A Lady's Reputation

A Pride & Prejudice Variation (Unabridged)

By: Amy D'Orazio

Narrated by: Lillian Rachel

“Mr Darcy, I am eager to hear your explanation for the fact that quite a few people believe we are engaged.”

It starts with a bit of well-meant advice. Colonel Fitzwilliam suggests to his cousin Darcy that, before he proposes to Elizabeth Bennet in Kent, perhaps he ought to discuss his plans with their families first.

What neither man could have predicted however was that Lord Matlock would write the news to his sister, or that Viscount Saye would overhear and tell his friends, or that his friends might slip a little and let their friends know as well. The news spreads just as quickly through Hertfordshire once Mrs Bennet opens the express Mr Bennet receives from Mr Darcy, and in a matter of days, it seems like everyone knows that Mr Darcy has proposed marriage to Elizabeth Bennet.

Everyone, that is, except Elizabeth herself.

Her refusal is quick and definite - until matters of reputation, hers as well as Jane’s, are considered. Then Mr Darcy makes another offer: summer at Pemberley so that Jane can be reunited with Mr Bingley and so that he can prove to Elizabeth he is not what she thinks of him. Falling in love with him is naturally impossible...but once she knows the man he truly is, will she be able to help herself?

©2019 Amy D'Orazio (P)2019 Amy D'Orazio

Excellent Story and Audio Narration

Excellent: This is a wonderful story and narration of Pride and Prejudice Variations. The audio was beautifully performed; and, I particularly loved Lillian Rachel’s voice. To me she’s sounds a lot like Mary Talbot, that portrayed Lady Mary in the PBS Series “Downton Abbey.

Charming story

Story was captivating but the narration was a little bit robotic. Sometimes I questioned if an AI bot was doing it. The story was well worth persevering through. I would definitely read it again.

Witty and charming

I like this retelling the most. I love the fact that the story doesn’t end abruptly at their coming together in love, but tells joyous stories of their love. It is low angst, which I prefer because I have enough of that in my life. I prefer to escape in joy. This is one of the wittiest so far. I had many chuckles, mostly due to Darcy’s cousin. I will listen to this one again.

My favorite variation!

I’ve read this variation multiple times and I can honestly say the audible version did not disappoint. The portrayal of Saye and the Colonel and their interaction with Darcy is also my favorite. I would LOVE to see a sequel to this version and I would absolutely read a novel that focused on Saye’s character. The Colonel has always been my fav from the original P&P but the way these brothers are written by this author is genius and so enjoyable. Saye gets more exposure in this version but I love the way it blends all my favorite characters together. Seriously tho, this version needs its own sequel. I’m dying to find out what happens to Caroline and Anne!

A. D'Orazio is the BEST P&P variation writer!

I continue to be impressed with Ms. D'Orazio's imaginative retelling of the P&P original. The plot changes are really good, the alterations believable, with changes that enhance her new telling. Ms. D is no hack, and she infuses intelligence and delight into her "inventions". I'm already listening to another of her re-plottings, and I hope she keeps writing more.