A Life Worth Choosing

A Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice" Variation

By: Anngela Schroeder

Narrated by: Elizabeth Grace

"You could not have made me the offer of your hand in any possible way that would have tempted me to accept it." (Jane Austen)

Reeling from the unexpected rejection of his proposal, Fitzwilliam Darcy prepares to quit Hunsford for London, but not before he defends himself against Elizabeth Bennet's accusations. He cannot forgive her harsh words; her assertion Mr. Wickham would have made a better son has cut him to the core.

Suffering an accident while delivering the fated letter, he wakes to a world he does not know - and to those who do not recognize him. With a new life, a different name, and a fresh chance at winning the woman he loves, Darcy must decide which is A Life Worth Choosing - the past he remembers or a future he has created for himself.

This Regency variation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice by best-selling author Anngela Schroeder, is appropriate for all who wish to lose themselves on another path towards Darcy and Elizabeth’s happily ever after.

©2021 Anngela Schroeder (P)2021 Anngela Schroeder

A Darcy worth choosing!

I adore this variation. The alternate reality was a wonderful what if. I wish the story went on longer. Everyone was so true to character but it was still a fresh new story.

Beautifully written and performed

A beautifully written and performed fantasy what-if that imagines what would happen if Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth wish he had never been born after the Hunsford proposal. The changes of circumstances and how various characters are affected are sometimes surprising and completely engrossing. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Loved the split version of reality with interesting twist and turns

Wasn’t simply repeating the same old storyline. I like new way of handling the basic plots without the additional stories of the sisters and mother

So good

The story is interesting but the narration sends it over the top. Ms Grace gives an awesome performance. What made the story 5 stars for me was Elizabeth’s realization that she also needed to change. In most variations, Darcy is labeled as the bad guy for his actions but Elizabeth is always given a pass for acting like a spoiled toddler. I prefer a balanced approach, they both needed to check their attitudes.

P & P with a twist

Once you read so many of P&P variations, it’s a treat when the author presents a more original/unique storyline in this genre.

Firstly, the narrator was amazing. She’s is in my top three now - along with Zimmerman and Frost.

We’re accustomed to Darcy’s reticence, but this portrayal touched my heart even more.

This story was clean, with low to just enough angst & not predictable at all. It had some twists and because of the type of storyline, I was completely invested and could not wait to see how it would unfold for all of the characters.

This is one I will definitely listen to again.