth Bennet have coldly and angrily rejected an offer made in such a manner?

A Most Civil Proposal, a variation on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, examines and explores how the lives of the two main characters and their families and friends might have turned out differently had Darcy realized his error beforehand and thus avoided being so forcefully instructed and corrected by the love of his life.

©2013 C. P. Odom (P)2019 C. P. Odom

Unexpectedly Steamy

I’ve heard P&P Variations by CP Odom before and, like those, this one is very well written with a nice twist or two in the tale. The sound effects add to the story and the narrator is talented. I recommend this to any JAFF lover, but, be aware this is NOT your G or even PG variety of JAFF. Other stories either elude to or flat out mention that both Lizzy and Darcy celebrate their marriage with both being either virgins or very inexperienced. It seems that this Mr. Darcy definitely knows a few things! It is not told in a crude manner, but it is absolutely for mature readers only.

A Big Letdown

Darcy's proposal and determination to marry Elizabeth was the best thing about this book. He was relentless in his pursuit. Unfortunately, the story itself was nothing unique. Mr. Bennet as an antagonist who champions Wickham without reason against Darcy only to hurt his daughter Elizabeth is jarring. The narrator has a good reading voice, but the droning quality kept putting me to sleep. The voices of the female characters were too deep . Overall, the voices were pedantic and sonorous. The musical interludes between scenes and chapters annoyed the senses and prolonged the time of the narration. The other sound effects added interest. Definitely not one of my favorites in any published format.

A wonderful experience with a surprise

Many time I have read this much beloved story, but this time with all the sound effects which a reader could wish for, and made the story come much more to life and if I might suggest become Colin Odom’s trademark for audiobooks in the future.

Darcy and all the beloved characters really came to life with the sound effects which have been put into the story, and which made the story more dramatic, surprising and interesting, than ever before! 🤩 And the narration was downright brilliant! Loved every minute! Can’t wait for future projects!

Congratulations on yet another wonderful experience Colin.

Love it

Great story. The audio was really more unique than other stories I’ve listened it. The background sound were also a unique touch too.

You could tell it was written by a man

Absolute insult to Jane Austen's memory. Boring and absurd, and at times flat out misogynistic. The narrator isn't bad though.

oh so good

I loved this book. I especially loved the sound effects that occur throughout the book. They just add to it. The narrator was good as well.

Loved the performance

I like this author. The addition of music and background sounds were very nice. Music was queued perfectly at the end of scenes and chapters. This created a fuller listening experience. Enjoyed the story as I would any romance - not my top D/E variation though.

Very Good Variation

This one of my favorite Pride and Prejudice variations. Those who do not like non-canon stories or mature content may disagree, but for me, it’s excellent. I’ve read the book a couple of times and wondered what it would be like as an audiobook. I wasn’t disappointed, with just a couple of minor exceptions. The main one is that of all the female characters, the narrator seemed to make Elizabeth sound the least feminine. Second, there is an error in the audio where the first few words of a sentence are repeated.

I do highly recommend both the book and the audiobook.

Lovely story

Well written story. And I loved the banter and quick wit by Elizabeth. I laughed out loud many times while I listened. I highly recommend this book to a Jane Austen fan fiction lover.

Excellent

At first I didn’t care for the narrator, but he really grew on me. I really liked the sound effects as well. They weren’t shrill, and didn’t overwhelm the voice, but it was fun to have piano in the background when Georgiana is doing just that in the story!

Very Worthwhile read

Really enjoyable. Interesting story with a wonderful narration. Recommend to those that like a Elizabeth/Darcy variation. i enjoyed the fact the Story continues onto their early days of marriage.

Unnecessary bedroom scenes

Overall a good variation. But I would have been happier if the wedding night and beyond had been not so explicit, it spolit the gentleness of the story..

This was an amazing book

I loved everything about This book. The story was great, and the narrator is a new favourite!
And i really liked the soundeffects in This one, it was much easier for me to get along in the story.

Any fan of Pride and Prejudice would enjoy this

loved the story and the narration was excellent. most enjoyable and easy listening, no hesitation in recommending.

Brilliantly done

A lovely story, enhanced by the narration with little touches such as background noises when people spoke which really brought it to life.

Amazing! a must read.

Couldn't turn it off. The sound effects really added to the story (sometimes I struggle as they detract but these were just the right number and level). wonderfully read. I was totally immersed.