The Companion of His Future Life

By: Jack Caldwell

Narrated by: Jo Ashe

One of the great what-ifs among Pride & Prejudice aficionados is: If Mr. Collins married Mary Bennet instead of Charlotte Lucas, how would that influence Mr. Darcy's dogged pursuit of the elusive Elizabeth? In this breezy and hilarious re-telling of Jane Austin's classic novel, the author explores what would have changed - and what would have not - had two of literature's most self-righteous characters found their way together. Elizabeth Bennet goes to Kent with her sister Jane, and the fur flies! A wonderful, mad-cap romp!

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Witty and funny

I really enjoyed this story by Jack Caldwell. He writes is a way that makes you giggle to yourself. I highly recommend this book to a Jane Austen fan fiction lover.

it's OK

I do not like this narrator. she makes the characters sound whiney. it started getting on my nerves. the storey itself was good but the performance made it not as good as it could have been.

Intersting premise

This was entertaining. It picks up after Bingley and Darcy leave folllowing the Netherfield Ball. Elizabeth and Jane go to Huntsford to visit sister Mary, who has married Rev. Collins. Mary does a good job managing Rev Collins and lives a fairly contented life. The "letter from Darcy" part of the original story happens except that both Jane and Elizabeth get a letter. Mr. Darcy tries to correct the Bingley/Jane separation. The visit to Pemberly by the Gardeniers happens, except Jane and Elizabeth are with them. Overall the story follows the original plot except there are additions of people and some small twists. I like the combination of Darcy/Bingley/Gardiner/Col Fitzwilliam/Mr. Bennett as they hunt for and confront Wickham. At the end Charlotte and Anne are settled satisfactorily. Lady Katherine is handled well. Caroline and Lydia get their just rewards. I just wish I could enter the Longbourne world for a few minutes to slap Mrs. Bennett. She is so disgusting.

A good story

I enjoyed the story and how the little changes in the characters made so much difference. The narration was great. I loved listening to the book so much more than reading it.

Wonderful retelling with many liberties

Very enjoyable. Lots of different threads expertly woven together as well as a few surprises.