Colonel Brandon in His Own Words

By: Shannon Winslow

Narrated by: Aaron Smith

Colonel Brandon is the consummate gentleman: honorable, kind almost to a fault, ever loyal, and chivalrous. He’s also silent and grave, though. So, what events in his troubled past left him downcast, and how does he finally find the path to a brighter future? In Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen gives us glimpses, but not the complete picture.

Now Colonel Brandon tells us his full story in his own words. He relates the truth about his early family life and his dear Eliza—his devotion to her and the devastating way she was lost to him forever. He shares with us a poignant tale from his military days in India—about a woman named Rashmi and how she likewise left a permanent mark on his soul. And of course Marianne. What did Brandon think and feel when he first saw her? How did his hopes for her subsequently rise, plummet, and then eventually climb upward again? After Willoughby’s desertion, what finally caused Marianne to see Colonel Brandon in a different light?

This is not a variation but a supplement to the original story, chronicled in Brandon’s point of view. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the things Jane Austen didn’t tell us about a true hero—"the very best of men".

©2022 Shannon Winslow (P)2022 Shannon Winslow

remarkable ♡

I absolutely love this story, and I believe it is my favorite. I think Colonel Brandon is a true romantic, has a true heart, and deeply cares about so much. The patience and consideration he demonstrates time and time again is heart warming. ♡

Very well done!

First off, the narrator was remarkable. I feel like he did his best to represent Alan Rickman and I appreciate him for it. The story was very sweet. I'd love to see it made into a movie. There were a couple parts that were a little slow but not enough to bring the enjoyment down. I have already recommended this book to my best Austen friend. I'm very excited to read more books by this author.

Giving Colonel a Voice

This is a great companion read for Sense and Sensibility for readers who wonder about Colonel Brandon’s past disappointment and deep emotion for the two women he loved. I particularly appreciate the narrator’s use of voice to give more colours to this character.

Col. Brandon

Well written & told; Made Col Brandon’s character understood, deep, and well known. Enjoyed this companion to the original book.

Love this all of it!

It’s so enchanting to listen to. I highly recommend listening to it. Anyone who loves the classics at least will love this