I Never Knew Myself

A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Darcy and Elizabeth Happily Ever Afters)

De: Melanie Rachel

Narrado por: Stevie Zimmerman, Harry Frost

Duración: 13 h y 42 m

Resumen del Editor

Elizabeth Bennet is living a lie.

She’s known since she was fifteen that she isn't truly a Bennet, but who is she? Are the people and places that appear in her dreams just a sign of her active imagination, or are they memories of her true family? Could the stories she'd told Jane when they were children not be stories at all?

Fitzwilliam Darcy is reliving a nightmare.

He hasn’t dreamed of “Ellie” Windham in years, but after meeting Elizabeth Bennet, he is reminded of the day little Ellie was kidnapped. And now he is left to wonder whether he is drawn to more than her fine eyes. When Darcy realizes that Elizabeth and Ellie might be one and the same, he is anxious to return her to the Windhams, and Elizabeth is no less eager to meet her family. But when the idyllic reunion she longed for goes awry, both Darcy and Elizabeth wonder whether it’s really possible to put a broken family back together again.

Can Darcy help Elizabeth find her place in her first family so she can one day join him in his?

©2020 Melanie Rachel (P)2024 Melanie Rachel

A wonderful story voiced to life

INKM is arguably the best version of the "Elizabeth is not a Bennet" trope. Mel's writing is unparalleled. Her cjoice to habe both Stevie and Harry read it aloud is extraordinary. A 5-star audio now added to a 5-star novella. Very well done, all of you.

Simply. The. Best.

This has long been a favorite book for me. It’s often a go-to when craving something wonderful but familiar in JAFF stories. Having it in audible form is that much better. Harry and Stevie bring it brilliantly to life and, even knowing this story as well as I do, I found myself breathless and unable to stop listening. Even if you already have this book in e-format or print I would highly advise you to get the audible as well. It’s so worth it! And if you haven’t already had the opportunity to read this story yet this is one for the ages and will stay with you long after you’ve finished it.

Be prepared to cry, laugh and enjoy this fabulous story

I read this book quite a while ago and it quickly became my favorite. This is an emotional story for all of the characters. And now with the amazingly wonderful and talented narrators Harry Frost and Stevie Zimmerman have amplified this story. It will absolutely be a re-listen just as the book had been a re-read. I am so thankful that Melanie Rachel took the time, not only to write this beautiful story but to have Harry shout! (You will understand quickly in the story). Take a chance and enjoy this book too.

Unique take on Elizabeth is not a Bennet

Wonderfully crafted, character depth and dialogue is well done. It is heartfelt, sad, a little humor, and happy. Narration amazing, as always expected with Harry Frost and Stevie Zimmerman.

Good story, great narration!

This is a very good story, long and involved-the way I love them! The narration was like a dream come true, so so good! I long for more!

Fantastic!

Excellently done. A true joy to listen to. I would recommend this to anyone especially first time listeners.

Great story and Excellent narration

Very much enjoyed this variation of Mr Darcey and Elizabeth Bennett story. Very well thought out story brought beautifully to life.

A selfish decision changes everyone

I enjoyed how the author gave you the timeline: intertwined with the thoughts, feelings, and results of actions from a moment in time.
I did read a similar variation but it was both horrible characters of Mr&Mrs Bennett. This variation is a better Mr Bennett but a selfish and unkind Mrs. Bennett.
I will try not to give too many spoilers. Here we go…
Elizabeth is not a Bennett but still raised by Mr. & Mrs. Bennett. Jane is still wonderful but not so perfect. Mary is a shining spark that is unexpected.
Elizabeth’s birth family is broken but still together & still loving. I enjoyed how Rachel’s writing did not allow mendings to occur in less than six weeks but demonstrated time, pain, suffering, misunderstandings, human faults, determination, and the ability to Love, forgive (both others and self), and more…
I did like Mercy-she accelerated the conflict and this allowed her and Elizabeth to find their place.
Finally Harry Frost and Stephanie Zimmerman together “Spectacular!”
Yes I highly recommend this variation.

Flawless dual Narration of a dramatic story

Wish I could give 10 stars for the performance there are 2 readers after all. Many times with multiple narrators you have to constantly adjust the volume when they change but not here. Harry Frost reads the story and performs the male voices and Stevie Zimmerman seamlessly takes over the women’s parts.
The story handles the abduction and its aftermath very well. Not trivializing the situation but not making it too depressing either. Also there were lighthearted moments as well as romantic ones (G-rated) sprinkled throughout.. There’s angst in the story but few between Darcy and Elizabeth. Darcy is steadfast and Elizabeth is very wise and understanding, unbelievably so in some situations. I enjoyed the new characters especially Gwenny. This was quite a change from the original and more serious than the variations I usually read but I became totally invested and couldn’t stop listening and finished it in a day and a half.

I Never Knew

I Never Knew…how much I would adore dual narration! Could voice actors Harry Frost and Stevie Zimmerman become as enduring a duo as big screen acting team Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan? Thumbs are definitely UP!

This is such a well-crafted story that I couldn’t help being totally enthralled from the beginning through the end. There is much to like about the writing, as noted in the abundance of 5-star reviews, but I have to say that following the story thread of the Red Shoes from the opening scene to Richard’s letter in the final scene is memorable.