An Endeavour to Be Worthy

The Montford Cousins, Book 1

By: L.L. Diamond

Narrated by: Deborah Balm

After a long separation, Elizabeth Bennet is off to spend Christmas in London with her grandparents, Lord and Lady Richmond, and her cousins Nicholas and Amelia. While her grandmother is determined to see her spoiled with new gowns and the like, Elizabeth would prefer to play chess and shop for books with Nicholas and her grandfather and visit with her grandmother and Amelia.

At Lady Vranes’s private art exhibition, Elizabeth happens upon the one person she hoped she would never see again, Mr. Darcy. Not only that, but her grandparents and cousins are well acquainted with him, his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and his young sister, Georgiana. How is she to behave around a man who finds her merely tolerable and made his disdain for her evident during his time at Netherfield? Moreover, what is she to do when he calls at Richmond House as a good friend of the family?

Fitzwilliam Darcy is a man torn. He has just realized that the Elizabeth Bennet he thought so unsuitable in Hertfordshire is, in fact, eminently suitable to be Mrs. Darcy, and boasts of connexions that even his uncle Lord Fitzwilliam cannot fault. The only problem seems to be his behavior in Meryton. Now, he must seek her forgiveness and attempt to court the only lady who has ever tempted him beyond reason. Will he be the gentleman who wins her heart? In the end, she will make her choice, all he can do is endeavour to be worthy.

Contains scenes with adult content.

©2022 L.L. Diamond (P)2023 L.L. Diamond

Alternate Pride and Prejudice

This story is based on the characters in Pride and Prejudice but the histories and circumstances for Elizabeth and Jane have changed, allowing Darcy to more easily accept Elizabeth as a prospect for a wife and furthering her opinion that he is the most vexing man. The story is well written and I love the way Lizzie and Jane's lives have changed. there are some adult scenes at the end of the book once the Darcys are married.

Great story.

I read it as a book last year and now listened to it. Great time spent. I like the Monkfords. Great Jaff.

Enjoyble

I always enjoy listening/reading another version of Jane Austin's character, it give you another view of the characters and in some cases-like this one-brings them more alive. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

great

Loved the book. Great read and lots of action. Wasnt sure about this author but i will be listening to more.

Another great book from LL Diamond!

Enjoyable low angst version with lots of Darcy and Elizabeth interaction. would recommend. I plan on listening to the next in the series.