Ever After End

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: Caroline Cartier

Narrated by: Elizabeth Grace, Harry Frost

In this delightful "Pride and Prejudice" variation, fortune takes a surprising turn for the Bennet family when Elizabeth Bennet wins a lottery, securing her family's financial future, even as Elizabeth learns that every blessing comes with curses of its own. A decision of Mr. Collins improves fortunes even more for Jane Bennet, who finally feels free to focus on her own happiness. However, fate shifts once more when the Bingley party never arrives at Netherfield. Instead, they settle at The Gables, an estate in the charming village of Highbury.

Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy cross paths with the ladies at Ever After End, a grand estate owned by the enigmatic and benevolent Theodosia Darlington, who throws matchmaking house parties for select marriage minded individuals each summer, and whom Darcy calls godmother. Despite their best intentions, to assist Mr. Darlington with an estate matter, both gentlemen soon find themselves captivated by the spirited Elizabeth and the serene Jane. As other guests, eager for matches, weave webs of admiration and competition, the peaceful countryside of Somerset becomes a stage for surprises, misunderstandings, and unexpected unions.

Away from the familiar pressures and prying eyes of Meryton, Elizabeth and Darcy's sparks ignite their interest in one another, while Jane and Bingley face their own journey to happiness. Amid the lively games, morning strolls, and lingering glances, true love emerges in a tale of wit, charm, and second chances, proving that the path to happiness is often unpredictable—and ever enchanting. "Ever After End" invites listeners to a world where fortunes rise, hearts awaken, and love blossoms in the most unexpected of places.

©2025 Caroline Cartier (P)2025 Caroline Cartier

Very Enjoyable

Very entertaining and low angst variation. I loved the story when our main characters meet at the Ever After End house. The “Emma” part of the story was ok but didn’t really seem to add anything. Caroline and Mary both change for the better. I also really liked how Mrs. Bennet takes her husband to task and joins with Jane and Elizabeth to make changes at Longbourn. The dual narration was great.

Dynamic Dual Narration

My two favorite narrators read this story! I loved their performance together! The storyline was unique and very cute. There were a lot of characters to keep straight, but the story was fun to listen to. I laughed a lot! I enjoyed it very much!

Sweet fun!

I thought this was a sweet fun book. The book unfolds in a new way and utilizes characters from other Jane Austen stories. Harry Frost and Elizabeth Grace as the narrators were superb

JA Mashup!

If you're looking for a JA Mashup, then you'll like this one. It's primarily P&P along with Emma but has hints of JA's other books. For those not in the mood for that, I would recommend holding off reading until you are. Yes, as other reviewers have stated, there's lots going on. Thankfully, the author includes a cast of characters at the end of the book if needed, especially as some are very eccentric and unique.

I do like some of the character improvements and enjoyed seeing how this changes the story from canon.

The audiobook is wonderfully narrated by the talented Elizabeth Grace and Harry Frost. This narration paring makes the book even better.

Pleasant. No crazy personality changes, and happy.

Could have lived without the American cant . But the rest was sweet.if you’re a Jane Austen fan you won’t struggle to keep everyone straight:)