The Impoverished Orphan

A Pride & Prejudice Variation

De: Kelly Miller

Narrado por: Stevie Zimmerman

After a virulent illness takes the lives of Elizabeth Bennet’s parents and elder sister, she is raised at the Barton family estate in Salisbury. Unlike her Barton cousins, Noah and Cassandra, Elizabeth is penniless. Furthermore, she must be shielded from her uncle, a dissolute tradesman.

Whilst Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy stays at an estate near the Barton property, he seeks possible suspects for the murder of his London neighbour. Although Darcy is attracted to Elizabeth, he cannot overlook the disadvantages in her situation. To complicate matters, his impulsive act incurs Elizabeth’s hostility, whereas Miss Cassandra Barton’s preference for him is unmistakable.

In this sweet Pride and Prejudice Regency romance with a touch of cozy mystery, Mr. Darcy uncovers a web of lies that complicates his pursuit of Elizabeth. Will he find his way into Elizabeth’s heart?

©2025 Kelly Miller (P)2026 Kelly Miller

Elizabeth an orphan

4 1/2 stars rounded up

In this wonderful variation, we find Elizabeth being raised by non-canon aunt & uncle alongside their children. She is considered a poor relation, but is still loved. The relationship between her and her horse, Lily, is absolutely sweet. The tension between Elizabeth and Darcy occurs when he has to have Lily and will stop at nothing to purchase her.

There is a murder mystery side story that does not detract from the main story and yes, it gets solved in a very interesting way.

I absolutely enjoyed this twist on canon as it brought in new characters and looked at the situation differently, and it was very refreshing.

The audiobook was fabulously narrated by Stevie Zimmerman. I can absolutely see myself listening to this again.