Take His Likeness

By: Lyndsay Constable

Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman, Harry Frost

Sir, scorn me if you must, but let it be done for reasons that are just and true.

The idea of you moving through the world with disdain for me based on false notions is too much to bear. Once I have given you all the reasons for my deceptions, if you still choose to hold me in contempt, it will be done honestly.

Elizabeth Bennet has a secret. The finances of Longbourn are more dire than is generally known, and she has been forced by necessity to help keep food on the table of her family home. Her secret is safe. Until the night, the handsome face and kind attentions of Fitzwilliam Darcy lay claim to her affections.

Fitzwilliam Darcy is in dangerously low spirits. He cannot forgive himself for his mistakes in judgment that almost caused his young sister to marry George Wickham. This visit to Hertfordshire was supposed to cheer him. But nothing works until that odd night in the library…

Take His Likeness is a Pride and Prejudice variation with a nod towards Jane Eyre. It has a touch of magical realism, Elizabeth in disguise, Elizabeth falls first, and a happily ever after for Elizabeth and Darcy.

©2024 Lyndsay Constable (P)2025 Podium Audio

Elizabeth finds way to support family

The first part is my review for the ebook I borrowed on KU & then I bought the audiobook.

Elizabeth knows the truth about their family's financial situation and, with Mrs Hill's help, finds a secret way to bring in additional funds to feed her family. Elizabeth uses her observations of people to help her do her "job" better. She is still taken in by Wickham, which was frustrating. She finally realized that Darcy's character was even harder to read through all his layers. I did like the alternating chapters on the POV as it permits one to learn more of each character. Col Fitzwilliam does try his best to get Darcy to get over his high horse sooner than he does but thankfully things all work out in the end.

For the audiobook - Stevie Zimmerman & Harry Frost split the narration and it was done smoothly and it flowed beautifully!! I would love to see/listen to more of their pairings in JAFF stories. Very worth the listen!!!

New Twist

Two of my favorite narrators and P & P - it was a delightful fun story!
Enjoyed the fun twists on the story.

Wonderful narration

The narrators really enhanced the story. I really enjoyed the beginning with Elizabeth’s Tarot Card readings at Netherfield and the ending when all is finally resolved. There were many other enjoyable sections too. Colonels Fitzwilliam trying to push Darcy in the right direction being one of them. But like others I was frustrated with Elizabeth. Her constantly changing thoughts and actions towards Darcy. And mostly her defense and feelings towards Wickham after her card reading with him made no sense at all.

Good Unique Story

I really enjoyed the originality of the story and yet it weaved the traditional events from P&P.

Interesting Twist for Variation <> Top Narrators

A bit unlikely, but fun story. I agree with other reviews that if Elizabeth was skilled in reading characters, she ought to have been onto Wickham, especially after he came to her for a reading. The dual narration is very well done.