Lonely Hearts and Fortunes

A Collection of Pride and Prejudice Variations

By: Grace Belton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Two hearts. Three journeys. One timeless love story reimagined.

Three enchanting variations on Jane Austen's beloved classic, each exploring different paths to love for Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. From the challenges of social reform and business partnerships to the vulnerability of anonymous courtship, these stories celebrate courage, conviction, and the transformative power of looking beyond first impressions. Whether fighting for her beliefs, risking her independence, or daring to trust her heart, Elizabeth discovers that true love comes in many forms—but always requires the willingness to see past pride and prejudice to the person beneath.

Elizabeth's Lesson in Love

When Elizabeth Bennet inherits a derelict warehouse and a shocking challenge—transform it into a charity school or lose everything—she travels to Lambton, where she immediately clashes with the proud Mr. Darcy. He believes education should remain the privilege of the wealthy; she's determined to give every child a chance to rise. As opposition mounts and enemies work to sabotage her dreams, Elizabeth discovers that her greatest adversary might be hiding depths she never suspected.

The Longbourn Partnership

After Mr. Bennet's unexpected death leaves Elizabeth managing Longbourn, she faces an impossible choice: watch her family's estate decline or find funding for crucial improvements. Her solution comes from the most unlikely source—Mr. Darcy, who proposes a business partnership that could transform both their futures. As their professional collaboration evolves into something far more personal, Elizabeth must navigate the delicate balance between partnership and independence.

Darcy's Lonely Heart

Elizabeth Bennet has sworn off arrogant gentlemen forever—especially those with ten thousand pounds a year and insufferable pride. But when she begins an anonymous correspondence with a thoughtful gentleman through a periodical's lonely hearts column, she finds herself falling in love with a mind that seems to understand her completely. What she doesn't know is that her mysterious correspondent is nursing his own wounded heart, finding solace in letters from a lady whose spirit reminds him of everything he thought he'd lost forever.

Enjoyed the stories

At first I was confused because I didn't realize it was three versions of the same people. When the second book started with the same characters and completely different circumstances and then again when the third one started. But after reading the description of the books which I admit I should have done in the first place it all makes sense. All three stories are very well written and even the virtual voice didn't bother me like I thought it would. Thank you for sharing.