Darcy and Elizabeth: A Beau Bon-Bon Christmas

A Pride and Prejudice Winter's Tale

By: Kate Bedlow

Narrated by: Jannie Meisberger

It is 1815. Elizabeth Darcy returns to Hertfordshire to see her family at Christmas, but a silly quarrel between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley threatens everybody's pleasure.

The war is over, but Meryton is anything but peaceful. The neighborhood ladies are each determined her cook will win first prize in the Beau Bon-Bon charity baking competition, and Mrs. Bennet is determined to get the new tenant of Netherfield Park for Kitty - but Commodore Harrington might have other plans.

And there is a bit with a dog....

©2016 Kate Bedlow (P)2017 Kate Bedlow

A Lovely Mrs Bennet Story

This audiobook somehow slipped past me. I read this series a few years ago but never reviewed it, and I am glad to have come across it in this format. I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel to Darcy and Elizabeth: Fair Trade.

This seasonal story places the focus largely on Mrs Bennet’s life after Mr Bennet’s death, when her daughters are married or no longer dependent on her. Darcy has arranged a house for her near Meryton, and while she is mostly content, the quiet of such a large house begins to weigh on her. It It’s too quiet.

The story opens as Mrs Bennet awaits the arrival of her daughters, all returning home to attend her Christmas ball. Kitty is the only one still living in Meryton, running the Beau Bon Bon shop, and Mrs Bennet sets her sights on matching her with the new owner of Netherfield Park, though matters do not unfold quite as she expects. What follows is a gentle, second-chances story, with Mrs Bennet very much at its heart. And a mischievous dog has everyone on guard.

Jannie Meisberger is excellent as the narrator and suits the tone of the story well. I do recommend listening to Fair Trade before this book, as it adds to the enjoyment and context of the sequel.

Fanny Bennett, widow or wife ?

This is a lovely story ,for Christmastide
Darcys Bingly s (.Although Darcy and Bingly are in a rfit over politics )Mrs Bennet , in the
house ,Darcy bought for Mrs BennetHer
children come to visit her ,along with Georgianna Lydia ,(Who are the TUNs darlings ) Mary who is attached to ,a viscount ,Much initial action revolves
around a Bakery,that was began to keep
the Bennetts financially solvent after Mr Bennetts early passing,Now after Jane and Elizabeth advantageous love matches
They no longer need the bakery , Except for Kitty who seems to prefer it to a spouse much to Mrs Bennet chagrin.
Kitty rational,train women in baking skills
so they can get better placements as servants ,and raising money to help cashiered soldiers from the Napoleonic wars now peace time .who are without
family and wounded ,that now live together.Siimutameously a commodore(The one who now owns Nethetfield Park )pursues Mrs . Bennett,

It's not just about Darcy and Elizabeth...

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."
It's a refreshing look at the "Pride and Prejudice" story, that emphasized the role Liz's mother plays. Let's face it, not many of us felt sympathetic towards Mrs. Bennet's plight. This version of this classic, will change your mind. I've also liked the way the author dealt with the other members of the family. Great job! The narration was also superb.

I’m addicted

Can’t get enough of Pride and Prejudice stories.
Narrative was fantastic as always, Jannie is one of my favourites in this genre

good

This story can be enjoyed as a stand alone but would probably make more sense in order.
I wasn't sure about a romance for Elizabeth's mother but it was quite good.
The narrator is good at conveying emotion.