Mr. Darcy and the Enchanted Library

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

De: Monica Fairview, Abigail Reynolds, Victoria Kincaid, Sarah Courtney, Melanie Rachel, Lari Ann O'Dell

Narrado por: Harry Frost

When Fitzwilliam Darcy's sister lies dying from a magical ailment, the only person who can help is Elizabeth Bennet, the powerful Librarian of the Great Library – the same woman he abandoned five years earlier.

Elizabeth can't forget Darcy's refusal to believe in her magical ability, even now that she has a griffin familiar. However, as the Librarian, duty compels her to help him. Together, they undertake a quest to the Faerie Realm to find a cure, encountering dangerous magical creatures along the way.

An even greater danger lurks in their own hearts. After their heartbreak five years earlier, can they stop themselves from falling in love all over again? And what will happen when they discover that Georgiana Darcy's illness is intertwined with a danger that threatens all of England?

Mr. Darcy and the Enchanted Library began as an interactive group writing project. In response to enthusiastic readers, the authors have revised and expanded this second chance, forced proximity romantasy based on Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice.

©2023 Lari Ann O'Dell, Abigail Reynolds, Melanie Rachel, Victoria Kincaid, Monica Fairview, Sarah Courtney (P)2025 Lari Ann O'Dell, Abigail Reynolds, Melanie Rachel, Victoria Kincaid, Monica Fairview, Sarah Courtney

An enchanting story

This first part is from my review of the book, below will be the audiobook.

This has so much to enjoy: dragons, fae, trolls, magic, mystery, a quest just to name a few. I followed this story on the website as each author took one chapter each week. This final product cleared up a few things and tightened the overall story from the original draft online. This will be a story I will enjoy reading again.

So after saying the above, the audiobook narrated by Harry Frost made this story better! He used voices that fit the characters especially the talking "non-human" ones. I know in my review of the book that I would enjoy reading it again but I would rather listen to it more now! So if you are into listening to an enchanted/fantasy P&P variation then this will be a perfect listen to you.

Finally, an original variation!

I resisted reading the book because I am getting really tired of variations where only minor changes are made to the original. I have found most variations to be boring and began looking for paranormal versions thinking that perhaps they would display some originality. Sadly, that is not generally the case.
I bought this audiobook solely because it was narrated by Harry Frost, not because I thought the book would be good. Mr Frost elevates even mediocre books.
I am happy to say that I was wrong about this book. It was original and interesting. It was within the P&P world but didn’t tie itself to the Assembly, Netherfield, Lucas Lodge, the ball, Huntsford, etc. I love it when authors allow themselves to take their story outside of the original’s parameters. Maybe, it takes a committee? Good job ladies and Mr Frost.

Great book

This is a magical fairytale. Mages and Fayes. A selkie as well. I really enjoyed it. It was well written and the narrative was great as usual. Great Jaff

really wonderful narration!!

I have one thing to say: please, please, please write the next one IMMEDIATELY. Great storytelling. Really engaging story. Unique and interesting. I want more! And please have Harry Frost read. I bought it 3 days ago and have already listened twice. Love it.

Loved it

No spoilers here, though I knew who the villain was going to be. Lots of other enjoyable surprises (like Wickham’s comeuppance). Finished it over two days because I switched books at night so I could get some sleep. Harry Frost was awesome as usual, and had some new voices as well.

Loved it

I loved the story when I first read it, but hearing it narrated by Harry Frost took it to another level. He did an amazing job bringing the characters and atmosphere to life—his performance added so much depth and emotion to the experience. A fantastic narration of an already great story!

Not Even Harry Frost could save this stinker!! Worst variation I’ve ever read!

I’ve read hundreds of P&P variations and this one is easily the worst. I usually love Abigail Reynolds. I could not see her influence anywhere in this travesty. There was no real story, zero connection to the best parts and spirit of P&P. Just a really terrible, poorly conceived mess. If it wasn’t going to be a good variation it should have been at least a good book. No framework for the magic, no understanding of what the parameters of the magical world were, just sloppy, lazy writing using character names from someone else’s successful book. Save yourself the credit but more importantly the wasted time!!!!