In the Wilds of Derbyshire

By: Jann Rowland

Narrated by: Mary Sarah

Rejected by a sister who has allowed her new status as wife to Mr. Bingley to make her proud, Elizabeth Bennet goes to her uncle's estate in Derbyshire, ostensibly to assist her cousin in her introduction to society. In reality, Elizabeth feels there is nothing left for her in the neighborhood of her birth.

Her uncle's estate is small, and Elizabeth must work while there, and though she finds her tasks easy to bear. She quickly becomes close to her young cousin and uncle, though her aunt is a hard, demanding woman, who seems to hold a grudge against Elizabeth. But she also meets many friends, including the daughter of an earl, and the handsome friend of her sister Jane's new husband, a Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.

As Elizabeth is slowly pulled from her melancholy, new vistas open up to her, and she realizes that she can still have everything she has ever wished to have. But the jealousy of a woman who is no friend of her courtship with a wealthy man threatens her newfound happiness, and the coming of a sister who rejected her has the potential to once again disrupt Elizabeth's life and destroy her future.

©2017 Jann Rowland (P)2018 Tantor

Great variation on P &P

This was a great story line and very well written and narrated. I love all of Jann Rowland’s books. Can’t wait to read another.

Who knew that “In the Wilds…” would be added to my favorites list?

I just enjoyed a summer in Derbyshire without the high cost of travel or packing the wrong shoes (mud does rear it’s messy head). Jann Rowland is one of those authors who handles the “friends-to-lovers” trope very well. “In the Wilds of Derbyshire” presents ODC with a misunderstanding-free courtship. There are plenty of misunderstandings for them to untangle BUT not in their relationship. This story doesn’t have any angst or high drama. Not every story must have the heroine tied to the railroad tracks! Being forced out of a carriage and left on an isolated road is drama enough. (Don’t tell anyone but, when I run the audio at a speed of 1.5, I almost forget that Mary Sarah is narrating… almost.)

Lovely reimagining

Very fun read, and a pleasant narrator! I enjoyed the premise and the redemption arc for some of the side characters.

A clean, intriguing retelling of Pride And Prejudice.

I really enjoyed this retelling of Pride and Prejudice. It has a very different twist on some of the caricature and the roles they normally play. This was a very clean read. It’s a longer listen, but I never felt like it was too long. I enjoyed coming across the author. I will definitely be checking out more of his books!

Pride and Prejudice Variation-One of the better

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This is one of the many pride and prejudice vagaries or versions you can find on audible. I find myself addicted to these books as pride and prejudice is not only a classic but one of my very favorite Jane Austen books.

This one lead you to understand the background of her family far better than any of the other versions I’ve read. I truly enjoyed this one it’s one of the better versions. It’s quite a link the book and it gives good value for a credit.