The True Wealth is Inside

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

By: Melanie Schertz, A Lady

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

After losing his wife during the birth of his second daughter, Thomas Bennet was distraught. While visiting his aunt's home, he meets and falls in love with Margaret O'Brien. The married and had more children, including three sons, thus breaking the entail that had been in place by Thomas' grandfather. But Thomas' cousin is convinced that the sons cannot inherit. You see, the second Mrs Bennet came from Antigua, the child of an English born land owner and a freed slave. Mr Collins, the Bennet cousin believes that the sons are not worthy of inheriting an estate, and plans to eliminate the entire Bennet family, thus he could claim Longbourn. How will Darcy, who is visiting the community with his friend who had leased the neighboring estate of Netherfield Park, accept such knowledge? Will he follow his heart or will he bow to society's view of such a family? Will Elizabeth and Darcy have a happily ever after or is their relationship doomed?

Hearts & History

As a history buff I thoroughly enjoyed how detailed historical events were credibly woven into the story. Slavery is a difficult subject to address and is often glossed over in a vague way.
This is one of the best variations, notwithstanding virtual voice, I’ve listened to.

Virtual Voice - Good Attempt at a P&P Variation

This was a Good Attempt at a P&P Variation; however, it needs to be rethought in many many areas. I gave it an overall 3 Rating because it was combined with the worst of, I think 3, female Virtual Voices. Would not recommend at this time.