Strange Happenings at Longbourn

A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Darcy and Elizabeth Variations)

By: MJ Stratton

Narrated by: Benjamin Fife

Strange things are happening at Longbourn. It is up to Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy to discover what mischief is afoot.

Elizabeth Bennet has always trusted her instincts—especially when it comes to discerning character. So when the proud Mr. Darcy unexpectedly offers a sincere apology for his first impression, she is both surprised and intrigued. What begins as an unlikely friendship soon deepens, just as strange occurrences begin to trouble Longbourn. Missing objects, whispers in the night, and unexplained footsteps suggest something—or someone—is haunting the Bennet family’s quiet life.

Fitzwilliam Darcy never imagined that a trip to Hertfordshire would so thoroughly upend his world. Determined to become a better man after a stern lecture from his cousin, he finds himself drawn to a spirited young woman who challenges and fascinates him. As the mystery at Longbourn unfolds, Darcy joins Elizabeth in unraveling the clues—and in doing so, finds himself falling for her more with each passing day.

With every disappearance and every secret revealed, Elizabeth and Darcy are drawn closer together, relying on wit, trust, and growing affection to uncover the truth behind Longbourn’s peculiar happenings.

Strange Happenings at Longbourn is a cozy, low-angst Pride and Prejudice variation filled with friendship, gentle romance, and a touch of mystery perfect for a fireside listen.

©2025 MJ Stratton (P)2026 MJ Stratton

Not my cup of tea

I had high expectations as I've enjoyed other titles by this author. This story was slow, repetitive and drawn out needlessly.. the romances were bland at best ( E&D) and non-existant at worse ( Bingley's). The mystery was how long the reader could be gaslit into thinking criminal acts can be considered "mischiefs" that can "wait" to be handled until "later" and how much the neglect of Mr Bennett for his family's safety can be overlooked. Bad behavior is rewarded throughout, so I could not feel invested in any of the characters, with the exception of Mary, the only one going through character growth faced with moral turmoil, duty vs happiness, emotional abuse and family neglect (the only story I wanted to follow and hear a HEA for)..

Darcy is bland, as his character arc does not happen truly, so his words do not have the poignancy I've come to expect.