Blended Bennets

A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: Victoria Lynn

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Blended whiskey, blended family. Thomas Bennet is a successful second son, a man
who went into trade when his older brother, Harold, inherited Longbourn. When Harold passes,
Thomas and his two children (James and Elizabeth) return to Longbourn to live with Harold’s
widow (Fanny) and four daughters (Jane, Mary, Catherine and Lydia). A full length novel that is
a clean, low angst reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Good twist

Good storyline and very glade it was fee. I really dislike computer generated voice. Its getting better.

Bennet Family Saga

If you enjoy multi-generational stories, this is a good choice. All our favorite characters are here, with little angst. Elizabeth and Darcy were a touch too perfect for my taste, but Jane and Bingley were stronger than usual and that was good.

loved the story. but it fell off at the end

I genuinely liked this story and wouldn't mind reading it again. however, there were several editing errors that do take away from the story a bit. I loved that Wickham was a good man in this one; it's so rare and always enjoyable. the voice used to read mispronounces more than it should but the one I use also does the same thing so it's just something to keep in mind. the ending feels like it just kind of dropped off and was not given the same attention as the rest of the story. it felt a bit neglected. overall, was excellent and an interesting read.

Fantastic

I enjoyed this book more than I expected. The story ranks among the best of the P&P variations I have listened to and the virtual narration was good except for some mispronunciations. The blended family was awesome. I particularly liked Thomas Bennet. He took the obnoxious members of the Bennett family in hand and they definitely paid attention. I especially liked his methods of dealing with Lydia. The author is an excellent writer and storyteller. She reimagined the P&P characters and her story gave me several hours of intense interest and enjoyment.

A Blended Bennet Family

In this JAFF Elizabeth is the daughter of Thomas Bennet, but not Fanny Bennet. Thomas Bennet, a younger son, partners with Mr Gardener in a whiskey venture blending different varieties to cater to different tastes. He becomes very successful and marries a woman with an estate in Scotland. They have two children, James and Elizabeth. Mr and Mrs Bennet are very involved with their children and give them both an extensive education.

Thomas’s elder brother, Harry, marries Fanny Gardener and they have four daughters, Jane, Mary, Catherine and Lydia. Mr and Mrs Harry Bennet are not very involved and their children have limited educations.

First Thomas’s wife dies and then Harry Bennet dies. Thomas returns to Longbourn with Elizabeth as he has inherited the estate and the guardianship of his nieces and sister-in-law. He finds near chaos and has to bring the family in line. This Thomas Bennet is no slacker and those Bennets who think they can continue to control the family dynamic (Fanny and Lydia) are soon made aware of their error.

This is a wonderful story, low angst but really great characters. The Wickham in this story is admirable and Darcy also has a younger brother to share his burdens. Charles Bingley has a backbone, much to Caroline’s great chagrin.

I’m not a huge fan of virtual voice but it does well enough. And I’m happy to listen for free.