
A Fortuitous Wager
A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
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Benjamin Fife
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Kimbelle Pease
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“Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.”—Pride and Prejudice, Chapter VI
After another disappointing Season fending off matchmaking mamas and grasping debutantes, Fitzwilliam Darcy has given up hope of finding a wife. His business partner, Edward Gardiner, suggests a sojourn into Hertfordshire to escape the machinations of Town—and meddlesome aunts who take every opportunity to help him on the marriage mart.
Although asserting his nieces would never be a match for Darcy, Gardiner suggests Jane and Elizabeth Bennet might make pleasant acquaintances while in the neighborhood. Privately, Darcy’s aunt, declares this sly approach to matchmaking as “inventive,” but wagers with Gardiner that nothing will come of it.
When Darcy meets Gardiner’s nieces, it comes as a terrific shock to find them poised, intelligent, and beautiful. Elizabeth Bennet intrigues Darcy like no other. With only his heart as a guide and keenly aware that his future is at stake, Darcy must decide if Elizabeth is a woman worthy or simply another husband-seeking miss.
Will Gardiner win the wager by manipulating a love match for his beloved niece? Or will Darcy’s doubtful aunt take the prize?
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What if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy spoke honestly to each other in Kent and clarified any misconceptions prior to his making his proposal? What would happen if Mr. Bennet made an ill-fated attempt to resolve the issue of the entail only to create a much bigger problem for his family and Mrs. Bennet were even more of a shrew than in canon? What if Mr. Bennet had a secret reason to encourage the couple to marry quickly and before returning home? Will they ever be able to overcome the resentment that results from Mr. Bennet's manipulations or from Mrs. Bennet's subsequent behaviors?
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Family matters
- By MHTex on 01-03-24
By: Melissa Anne
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Insults
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jayanth S
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett, Harry Frost
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy like no other, the embodiment of every Regency lady's romantic dream: a gentleman to the core and one who remains so even after facing numerous trials. Insults is a novel that heralds the power of true love and how it always prevails.
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Excellent Variation
- By Silver Girl on 06-15-25
By: Jayanth S
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Compromise & Consequence
- By: Sue Barr
- Narrated by: Bridget Thomas
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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One misstep is all it takes to forever change the lives of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. During the ball at Netherfield Park Elizabeth, and Mr. Darcy are irretrievably compromised and forced to marry. Angered beyond reason, Mr. Darcy prepares the vilest marriage settlement known to man, forcing Mr. Bennet to accept his terms or suffer the consequences of ruined reputations and unwed daughters.
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Good
- By Marie on 02-02-25
By: Sue Barr
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Dare to Refuse Such a Man
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Mary Smythe
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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It had never occurred to Fitzwilliam Darcy that once he had chosen a bride, her father might dare to refuse his consent. When his dearest, loveliest Elizabeth is taken from him with only a curt note of explanation, he determines that, far from accepting her father’s rejection of his suit, he must instead find her again and make his case. After all, a woman worthy of being pleased is also worth fighting for.
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What a Wonderful Surprise
- By Sherrie Jones on 06-12-21
By: Mary Smythe
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Mr James Collins
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Nicu Gecse
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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November 1812. The untimely death of Mr William Collins leaves Charlotte a young widow with a month-old daughter and an uncertain future. At the funeral, Mr James Collins, William’s younger brother, makes his debut—a kind, resourceful, and unexpectedly charming gentleman. Unlike his late brother, James is eager to help those around him, offering support to his sister-in-law and standing firm against Lady Catherine’s overbearing interference. As the owner of a successful firm supplying high-quality timber to Parliament, James is no stranger to responsibility. However, when Lady ...
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Great story
- By Alone67 on 03-21-25
By: Nicu Gecse
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More Agreeably Engaged
- By: Jann Rowland
- Narrated by: Mary Sarah
- Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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The morning of Mr. Collins's proposal, Elizabeth leaves Longbourn for a walk, furious at the parson for proposing and her mother for pressing her to accept, eager to put some distance between herself and those who would persecute her. While walking, she meets a most unexpected acquaintance.
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Good Story, Irritating Narrator
- By Silver Girl on 12-12-24
By: Jann Rowland
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Writerly Ambitions: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story
- Heartfelt Pride and Prejudice Variations
- By: Timothy Underwood
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Years after his arrival in the original tale, a widowed Mr. Bingley finally takes up residence at Netherfield. His close friend, Mr. Darcy, has spent these intervening years in a relentless quest for the ideal wife, gracing every ball and partaking in every dance of the Season. Yet, each potential match he encounters lacks a certain something. His friends have grown skeptical of his insistence that he intends to enter matrimony.
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Well written
- By Lowcountry girl on 03-31-25
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Painted with Love
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Annette Johansson, Lyr Newton
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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After visiting her friend Charlotte Collins, Elizabeth leaves Kent carrying the distressing recollection of Mr Darcy’s marriage proposal. The letter he gave her after her harsh refusal has changed her opinion of the man and taught her how wrong she was in judging both Mr Darcy and Mr Wickham. On her way back to Longbourn, Elizabeth spends a few days in London, reunited with Jane and the Gardiners. A twist of fate brings her to a pawnbroker’s window, where she recognises a few objects related to Miss Darcy, reminding her of Mr Wickham’s betrayal and deceptions. Despite the conflict ...
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Great Jaff
- By Fabulous Mrs B on 05-24-25
By: Annette Johansson, and others
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Her Grace
- A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
- By: Shana Granderson A Lady
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Rather than protect their daughter like any good parent should, first Fanny and then Thomas Bennet push their sixteen-year-old daughter Elizabeth into a marriage with a much older man who happens to be a duke. Fanny is seduced by the fact he is a duke, even if he is not interested in Jane, something she cannot believe at first, and his willingness to dower her remaining four daughters. For Bennet, when the Duke offers to break the entail on Longbourn after a certain condition is met, his half-hearted opposition to the match dissipates.
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Different but good
- By bebe on 12-28-24
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Drawing Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Duology
- By: Melanie Rachel
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 17 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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When Thomas Bennet's childless aunt and uncle ask that one of his five daughters come to live with them, he knows which girl would most benefit. Years later, Elizabeth Bennet Russell returns to Longbourn having had an unconventional upbringing. She is in possession of an important name, a good fortune, and an artist's eye.
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Two fantastic books in one - audiobook even better
- By mustang on 03-21-25
By: Melanie Rachel
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A Gentleman's Honor
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Darcy and Elizabeth Happily Ever Afters)
- By: Melanie Rachel
- Narrated by: Harry Frost, Elizabeth Grace
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Elizabeth Bennet wants the truth from Mr. Darcy. When she follows him from the ballroom to insist upon it, she becomes an unwilling witness to a scandalous scene. And for once, she cannot blame Mr. Darcy for disdaining his company, not even when he departs Netherfield in the middle of the ball.
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Delightful
- By Patti on 07-18-23
By: Melanie Rachel
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A Stronger Impulse
- A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice
- By: Julie Cooper
- Narrated by: Joanna Lee
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Fitzwilliam Darcy is enraged when, already reeling from Elizabeth Bennet’s disdain, he discovers his sister locked in a passionate embrace with George Wickham—and suffers an apoplexy at the sight. With proper speech locked uselessly inside his mind, his Fitzwilliam relations are quick to take advantage of the situation, calling his illness insanity, and scheming to keep both Darcys under their control.
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Certainly not Jane Austen
- By Lynne Fawcett on 12-14-22
By: Julie Cooper
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Engagement of Convenience
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Florence Gold
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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The autumn of 1811 arrives in Hertfordshire with an unexpected breath of joy. Netherfield is finally let, and after several rounds of eager speculation, all of which promise the arrival of a large party to occupy the fine estate, only five figures appear. Yet, through their elegant presence, they bring colour to the otherwise dull and sleepy town. Soon, the arrival of a militia regiment for the winter makes the hearts of all the young ladies beat faster. Alas, around the same time, Mr Bennet’s health rapidly declines, casting dark clouds over Longbourn, which, in the event of his death, ...
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Boring
- By maryann johnson on 06-15-25
By: Florence Gold
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A Delightful Story with a Great Narrator
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Wagers on love lives
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As always Benjamin Fife’s narration is great. I never hesitate to get a book he narrates.
Sneaky Mr Gardiner
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Good reread
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There’s just too much of everything else—too many romantic subplots, too many family issues to resolve, too many long, introspective conversations, and many contradictions. The constant dialogue really slowed the pace—and this coming from someone who loves dialogue—but it felt flat or forced, and I’m afraid I found myself bored and struggling to finish the book. I did manage to do so.
Sadly, that sluggishness came through in the narration as well—Benjamin Fife’s performance, especially his pacing, felt a bit dull, but I empathise with him because of the writing. I felt there wasn’t enough variation in rhythm or pausing where it was needed, which only emphasised the drawn-out feel of the story. Also, I found the popping of ‘p’ sounds on words like ‘happy’ distracting—something a simple mic pop filter could smooth out.
I really liked the core idea of this book and wished that the author had concentrated more on the two couples at the centre of the wager. But the constant dialogue, the diluted focus, and the mismatch between character description and behaviour was disappointing. There was potential—it just got lost in all the talking. So sorry.
A good premise that lost its way.
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