A Chance Eavesdropping

A Pride & Prejudice Variation

By: C. P. Odom

Narrated by: Neil Mcfarlane

Can eavesdropping change Elizabeth Bennet’s future?

What is a young lady of the Regency to do when she overhears her own mother plotting against her? When the plot involves matching the lovely Elizabeth Bennet with her unpleasant cousin Mr. Collins, sudden and drastic steps are needed.

Elizabeth’s life is also complicated by the wealthy and haughty Mr. Darcy, a guest of Mr. Bingley, the neighbourhood’s most eligible bachelor and her sister Jane’s suitor. The prideful Mr. Darcy soon departs Hertfordshire along with the Bingley party. But Mr. Bingley returns for Jane’s hand, ignoring the opposition of his sisters.

When Elizabeth’s summer excursion to the North with her aunt and uncle leads to further surprises, including a chance encounter with the high and mighty Mr. Darcy, the travellers accept an invitation to lodge at his estate. Meanwhile, her sister Lydia causes a calamity that may destroy the reputation of the Bennet family.

The gentlemen band together to search for Wickham and Lydia, but can the Bennets’ good name be restored even if the errant couple is found? Is Darcy’s attraction to this country lass with neither fortune nor connections stronger than the voices in his head? Can the mere infraction of eavesdropping truly lead to such wildly unforeseen events?

©2023 C. P. Odom (P)2024 C. P. Odom

Eavesdropping

Neil Mcfarlane is one of my favorite Narrators and he did a fine job on this book. The story isn’t one of my favorites from this author, however, it was very well written.

When overhearing a conversation is beneficial

When Elizabeth accidentally overhears a conversation she sets out to foil some plans for the better. This story has a more decisive Bingley. Darcy has his wake up call over time as he attempts to analyze Elizabeth and others around him. Thankfully when he does come to a conclusion he’s all in. Oh poor Mr Bennet on a few occasions! Overall a good story.

Great reread

This was a great book to read again. Or I should say listen to this time. Great narrative as well. Great Jaff.

Narrator elevates the story

I rreally enjoyed the narrator, he helped elevate a bit of a dry story. But it did keep my interest and i was never tempted to skip parts. I liked Bingley in this story and how Darcy decided not to advise him about Jane. I absolutely do not think Lizzy would have acted in a certain way especially not after Lydia and this really affected my feelings about the story.

Love this one!!!

Excellent on all counts! Worth the credit - believe it. True to canon where it matters. :-)