Hearts Entwined

A Pride and Prejudice Vagary

By: Melissa Anne

Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman

A slightly more immature Elizabeth Bennet meets Fitzwilliam Darcy London two years earlier than in canon. As a second son, Darcy has chosen the life of a barrister so there are fewer obstacles in their way, and they quickly fall in love. Using the fortune left to him upon his father's death, he invested with Gardiner to make his own fortune, making it easier for the two to wed, along with a legacy set aside for second sons by Darcy's grandfather, the late Earl of Matlock

Despite this, our dear couple's path is not always easy, as challenges arise as they marry and come together. A vile Mrs. Bennet and Jane's resentment over Elizabeth's good fortune cast shadows over their happiness. The presence of George Wickham and the maneuverings of Caroline Bingley further complicate their path. However, despite these tribulations or perhaps because of them, they learn together to surmount them, ultimately weaving their hearts even more profoundly together.

©2023 Melissa Anne (P)2023 Melissa Anne

Mean Jane

The narrator is great. No sure if I like Jane being mean or not, but good story.

Too Many Reiterations for me but Great Narration

The idea of the story is very good, but it needs tighter revision. There are so many reiterations of phrasing, of sentences (the idea the writer was expressing) that it began to seem as if the writer wanted the extra words to extend the length of the book. For example, “I want to go the sea because I love the sound of the waves. I love the sound of ocean waves and so very much want to go to the sea. Oh, if only I could go to the sea.” It made me roll my eyes as I hit another LAZY patch over and over again, but it didn’t end. It was extremely annoying. If it weren’t for Stevie Z’s narration, I think I would have given up. That and the fact that this was free.

Too divergent from canon for me

Darcy as a second son with the Bennet parents and Jane almost evil. Too much for me.

Great story

This was a great long story. Elizabeth and Darcy meet earlier. Elizabeth is estranged from her family and lives with her aunt and uncle in town. Darcy is a barrister. Lady Anne is alive. Great start on a family saga. Great Jaff.

Truly Wonderful!! One of the best variations I’ve read in years!

This was such a wonderful reimagining. The whole book is joyful, beautifully written and well narrated! This is a keeper for sure!