The Mistress of Longbourn

By: Jann Rowland

Narrated by: Mary Sarah

A change in the circumstances of the entail leaves Elizabeth Bennet as the mistress of Longbourn, beholden to no one. Despite the tragedy that took her parents and all but one of her sisters from her, Elizabeth eventually heals, and she takes up the affairs of the estate with a flair her father never possessed. But estate ownership has its own trials, for it makes Elizabeth the target of those who might have otherwise viewed her as nothing more than a pretty vivacious girl.

When the Netherfield party arrives at the area, the family they find at Longbourn is small, composed only of Elizabeth, who has been changed by the burdens of estate ownership, and her younger sister, who has grown much, but is still immature enough to be infatuated by a handsome face. They also find that Elizabeth faces her own social trials, primarily in the figures of George Wickham, who desires an easy life, and Mr. Collins, who is offended that his father did not inherit Longbourn. It takes all of Elizabeth's fortitude to withstand the men vying for her attention, stand by her principles, and abide by her desire to marry only for the deepest love.

Yet Elizabeth must also recognize that deep and abiding love when it finds her. For in this world, nothing is perfect, and searching for perfection can lead to one letting true love pass by.

©2016 Jann Rowland (P)2022 Tantor

Lisp kills it

I like the story, I really do, but this narrator, beside speaking everything in a breathy manner followed by just slightly too long pauses at each period, has a pronounced lisp. I tried to get used to it, but I haven't been able to finish it except to get out the book and just read it.

Narrator

I’m on chapter 2 and wondering if I can stand this narrator for 16 hours… It is too soon to really tell about the overall or the story so right now I’m giving it average but I will update my review if I can make it through the book
Neighborhood-th, present- th, Charlotte-th husband-th convenient-th. I am waiting I am for each occurrence rather than listening to the story. arrrrgh!!!!!!!!

Loved this story

I listened to it and finished it in two days. Great saga. Some angst. Well written and witty. Great narrating as well. Great Jaff

The Fake Lisp

What in the heck is up with this narrator? She is trying so hard to sound soothing, but it's just grating. Buy this book instead of the audiobook. I listened to this book on 1.25x speed.

Slight Spoilers for more indepth "back of the book blurb"

Elizabeth and Kitty are on their own. Mr. Gardiner is their main guardian. The entail was broken by Mr. Bennet and his father. Elizabeth is more confident and caring, wary of anything that could take Longborn from her. Without Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, and Lydia, Longborn thrives. The lack of Jane or Mary is felt, but I don't think it's detrimental to the overall story. Kitty is still silly, but has grown up enough to actually sound like a 17 year old.

This is a bad Bingleys trope, with an indolent Charles, and a spiteful Caroline. Wickem is still a problem. Collins is meh. Georgianna has a backbone, so that was nice to see. Mr. Darcy is still himself.

There is no epiloge in this story.

Bad narration

The story is good but the narrator has the weirdest accent… gets worse as you listen…