Interesting Variation

My first impression was a little negative with how much it deviated from canon - Ann De Bourgh is no relation at all and the Earl of Matlock's wife resides at Rosings Park. Colonel Fitzwilliam never enters into the story. My second impression was that it was a bit unrealistic for Darcy to bed Elizabeth on their wedding night given the circumstances and his character. Perhaps if more attention had been given to the lead-up for that situation it would've been more believable. However, it was just given as a statement of fact with no further reflection or explanation. Don't get me wrong, I really do not like graphic sex scenes in my historical romance novels, but I felt it needed a bit more explanation and emotion put into it. Having said all that, it really gets so much better after that! It kept my interest and was a very original storyline.

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Exceptional!

This was a masterful mash up of Pride and Prejudice and Rebecca. The emotional journey was perfectly paced and hit all of the character growth points that Pride and Prejudice hits but within the Rebecca framework. There are some significant changes to the larger cast of characters from Pride and Prejudice but I didn't mind it once I accustomed myself to it. I teared up when it ended! Such a beautiful and complete journey. I really enjoyed this one, it instantly goes to the top of the list of my favorite Pride and Prejudice variations.

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Loved it!

while I figured the jist of the twist pretty early on I have to say that I really enjoyed this story. The different approach to so many of the characters of the original P&P. This story was so creative. of course, Stevie Zimmerman made it all the better. Definitely recommend.

Quite the mystery "who dunit"

Quite an intriguing murder mystery our Mr. D was embroiled in! So many questions and accusations! Well read!

Great story!!

Couldn’t put it down. Wonderful variation, very unpredictable but stays true to the Darcy-Elizabeth love story.

Miss Elizabeth, meet Rebecca!

If you are not familiar with the story “Rebecca”, by Daphne du Maurier (not to be missed by the way), this story will be even more engaging.

If, however, you do know the story (even the Academy Award winning movie version by Alfred Hitchcock for example) this is a WONDERFUL mash-up.

Ms Cooper has given us a new set of villains, while still battling with those we JAFF fans have grown to hate. When you then take this well crafted tale and give it to Stevie Zimmerman to perform, it quickly becomes a new one to add to the “favorites “ list.

Truly excelent

This story is Very well written and performed. I wish I had the wisdom of this Lizzy!

A page turner

Very entertaining audible book. It is well written, in my opinion, and as the story unfolds ( I should say stories) I began to wonder why the author put so much in one book. I believe it could have filled three books. And you get Stevie Zimmerman for the narrator. Do not pass up this book.

Excellent

Wonderful mashup of Pride and Prejudice and Rebecca, but still with originality, depth of character, mature dialogue and insight.
Love it, lost sleep because I just couldn’t stop.
Of course Stevi Zimmerman is flawless in narration. If you love P&P variations with a bit of mystery and darker tones, it is a great one.

What a story

Intriguing. Such skilled author. I am still amazed someone could come up with all of it. Amazing. Great Jaff