Epiphany: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

Somehow, his hapless sister had begun a rumor that he was romantically attached to the penniless young woman, from an unheard-of and vulgar family, with whom duty and good sense forbade him from ever considering an alliance…but whose extraordinary wit and captivating eyes he had been entirely unable to banish from his thoughts.

Having returned to London in December 1811, Mr. Darcy is appalled to learn that Anne de Bourgh, his vexatious spinster cousin, has embarked on a journey to Hertfordshire to visit Miss Elizabeth Bennet. From her correspondence with his sister, Georgiana Darcy, he learns that Anne intends to rid Miss Elizabeth of any false hopes she may have of marrying him. His dismay quickly turns into alarm when Anne begins to insert herself into Hertfordshire society, even attending balls with the dastardly George Wickham.

Elizabeth Bennet finds herself intrigued by Miss Anne de Bourgh. After all, what sort of lady could ever meet the standards of the proud and fastidious Mr. Darcy? She soon comes to realize, however, that her understanding of their supposed engagement - and indeed of Mr. Darcy himself - is distinctly flawed.

As the cold days of December bleed into the new year, epiphanies abound for Elizabeth, Darcy, and even Anne, laying bare the machinations and desires of all those around them.

©2021 Jessie Lewis (P)2022 Quills and Quartos Publishing

Love the Narrator

Oh my stars!!! I listen as I walk. Had to stop and laugh outloud when Anne de Bourgh spoke. He is just hilarious!!

Hilarious!

I read this book a while ago, but only recently bought the Audible version. It is brilliant! Anne DB steals the show in this book. Her comments had me laughing out loud several times. Mr. Darcy also showed a great sense of humor. The audible characterizations are done very well. The final dinner party at Netherfield when Miss Bingley returns is just priceless…in so many ways. I highly recommend this one.

A fun delightful read

Full of wit and lively dialogues, a lovely enjoyable romance, Very well written- a really fun read

Worth the listen

Started a little slow and I was surprised by the male narrator but I found by chapter 2 it wasn’t odd to hear Elizabeth’s inner voice narrated by a man. The story was very enjoyable. I laughed out loud during several passages.

Loved it

Amusing. A good yarn. Truly a good story. Worth a reading.

Characters well drawn by author.