Return to Longbourn

The Next Chapter in the Continuing Story of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

What will happen to the Bennet females now that Mr. Bennet has died? With Mr. Tristan Collins on his way from America to claim his property, Mrs. Bennet hatches her plan. The new heir to Longbourn simply must marry one of her daughters. Nothing else will do. Will it be Mary or Kitty singled out for this dubious honor? When the gentleman in question turns out to be quite a catch after all, the contest between the sisters is on. Which one will be the next mistress of Longbourn? Or will a dark horse step in to muddy the picture? Darcy, Elizabeth, and the rest of the Pride and Prejudice cast are back as the socially awkward Mary emerges from the shadows to take center stage in Shannon Winslow's long-awaited sequel to her best-selling novel, The Darcys of Pemberley.

Many Austen fans have a soft spot in their hearts for Mary and wonder if she might have the hidden makings of a heroine. Now, in Return to Longbourn, we learn what really makes her tick. Is she destined to be a governess forever, or will she overcome the misfortune of being 'plain' to find love and her own happy ending?

©2013 Shannon Winslow (P)2013 Shannon Winslow

Lovely Continuation to Pride and Prejudice

I feel this continuation would make Jane Austen proud. I loved that all the sisters' lives ended so well. The story is complete for me. The narrator did an excellent performance and was very persuasive with all the voices of each character. I would love more books by Shannon Winslow!

Loved it!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I am so hooked. This story is amazing, so awesome to read a hook as wonderful as the original. I loved hearing the follow on story with different main characters I had low expectations but this write blew me away. I hope she continues to write more!

Have you listened to any of Marian Hussey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Wonderful voice

Who was the most memorable character of Return to Longbourn and why?

Mary

Any additional comments?

Listen and live it

Great story!

very interesting story with surprises and twists all the way to the end of story.

Another fun story of the Bennett sisters possible

Predictable story but entertaining nonetheless for the Austen fan wanting for more love a happy ending.

Excellently rich storyline

I must say that the storyline was very good, and I enjoyed it immensely. I wish the author used more of her own words and less of Jane Austen’s previously used exact phrases. I understand from the prologue why she did so, but it detracts from her own amazing storytelling ability. I will listen to more of her audiobooks though for the great storytelling found here. The narrator is superb and not boring or annoying, but easy to listen to and well suited for this type of story.