A Man of Good Fortune

A Sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

By: Ali Scott

Narrated by: Harry Frost

A ride on a stormy day has disastrous consequences for Fitzwilliam Darcy, who finds himself grievously injured and bedridden–and with no memory of Elizabeth Bennet, the woman to whom he has been married for several years. Recovery is slow as his head injury has made it difficult for him to read and write, and a suspected fracture in his leg has made walking painful.

As Darcy’s recovery progresses, snippets of memory begin to plague him, and questions arise. He begins to suspect that his wife and those around him know more about the time leading up to his accident than they are telling him. Why was he riding on such an inauspicious day? And why does he keep dreaming of his mother’s brooch?

As the days pass, he finds he is increasingly beguiled by Elizabeth. She draws him in despite his concerns for her loyalty to him. He wonders if he can trust her love even as he finds himself learning to be in love with her again. Will the shadows in the past and the obstacles they have overcome defeat them? Or will he find happily ever after once again with his Elizabeth?

A Man of Good Fortune is a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and takes place several years after the marriage of Fitzwilliam Darcy to Elizabeth Bennet.

©2022 Ali Scott (P)2023 Quills & Quartos Publishing

Brilliant story

There’s a mystery here that we learn smarter pieces of bit by bit but isn’t fully revealed until the very end. Great writing. Sad and painful, and heartbreaking in places. But even though Darcy’s accident causes more damage and suffering than just to his body he falls in love with his Elizabeth all over again.

Highly recommended. A keeper and a candidate for frequent re-listening.

Great narrator!

Excellent narration by the amazing Harry Frost. The story is filled with angst but lots of thoughtful conversations and joy. Well worth a listen. I would have liked an epilogue or a less abrupt ending. Over all a very good JAFF.

High drama, well done, but needed more wrap-up

A very well written book, narrated fabulously by Harry Frost! Very serious book. I only could have wished for another chapter or an epilogue. There are many things I wanted more answers to. We don't get answers to many difficult things in real life, however, I prefer to get them when I read fiction!

High angst but worth it

Darcy takes a ride in a horrible storm. He's thrown from his horse. Colonel Fitzwilliam finds him battered, bruised, seriously injured and when Darcy comes to...the memory loss of 6yrs of his life. Darcy doesn't know Elizabeth. He doesn't recall having a child. So many questions are left unanswered by Elizabeth and to an extent, Colonel Fitzwilliam.

When I first read this on ebook, I was frustrated with Darcy so angry all the time, untrusting and Elizabeth not willing to share secrets that would only upset him. Being an angst weenie I powered through because the writing is so good. Of course seeing Harry Frost narrating the audio book.... a definite must have for my collection. Harry is such an amazing narrator. You can always recognize the characters. not to mention his Darcy rendition is sigh worthy.

A great variation from Darcy's POV

Six years married and a riding accident leaves Darcy with no memory of meeting Elizabeth, their marriage or child. Elizabeth is devoted and devastated. Fitzwilliam tells Darcy he sent a note seeking his help, due to a "betrayal". Ending is abrupt and there is no Epilogue!