Rumours & Recklessness

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: Nicole Clarkston

Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman

Fitzwilliam Darcy is desperate. Finally confronted with a woman who ignites all his hopes, he agonizes over the cruel trick of fate which placed her in a situation beneath his notice. The morning after the Netherfield ball, he resolves to put as much distance between himself and her as possible.

That very morning, however, Elizabeth's future is jeopardized by her father's untimely accident. With Mr. Bennet unconscious and surrounded by concerned neighbors, Mr. Collins presses his suit. Elizabeth's mother frantically demands her acceptance to secure the family's welfare. With so many witnesses to his proposal and everyone expecting her to make a practical choice, Elizabeth's reputation hangs in the balance.

Without her father to defend her refusal of Mr. Collins, there is no one to speak up for her...except the last man in the world she would ever marry.

©2023 Winsome Wit Publishing (P)2023 Winsome Wit Publishing

Interesting the whole way through!

I adore a long book that’s not bogged down in details of no interest and this is a five star example! The main characters act like themselves while you still get a new unique P&P variation! Narration is excellent as always when listening to a work from Stevie Zimmerman!!

Very nicely done! Enjoyed this audio!

This book follows the original somewhat. I do feel a few times Elizabeth was a bit stupid than the original.
Love that Bingley finally got a backbone!
I didn't like one part of the story twist and doesn't make since for Lady Catherine 's relentless pursuit of Darcy and Ann to marry. Not even she would try to force the marriage with how the author made this change. Truly discussed me. It made me sick and did effect my feelings of the book but as always Darcy and Elizabeth end up together.

This is a new favorite

I loved how sweet this P&P variation was. The characters we all know and love take a new path with some twists and turns along the way.
Very comforting read and the narrator does an excellent job differentiating.

Drama

Drama is the theme of this book. In such a short time the poor Bennett’s, Darcy’s, and Bingly’s have a lot happened to them. It was an entertaining story but was not completely Austen like.
The narrator was fine but her Mr. Darcy voice was sometimes a bit too low and quiet.

Superb beyond my high expectations!

One of the best “Pride and Prejudice” variations I have ever read or listened to! Nicole Clarkson has written a rich work that takes on a life of its own. Her characters and plot are extremely well-developed. Her story is interesting, exciting, sensual without being raunchy, serious and humorous in turn, and surprising with unexpected twists.

This is the third book I’ve listened to narrated by Stevie Zimmerman, and I’m so pleased! She has the perfect voice for it! Clarkson’s writing and Zimmerman’s unique voice made for many delightful hours of entertainment! And I already know I’ll listen to this book again!