Tact

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

De: Jeannie Peneaux

Narrado por: Katherine Anderson

“I must not speak for my sister, even to you who have been all goodness and kindness throughout this awkward situation. Only know," and here she broke off, suddenly shy, "that even though I must deny myself the privilege of being your wife for love of my sister, I should very dearly like to have you for a brother!"

Elizabeth Bennet does not set out to manipulate people. It's merely the correct choice of words, accompanied by an engaging smile or a beseeching look that yields the most satisfactory results.

The morning after the Netherfield ball, Lizzy dispenses with one unwelcome suitor to her hand so amicably and successfully that she sees no reason why she should not make use of her talent for tactful speeches and deal with other unwelcome suitors in the same deft manner.

Unfortunately, not all young men are quite so obligingly obtuse as her poor foolish cousin, and Elizabeth finds that one particular gentleman from Derbyshire proves annoyingly impervious to her cunning.

©2019, 2020 Jeannie Peneaux (P)2020 Jeannie Peneaux

Great story

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I have read it as a book before I listened to it. Witty and well written. Laughed out loud many times when Elizabeth outsmarted them. Really good. Composed.

Interesting but a little staid

Entertaining, humorous but a little dry. Every interaction of ODC is almost austere. Yes they are playful with each other but other than the kiss witnessed by Bingley, ODC did not display much in terms of passionate love for each other.

This wiser Lizzy handles everyone with great tact.

Her interactions with her family, Collins, Darcy and the DeBourghs are all much more cordial and change the course of the story. Great writing and narration.

Elizabeth’s Wit Gets Her in and Out of Trouble

As a young girl Elizabeth accepts some advice from Jane that she could use her wit and still make others feel good about themselves rather than mocked. Elizabeth takes it to heart whereupon she uses tact as a tool for manipulation to get her way in most instances.

After the Netherfield ball she is able to tactfully redirect me Collins’ intentions from herself to Mary. Everyone is very happy at this outcome. When she tries to use a similar approach when Darcy proposes at Hundford, she instead finds herself agreeing to allow a courtship if Darcy mends things between Bingley and Jane.

She quickly finds that she has met her match. Darcy is not easily led and does understand her machinations. Will this result in a true meeting of the minds or will Elizabeth somehow manage to free herself from the Gordian knot she has created? A truly fun and funny read. The romance is light but not missing.

Romantic witty and fun

One of the most engaging variations on Austen. Peneaux narrative captures the character and humour of Lizzie and the romance of Austen. Very well read by Anderson.