Something Like Regret

By: Kara Louise

Narrated by: Melissa Durbin

This book was previously published as Only Mr. Darcy Will Do.

Mrs. Bennet's greatest fear comes to pass with the death of Mr. Bennet in the early summer after Elizabeth returns from Kent. Longbourn is entailed away to Mr. Collins. Elizabeth and Jane become governesses in London; their mother and sisters move in with Mr. and Mrs. Phillips in Meryton. Elizabeth could not be happier with the family for whom she works, but soon comes to discover that they have a long-standing association with the Darcys. As she is thrown into his presence and walks the beautiful halls of Pemberley, she comes to a greater understanding of his goodness and admirable character while comprehending the even greater disparity in their stations.

©2010, 2011, 2025 Kara Louise (P)2025 Kara Louise

An old favourite in a new format.

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Mr Bennet’s death shortly after Elizabeth’s return from Kent forces the Bennet family into very different circumstances. Longbourn is lost, Jane and Elizabeth must earn their living as governesses in London, and Elizabeth finds herself once again in Darcy’s world—this time keenly aware of how far their positions have shifted. Elizabeth has a rival which added a measure of angst for me.

The book presents well in the audio format. Melissa Durbin’s narration is warm and emotional. I did wish for greater distinction between character voices at times, as some conversations required closer attention to follow who was speaking. That aside, the narration is quite good.

I enjoy having an older, well-regarded variation come to the audio format. Well done! I wish more authors would do this.

Excellent Narrator!

Kara captures Jane Austen's linguistic style beautifully. This sweet tale wove a charming twist on the original Pride and Prejudice.