In Plain Sight

A Pride & Prejudice Variation

By: Don Jacobson

Narrated by: Amanda Berry

When Fitzwilliam Darcy’s father slides into an early grave, his son is forced to take on Pemberley’s mantle. Brandy numbs his pain, but Darcy’s worst inclinations run wild. After tragedy rips everything away, he spends years finding his way back to a new life as a man redeemed by a woman’s loving understanding.

Elizabeth Bennet is afflicted with a common regency ailment: observing the world about her but not seeing those beneath her notice. Then, a clarifying act shatters the propriety that has denied her heart the transcendent love she craves.

In Plain Sight explores Jane Austen’s eternal love story by flipping social roles on their heads. From their first encounter, Elizabeth Bennet and the convict known as “Smith” must overcome their prejudices and break through their pride. Only then can they share the treasure hidden in plain sight.

©2020 Don Jacobson (P)2020 Don Jacobson

The Best Yet

Of all the pride and prejudice variations, this is the best I've read. I'm so glad the author didn't descend to graphic sex. I have no problem with manipulating the characters somewhat. Thank you.

love is pure

Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy are forced to see the world from a perspective other than privilege. In doing so, they find a strength in their love and value in others. This is a heartwarming story of the struggle of the lovers who must outside of the norms of the ton.

Excellent!

I read this book when it was released and really appreciated and loved the story as being different at the time. Darcy being a convict truly is a unique premise; one I appreciate even more after two years and hundreds more variations read, so if you’re looking for a different P&P trope, you’ve found it. I especially enjoyed the audio version of the book. Amanda Berry made me weep, so she gets five stars from me. I don’t remember crying when I read the Kindle version. I thought at first Ms. Berry’s narrative portions seemed a bit stern sounding, but I quickly became accustomed to it. She is clear and precise in her speaking, and performs the various character voices extremely well. She definitely brought out the emotional moments of the book. Very well done. Recommend.

Is love based on who a person is, or circumstances

If Darcy and Lizzie were at different places in their lives, what would that mean to their story?
Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books for a large number of reasons, and the love story of Lizzie and Darcy is definitely one of those reasons. This book takes you through if they had each made some different choices which resulted in their meeting under completely altered circumstances, what would happen? There is a level of growth for both characters that you see because of circumstances as well as a longer time frame.
Personally I love reimaginings and retellings of stories, and this author does a good job with fleshing out the characters so you better understand motivations and choices. Enjoyable, interesting, and a story that pulled me into the one-more-chapter trap.
And as always, the narration was wonderfully done!

Great story.

It was very different to other fanfic but oh so good. I was hooked from the start. Well written and a lot of wittiness. I laughed out loud many times over puns. The narrator did a great job too. Enjoyed it very much.