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A Chance Eavesdropping

A Pride & Prejudice Variation

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A Chance Eavesdropping

By: C. P. Odom
Narrated by: Neil Mcfarlane
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Can eavesdropping change Elizabeth Bennet’s future?

What is a young lady of the Regency to do when she overhears her own mother plotting against her? When the plot involves matching the lovely Elizabeth Bennet with her unpleasant cousin Mr. Collins, sudden and drastic steps are needed.

Elizabeth’s life is also complicated by the wealthy and haughty Mr. Darcy, a guest of Mr. Bingley, the neighbourhood’s most eligible bachelor and her sister Jane’s suitor. The prideful Mr. Darcy soon departs Hertfordshire along with the Bingley party. But Mr. Bingley returns for Jane’s hand, ignoring the opposition of his sisters.

When Elizabeth’s summer excursion to the North with her aunt and uncle leads to further surprises, including a chance encounter with the high and mighty Mr. Darcy, the travellers accept an invitation to lodge at his estate. Meanwhile, her sister Lydia causes a calamity that may destroy the reputation of the Bennet family.

The gentlemen band together to search for Wickham and Lydia, but can the Bennets’ good name be restored even if the errant couple is found? Is Darcy’s attraction to this country lass with neither fortune nor connections stronger than the voices in his head? Can the mere infraction of eavesdropping truly lead to such wildly unforeseen events?

©2023 C. P. Odom (P)2024 C. P. Odom
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A very different path to HEA for D&E, but no less engaging and well written. Have listened and read multiple times, and would highly recommend

Another excellent P&P variation with excellent narration

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Hunsford never happens, Bingley never deserts Jane, and so the events of Pride and Prejudice take a slightly different turn. I liked the importance of the Gardiners and the insights into Mr. Bennet. A few annoying Americanisms in the text. Good narration although a few obvious mispronounciations.

Enjoyable variation with some original twists.

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