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Elizabeth Bennet’s Inheritance
Elizabeth Bennet inherits a stunning fortune. Mr. Darcy left Hertfordshire to escape his attraction to her – will her sudden wealth pull them together or drive them further apart?
February of 1812 brings startling news to Longbourn; a distant relation has left Elizabeth an astonishing fortune. She is overwhelmed by a multitude of suitors in pursuit of her wealth but is determined to never marry a man who only loves her money.
Jane Bennet is devastated that Mr. Bingley fled Netherfield and abandoned their budding romance. Will his apologies and renewed attention be enough, or will Colonel Fitzwilliam win Jane’s heart?
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the master of Pemberley, sought to elude his fascination with Elizabeth but soon discovers that he is hopelessly in love with her, and he despairs when he learns that she despises him.
Elizabeth once found Mr. Darcy to be the most insufferable of gentlemen ... could he now be the perfect man for her?
Approximately 550 pages. This is a sweet and clean, low angst Pride and Prejudice variation where all of the Bennet sisters have happy endings.
February of 1812 brings startling news to Longbourn; a distant relation has left Elizabeth an astonishing fortune. She is overwhelmed by a multitude of suitors in pursuit of her wealth but is determined to never marry a man who only loves her money.
Jane Bennet is devastated that Mr. Bingley fled Netherfield and abandoned their budding romance. Will his apologies and renewed attention be enough, or will Colonel Fitzwilliam win Jane’s heart?
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the master of Pemberley, sought to elude his fascination with Elizabeth but soon discovers that he is hopelessly in love with her, and he despairs when he learns that she despises him.
Elizabeth once found Mr. Darcy to be the most insufferable of gentlemen ... could he now be the perfect man for her?
Approximately 550 pages. This is a sweet and clean, low angst Pride and Prejudice variation where all of the Bennet sisters have happy endings.
591 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2023
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Laraba Kendig
40 books102 followersI am a scientist by training, but a writer at heart. I have always loved reading with a passion and turned my hand to fanfiction a few years ago. I write stories similar to the ones I enjoy reading. They are interesting but light, romantic but not steamy. I am a super fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and have been having a wonderful time writing P&P variations, exploring how new circumstances affect the beloved characters. So far I have published two novel-length Pride and Prejudice variations plus one short story via Amazon. My books include ‘I am Jael’ and ‘The Blind Will See’.
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November 7, 2023
Excellent book and audiobook
This Pride and Prejudice variation has Elizabeth inheriting a large fortune. Dogged by unfavourable suitors in Meryton, including Wickham, she goes to London where she is sponsored for a season by a friend of the woman from whom she received the inheritance. Again, she is faced with suitors who are only interested in her fortune. Some twists in who ends up with whom, but the author, as usual, provides everyone with a happy ending. It’s a very well written, clean and modest story with some Biblical references.
I also loved the audiobook. Harry Frost as narrator is outstanding as always. I do delight in any book narrated by him with his animated, but not over-the-top performances. The breadth of his character voices makes every book he reads come alive.
I highly recommend both versions of this variation.
This Pride and Prejudice variation has Elizabeth inheriting a large fortune. Dogged by unfavourable suitors in Meryton, including Wickham, she goes to London where she is sponsored for a season by a friend of the woman from whom she received the inheritance. Again, she is faced with suitors who are only interested in her fortune. Some twists in who ends up with whom, but the author, as usual, provides everyone with a happy ending. It’s a very well written, clean and modest story with some Biblical references.
I also loved the audiobook. Harry Frost as narrator is outstanding as always. I do delight in any book narrated by him with his animated, but not over-the-top performances. The breadth of his character voices makes every book he reads come alive.
I highly recommend both versions of this variation.
March 28, 2024
Audiobook Review
In an intriguing plot twist, the author poses the question, ‘what if Elizabeth Bennet was as wealthy as Darcy, himself?’ Laraba Kendig’s Pride and Prejudice variation tale takes familiar characters along new paths as a result.
Elizabeth Bennet’s Inheritance begins with Elizabeth Bennet learning that an older relation of her Aunt Gardiner whom Elizabeth kept up a correspondence with since she was a young girl died and left her a sizeable fortune. Handsome, but arrogant Fitzwilliam Darcy and the Bingleys have left the neighborhood and ghosted her beloved sister Jane. Charmer Wickham had already poisoned Elizabeth to Darcy’s character so she felt ‘good riddance’ to all of them. But now, Elizabeth’s status as poor daughter of a minor country gentleman vaults to that of heiress worthy to grace London society in a heartbeat. This will alter the path of not only Elizabeth, but her entire family. She is now the equal- or better- to those who disdained her status and she now has to fend off fortune hunters right and left.
I thought it was interesting that Elizabeth now got a taste of Darcy’s life and, without Darcy telling her the truth about Wickham, he exposed his own flawed greedy character when he discovered she was an heiress. The conflict between Elizabeth and Darcy was there, but gentler. Darcy made self-discoveries about his flaws and Elizabeth understood she’d allowed prejudice to guide her about Darcy without the need for acrimonious scenes between them. It was interesting to see what having them meet again in London as equals did to their story and slow burn romance.
While Elizabeth was getting a reset with Darcy, Jane had two primary suitors and I liked this Jane who was kind and generous in nature, but she had a clear view of others around her, too. I liked the author told the Bennet’s story and not just Elizabeth’s after the inheritance affected them all. I really enjoyed the story path she gave Elizabeth’s wild hoyden of a sister, Lydia.
There was conflict mostly from external sources, but this was a very low-angst piece that was warm and gently charming. An inspirational motif was strong in places, but not preachy.
Harry Frost is a talented narrator and I really enjoyed his voice work for the large cast of characters and the extra depth he gave an already good story.
All in all, I was well satisfied with this sweet historical romance variation on Austen’s original P&P and recommend it to those who want a light, slow-burn, and low-angst style story.
I rec'd an audio copy from the author to listen to in exchange for an honest review.
My full review will post at Books of My Heart on Mar 17, 2024.
In an intriguing plot twist, the author poses the question, ‘what if Elizabeth Bennet was as wealthy as Darcy, himself?’ Laraba Kendig’s Pride and Prejudice variation tale takes familiar characters along new paths as a result.
Elizabeth Bennet’s Inheritance begins with Elizabeth Bennet learning that an older relation of her Aunt Gardiner whom Elizabeth kept up a correspondence with since she was a young girl died and left her a sizeable fortune. Handsome, but arrogant Fitzwilliam Darcy and the Bingleys have left the neighborhood and ghosted her beloved sister Jane. Charmer Wickham had already poisoned Elizabeth to Darcy’s character so she felt ‘good riddance’ to all of them. But now, Elizabeth’s status as poor daughter of a minor country gentleman vaults to that of heiress worthy to grace London society in a heartbeat. This will alter the path of not only Elizabeth, but her entire family. She is now the equal- or better- to those who disdained her status and she now has to fend off fortune hunters right and left.
I thought it was interesting that Elizabeth now got a taste of Darcy’s life and, without Darcy telling her the truth about Wickham, he exposed his own flawed greedy character when he discovered she was an heiress. The conflict between Elizabeth and Darcy was there, but gentler. Darcy made self-discoveries about his flaws and Elizabeth understood she’d allowed prejudice to guide her about Darcy without the need for acrimonious scenes between them. It was interesting to see what having them meet again in London as equals did to their story and slow burn romance.
While Elizabeth was getting a reset with Darcy, Jane had two primary suitors and I liked this Jane who was kind and generous in nature, but she had a clear view of others around her, too. I liked the author told the Bennet’s story and not just Elizabeth’s after the inheritance affected them all. I really enjoyed the story path she gave Elizabeth’s wild hoyden of a sister, Lydia.
There was conflict mostly from external sources, but this was a very low-angst piece that was warm and gently charming. An inspirational motif was strong in places, but not preachy.
Harry Frost is a talented narrator and I really enjoyed his voice work for the large cast of characters and the extra depth he gave an already good story.
All in all, I was well satisfied with this sweet historical romance variation on Austen’s original P&P and recommend it to those who want a light, slow-burn, and low-angst style story.
I rec'd an audio copy from the author to listen to in exchange for an honest review.
My full review will post at Books of My Heart on Mar 17, 2024.
November 10, 2023
Elizabeth is absurdly rich
But there isn’t much angst. Another fine story by the author. The number of HEAs in the story is almost absurd. Perhaps time to do a less Pollyanna type story.
But there isn’t much angst. Another fine story by the author. The number of HEAs in the story is almost absurd. Perhaps time to do a less Pollyanna type story.
November 18, 2023
A good plot spoiled - A scant 3.5*
A difficult book to review - a very good plot which has been squashed almost out of existence by relentless passages of unnecessary prose.
I really enjoyed the plot of this book - such a good idea to explore the impact of a sudden inheritance for Elizabeth after having met Darcy and Bingley. Elizabeth's eyes were very quickly opened as to the true nature and sheer quantity of fortune hunters. This gave her an excellent insight into the word as experienced by Darcy on a daily basis. This was well explored and well written.
Unfortunately the sheer quantity of endless, unnecessary, flowery descriptions of the most mundane things completely spoiled the book for me. These passages are also quite repetitive in both what they say and the exact turn of phrase used. I almost felt sorry for Wickham as he seemed to spend pretty well all of his time eating ham - he won't keep that good figure for long if he keeps it up. Another example of this would be the page long exposition on a cup of tea or the description of a lawn as a sward of grass. Don't even get me started on the completely pointless pages on the pregnancy side effects experienced by Louise Hurst.
There are also a number of examples of non-regency words and phrases (e.g. tuning out, finagle, best defense is a good offense). A minor niggle but a widowed viscountess does not cease to be a viscountess; she becomes a dowager viscountess regardless of her age.
The book finished at 91% on my Kindle followed by an excerpt from another book by the author and a direct request for a 5* review. My two least favourite endings to a book.
This author has excellent ideas but really needs a firm editor with a large pair of scissors.
A difficult book to review - a very good plot which has been squashed almost out of existence by relentless passages of unnecessary prose.
I really enjoyed the plot of this book - such a good idea to explore the impact of a sudden inheritance for Elizabeth after having met Darcy and Bingley. Elizabeth's eyes were very quickly opened as to the true nature and sheer quantity of fortune hunters. This gave her an excellent insight into the word as experienced by Darcy on a daily basis. This was well explored and well written.
Unfortunately the sheer quantity of endless, unnecessary, flowery descriptions of the most mundane things completely spoiled the book for me. These passages are also quite repetitive in both what they say and the exact turn of phrase used. I almost felt sorry for Wickham as he seemed to spend pretty well all of his time eating ham - he won't keep that good figure for long if he keeps it up. Another example of this would be the page long exposition on a cup of tea or the description of a lawn as a sward of grass. Don't even get me started on the completely pointless pages on the pregnancy side effects experienced by Louise Hurst.
There are also a number of examples of non-regency words and phrases (e.g. tuning out, finagle, best defense is a good offense). A minor niggle but a widowed viscountess does not cease to be a viscountess; she becomes a dowager viscountess regardless of her age.
The book finished at 91% on my Kindle followed by an excerpt from another book by the author and a direct request for a 5* review. My two least favourite endings to a book.
This author has excellent ideas but really needs a firm editor with a large pair of scissors.
February 1, 2024
This is an unusual P&P what if; following Mr Bingley's et al departure from Hertfordshire Lizzy learns that she has inherited a vast fortune. Immediately the news spreads through Meryton and Lizzy is inundated with suitors
So she is whisked off to London to stay in a fine home with a high society friend. Eventually the news filters down to Mr. Darcy and Bingley and soon they are visiting the Miss Bennets (Jane and Lizzy)
This book has too much going on and is never content with one POV when we can have 5. We jump from Lizzy to Longbourn to Darcy to Wickham to Caroline. The author does indicate where you are at the start of each segment but really 'Tis too much!!
And then we get to the epilogues Yes Plural there are three 3 three why? I am not sure anything espoused in them is necessary and there is enough of a new and different story for three more books. Perhaps P&P sequels don't sell as well but this was insane!!
The author has a lot of clever ideas that would benefit from better structure.
And yes I am reading another book by the author and it actually BOASTS of 3 epilogues in its description
ETA what is up with White Soup? Yes Bingley mentions it in P&P but it is a special concoction not an every day food Regency people ate soup that wasn't white like Turtle and beef and vegetable etc. This is the second book I have read recently that has white soup served at nearly every dinner.
So she is whisked off to London to stay in a fine home with a high society friend. Eventually the news filters down to Mr. Darcy and Bingley and soon they are visiting the Miss Bennets (Jane and Lizzy)
This book has too much going on and is never content with one POV when we can have 5. We jump from Lizzy to Longbourn to Darcy to Wickham to Caroline. The author does indicate where you are at the start of each segment but really 'Tis too much!!
And then we get to the epilogues Yes Plural there are three 3 three why? I am not sure anything espoused in them is necessary and there is enough of a new and different story for three more books. Perhaps P&P sequels don't sell as well but this was insane!!
The author has a lot of clever ideas that would benefit from better structure.
And yes I am reading another book by the author and it actually BOASTS of 3 epilogues in its description
ETA what is up with White Soup? Yes Bingley mentions it in P&P but it is a special concoction not an every day food Regency people ate soup that wasn't white like Turtle and beef and vegetable etc. This is the second book I have read recently that has white soup served at nearly every dinner.
November 11, 2023
3&1/2 stars rounded to 4.
Notes to self.
Entertaining read but tended to repeat itself here and there. I skimmed the last 20%
Notes to self.
Entertaining read but tended to repeat itself here and there. I skimmed the last 20%
March 23, 2025
I'm rating 3 Stars - 3,5 Stars.
To start, I wonder if the book was also supposed to be about Elizabeth and Darcy? If so, they had scarcely any screen time together, you could put it in one chapter or 2 chapters from 41 chapters. (The 3 epilogues excluded)
Now to the Lydia debacle, why took that so long? Sorry but, it seemed like Lydia had weeks to decide what she wants to do. A 15 or 16 y/o who got pregnant and the parent let her decide. Silly.. That should/could have been handled much more sooner honestly.
Why do we need to know how Louisa feels during her pregnancy every day and how she eats and what she eats? Isn't it enough for the story to know that she's pregnant and not feeling well so they don't accept Caroline's vitriol?
These details are kind of unnecessary and only dragging the story.
And 3 epilogues? I don't know what to think about that, only that the one thing for Jane and the Colonel in Epilogue 2 wasn't my favorite. I honestly don't like when she is suddenly a viscountess or Lady or whatever because Mrs Bennet boasts already enough, and I much prefer Elizabeth being on the top so Mrs Bennet can only boast about Jane's beauty and marriage to a second son of an earl. I mean, Elizabeth heard her whole life she's not beautiful, not good enough, etc.. she inherits a lot and Mrs Bennet wants it for herself and her other children (mostly Jane and Lydia). So yeah I would have preferred Elizabeth instead of Jane or no one. Does that make sense?
Otherwise, it was well written, low angst and as always perfectly narrated by Harry Frost which I enjoyed very much while building my Lego Simba.
To start, I wonder if the book was also supposed to be about Elizabeth and Darcy? If so, they had scarcely any screen time together, you could put it in one chapter or 2 chapters from 41 chapters. (The 3 epilogues excluded)
Now to the Lydia debacle, why took that so long? Sorry but, it seemed like Lydia had weeks to decide what she wants to do. A 15 or 16 y/o who got pregnant and the parent let her decide. Silly.. That should/could have been handled much more sooner honestly.
Why do we need to know how Louisa feels during her pregnancy every day and how she eats and what she eats? Isn't it enough for the story to know that she's pregnant and not feeling well so they don't accept Caroline's vitriol?
These details are kind of unnecessary and only dragging the story.
And 3 epilogues? I don't know what to think about that, only that the one thing for Jane and the Colonel in Epilogue 2 wasn't my favorite. I honestly don't like when she is suddenly a viscountess or Lady or whatever because Mrs Bennet boasts already enough, and I much prefer Elizabeth being on the top so Mrs Bennet can only boast about Jane's beauty and marriage to a second son of an earl. I mean, Elizabeth heard her whole life she's not beautiful, not good enough, etc.. she inherits a lot and Mrs Bennet wants it for herself and her other children (mostly Jane and Lydia). So yeah I would have preferred Elizabeth instead of Jane or no one. Does that make sense?
Otherwise, it was well written, low angst and as always perfectly narrated by Harry Frost which I enjoyed very much while building my Lego Simba.
November 14, 2023
3.5 Stars
What I liked:
- The writing and storyline.
- The story didn't drag. With the number of pages this book has, it felt like a quick read.
- Angst free. Evildoers and the simple-minded don't fuel the story.
Questionable family:
- It's frustrating when Lydia's loved ones leave her in the dark just to look down on her for her foolish, uninformed decisions.
- This is not a good look for Mr. Bennet. He has no problem proclaiming Lydia's shortcomings to anyone in the room but does nothing, even in the face of ruin. Whenever his family faces a crisis, Mr. Bennet sits back and lets everyone else devise a solution to bail his family out.
FYI
There are many characters and an interesting storyline. That said, Darcy and Elizabeth's screen time together can fit into one short chapter.
What I liked:
- The writing and storyline.
- The story didn't drag. With the number of pages this book has, it felt like a quick read.
- Angst free. Evildoers and the simple-minded don't fuel the story.
Questionable family:
- It's frustrating when Lydia's loved ones leave her in the dark just to look down on her for her foolish, uninformed decisions.
- This is not a good look for Mr. Bennet. He has no problem proclaiming Lydia's shortcomings to anyone in the room but does nothing, even in the face of ruin. Whenever his family faces a crisis, Mr. Bennet sits back and lets everyone else devise a solution to bail his family out.
FYI
There are many characters and an interesting storyline. That said, Darcy and Elizabeth's screen time together can fit into one short chapter.
November 14, 2023
Entertaining
I liked the concept of the story and it was interesting to see how Elizabeth can understand Darcy better with this new perspective. Very enjoyable read!
I liked the concept of the story and it was interesting to see how Elizabeth can understand Darcy better with this new perspective. Very enjoyable read!
October 30, 2024
A really very well written story. Though Elizabeth, who becomes a heiress, encounter some villains, there are no vicious schemes or dastardly rescues and the story follows a steady and interesting pace which leads to a lot of HEAs and the epilogues are really wonderful and brings the story to a nice satisfying closure.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2025
Another Pride&Prejudice fanfiction I gave my try to. My philosophy behind adding to goodreads a what's essentially is a fanfiction, as well as my thoughts on why I'm interested in it (spoiler: it has something to do with "courtship novel" genre) can be read in this review.
I might've finished this novel if not for Jane Bennet. When I started the novel, I was actually open for Elizabeth to. However, . Another big event that made me not want to read anymore was Lydia.
The romance between Darcy and Elizabeth was meh for my liking. I didn't like Darcy's character at all. And the writing style with constant switch of narration where we know what happens with Bennets, with Elizabeth, with Darcy firsthand would've worked, had the events been more desirable. Instead I read random and constantly switching mini-stories that didn't lead to an interesting place.
Pride & Prejudice retellings:
Constant as the Sun: 2/5 stars, DNF at ~40%, or my thoughts behind my interest in "courtship novels" and my philosophy behind adding P&P fanfiction to goodreads.
Elizabeth Bennet's Inheritance: 2/5 stars, DNF at ~60%
One Kiss: 2/5 stars, DNF at ~50%, or my thoughts about 2005 adaptation
Companion of His Future Life: 1/5 stars or my thoughts on the worst type of fanfiction
A Fine Joke: 3/5 stars
It's really a shame, some of the best/most interesting works I've read are not published and will remain on fanfictionnet/AO3.
I might've finished this novel if not for Jane Bennet. When I started the novel, I was actually open for Elizabeth to. However, . Another big event that made me not want to read anymore was Lydia.
The romance between Darcy and Elizabeth was meh for my liking. I didn't like Darcy's character at all. And the writing style with constant switch of narration where we know what happens with Bennets, with Elizabeth, with Darcy firsthand would've worked, had the events been more desirable. Instead I read random and constantly switching mini-stories that didn't lead to an interesting place.
Pride & Prejudice retellings:
Constant as the Sun: 2/5 stars, DNF at ~40%, or my thoughts behind my interest in "courtship novels" and my philosophy behind adding P&P fanfiction to goodreads.
Elizabeth Bennet's Inheritance: 2/5 stars, DNF at ~60%
One Kiss: 2/5 stars, DNF at ~50%, or my thoughts about 2005 adaptation
Companion of His Future Life: 1/5 stars or my thoughts on the worst type of fanfiction
A Fine Joke: 3/5 stars
It's really a shame, some of the best/most interesting works I've read are not published and will remain on fanfictionnet/AO3.
December 7, 2023
“While money can’t buy happiness, it certainly lets you choose your own form of misery.” –Groucho Marx
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: mature teen as adult issues are discussed and described.
>>Angst Level: stressful as certain scenes had me chewing my nails. Hopefully, my manicurist will forgive me.
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU 11-7-23 and volunteered to leave a review of my thoughts and opinions.
>>Trope: Wealth added to the Bennet family, or one of them
“When money realizes that it is in good hands, it wants to stay and multiply in those hands.” –Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability
One minute, Elizabeth Bennet was an obscure girl from a small community and hardly any of the men took notice of her. Then an inheritance [of an obscene amount] was dumped in her lap and suddenly she was the love of every man’s life and they all wanted to marry her money… um… her. The militia was the worst and an observant Mary noticed a gleam in the eye of one particular officer that concerned her. She cautioned her sister to take a burly stable hand with her on her morning walks. When Elizabeth questioned her sister more closely, Mary told her that their mother and Lydia had been incautious about Elizabeth’s habits in front of the officers. They had mentioned Elizabeth and her solitary walks of the morning to Oakham Mount. Mary’s concern and urging were so strong that Elizabeth followed her wishes and was soon glad she did.
“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people that they don’t like.” –Will Rogers
Hoping to escape the matchmaking officers, Elizabeth left Longbourn for London and the safety of her relatives. Elizabeth quickly discovered that she had jumped from a small pond into a large pond filled with rakes, scoundrels, impoverished lords, and snakes of all kinds falling over themselves to win her hand. Only one man stood out from the crowd… Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. He rescued her more than once from an uncomfortable encounter. Bless him. I loved this guy.
“It is a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money.” –Albert Camus
Jane was not fairing any better with her situation with Mr. Bingley. He could not break loose from his sister, Caroline. At every turn, Caroline was manipulative, scheming, and doing all that was within her power to separate her brother from those scheming Bennet chits. Little did she know that her 20k was nothing to the wealth now possessed by Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Jane would have to find her backbone before she could find her happiness. Charles would quickly learn a lesson of his own. Caroline would soon force her brother’s hand. She would not be pleased with the outcome.
Miss Lydia Bennet would do her thing. Wickham would bargain until all the chips were laid before him. It would backfire in such a way that it would change both of their lives.
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: mature teen as adult issues are discussed and described.
>>Angst Level: stressful as certain scenes had me chewing my nails. Hopefully, my manicurist will forgive me.
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU 11-7-23 and volunteered to leave a review of my thoughts and opinions.
>>Trope: Wealth added to the Bennet family, or one of them
“When money realizes that it is in good hands, it wants to stay and multiply in those hands.” –Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability
One minute, Elizabeth Bennet was an obscure girl from a small community and hardly any of the men took notice of her. Then an inheritance [of an obscene amount] was dumped in her lap and suddenly she was the love of every man’s life and they all wanted to marry her money… um… her. The militia was the worst and an observant Mary noticed a gleam in the eye of one particular officer that concerned her. She cautioned her sister to take a burly stable hand with her on her morning walks. When Elizabeth questioned her sister more closely, Mary told her that their mother and Lydia had been incautious about Elizabeth’s habits in front of the officers. They had mentioned Elizabeth and her solitary walks of the morning to Oakham Mount. Mary’s concern and urging were so strong that Elizabeth followed her wishes and was soon glad she did.
“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people that they don’t like.” –Will Rogers
Hoping to escape the matchmaking officers, Elizabeth left Longbourn for London and the safety of her relatives. Elizabeth quickly discovered that she had jumped from a small pond into a large pond filled with rakes, scoundrels, impoverished lords, and snakes of all kinds falling over themselves to win her hand. Only one man stood out from the crowd… Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. He rescued her more than once from an uncomfortable encounter. Bless him. I loved this guy.
“It is a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money.” –Albert Camus
Jane was not fairing any better with her situation with Mr. Bingley. He could not break loose from his sister, Caroline. At every turn, Caroline was manipulative, scheming, and doing all that was within her power to separate her brother from those scheming Bennet chits. Little did she know that her 20k was nothing to the wealth now possessed by Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Jane would have to find her backbone before she could find her happiness. Charles would quickly learn a lesson of his own. Caroline would soon force her brother’s hand. She would not be pleased with the outcome.
Miss Lydia Bennet would do her thing. Wickham would bargain until all the chips were laid before him. It would backfire in such a way that it would change both of their lives.
February 22, 2024
A long story that really drags imo. I'm all about Darcy & Elizabeth, but the constant updates on Mary, Kitty, Lydia, the twins, Jane, Bingley, Caroline, Hurst and on and on and ooonnn just bloated the story. The story should have focused on Elizabeth's unexpected inheritance and Darcy's courtship. There was zero romance in this story. Elizabeth seem to choose Darcy because she knew him prior to her lucky windfall and the fact that Darcy was wealthy himself and did not need her money. Swoon ladies!
January 1, 2024
I'd have loved to see more conflicts, but other than Elizabeth gaining a better understanding of how everyone around her is a fortune hunter, and thus understanding Mr. Darcy better, most of the conflicts weren't really conflicts, or were nipped in the bud.
June 23, 2025
Lovely low angst story
January 16, 2024
Interesting & Entertaining
A well thought out story that handled all of the P&P characters well. The author did an especially good job with original characters, blending them into the story's situations well as the adaptation veered off on the story's premise.
Elizabeth's many suitors were well done, and helped display her dislike of being sought after for her fortune well. That they also irritated Darcy was occasionally amusing.
Over all every one of the 'good' characters was done well & benefited from the handling.
The author's study of the Bingleys was interesting, too. Though Caroline Bingley became something of a farcical villain here with interesting effects.
Wickham's fate was well done. He certainly wouldn't agree, but it can certainly be argued that he deserved his fate, and Lydia especially was much better off without him. As was everyone else.
Lady Catherine only made a brief but amusing appearance, and Darcy didn't even let her yell at Elizabeth. Which fit well with the point in the story and how the characters had developed at that point.
I would have liked to see a little more of Mr. Bennet. Though he walked two of his daughters down the aisle at their wedding, that was the last real mention of him before it was noted in the epilogue that he'd died the year before and his ailing widow couldn't remember he was dead anymore. That seemed very sad, and could've been softened by a scene of he & his wife being happy after their daughters weddings or something similar. Since there were several epilogues, one of which included some of the now all married Bennet daughters visiting Longbourn again, he could have easily been inserted into that scene--if only to show that he does love his family & learned from his mistakes rather than going back to hiding from them in his library even when they were only visiting.
I especially liked Jane's character study here & all that resulted from it. That was a pointed change from the original but that didn't matter because it was so well done.
By comparison, Elizabeth was much less interesting because her changed circumstances forced her to rethink and reconsider her views--and others--more gradually. Plus she never went to Rosings, so everything there never happened. But she and Darcy did get to their happily ever after without seeming overly altered from their classic selves, so that was fine.
All in all, this was a very enjoyable story that I didn't want to see end.
A well thought out story that handled all of the P&P characters well. The author did an especially good job with original characters, blending them into the story's situations well as the adaptation veered off on the story's premise.
Elizabeth's many suitors were well done, and helped display her dislike of being sought after for her fortune well. That they also irritated Darcy was occasionally amusing.
Over all every one of the 'good' characters was done well & benefited from the handling.
The author's study of the Bingleys was interesting, too. Though Caroline Bingley became something of a farcical villain here with interesting effects.
Wickham's fate was well done. He certainly wouldn't agree, but it can certainly be argued that he deserved his fate, and Lydia especially was much better off without him. As was everyone else.
Lady Catherine only made a brief but amusing appearance, and Darcy didn't even let her yell at Elizabeth. Which fit well with the point in the story and how the characters had developed at that point.
I would have liked to see a little more of Mr. Bennet. Though he walked two of his daughters down the aisle at their wedding, that was the last real mention of him before it was noted in the epilogue that he'd died the year before and his ailing widow couldn't remember he was dead anymore. That seemed very sad, and could've been softened by a scene of he & his wife being happy after their daughters weddings or something similar. Since there were several epilogues, one of which included some of the now all married Bennet daughters visiting Longbourn again, he could have easily been inserted into that scene--if only to show that he does love his family & learned from his mistakes rather than going back to hiding from them in his library even when they were only visiting.
I especially liked Jane's character study here & all that resulted from it. That was a pointed change from the original but that didn't matter because it was so well done.
By comparison, Elizabeth was much less interesting because her changed circumstances forced her to rethink and reconsider her views--and others--more gradually. Plus she never went to Rosings, so everything there never happened. But she and Darcy did get to their happily ever after without seeming overly altered from their classic selves, so that was fine.
All in all, this was a very enjoyable story that I didn't want to see end.
November 17, 2023
Wonderful
The story begins after the Netherfield ball, and after Darcy and the Bingleys abandon Netherfield, breaking Jane's heart. Jane goes to London to stay with the Gardiners. Meanwhile, Elizabeth corresponds with an elderly great aunt of Mrs Gardiner, so when she dies, she bequeaths a huge amount of money to Elizabeth and to Mrs Gardiner. Elizabeth's sudden wealth entirely changes her life. At this point, Darcy is fighting his strong attraction to Elizabeth. Elizabeth has no very good opinion of Darcy, but her sudden wealth causes Wickham to make an improper advance towards her, so her favorable judgement of Wickham's character is challenged. Elizabeth begins to be beset by young men who covet her money. Elizabeth goes to London to live with a lady, Lady Appleby, who will handle her introduction to society.
Elizabeth uses her wealth to dower her sisters, particularly Jane. But the conundrum, of course, is to determine which gentlemen pursue her only for her money, and who are really interested in her as a person. Because of Darcy's poor behavior in Hertfordshire, he faces an uphill battle to improve Elizabeth's opinion of him, and convince her that his affections are genuine.
This author is an automatic purchase for me, and her creations never disappoint. This is an interesting premise, and I like the new character of Lady Appleby. Ms Kendig is clearly a Christian author, and unapologetically infuses her books with bible verses and characters who reference their religious beliefs quite often. This isn't exactly an issue for me, except in this book the amount of religious reference crosses a line into preachiness. However, the book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly for an entertaining and pleasant way to pass some time.
The story begins after the Netherfield ball, and after Darcy and the Bingleys abandon Netherfield, breaking Jane's heart. Jane goes to London to stay with the Gardiners. Meanwhile, Elizabeth corresponds with an elderly great aunt of Mrs Gardiner, so when she dies, she bequeaths a huge amount of money to Elizabeth and to Mrs Gardiner. Elizabeth's sudden wealth entirely changes her life. At this point, Darcy is fighting his strong attraction to Elizabeth. Elizabeth has no very good opinion of Darcy, but her sudden wealth causes Wickham to make an improper advance towards her, so her favorable judgement of Wickham's character is challenged. Elizabeth begins to be beset by young men who covet her money. Elizabeth goes to London to live with a lady, Lady Appleby, who will handle her introduction to society.
Elizabeth uses her wealth to dower her sisters, particularly Jane. But the conundrum, of course, is to determine which gentlemen pursue her only for her money, and who are really interested in her as a person. Because of Darcy's poor behavior in Hertfordshire, he faces an uphill battle to improve Elizabeth's opinion of him, and convince her that his affections are genuine.
This author is an automatic purchase for me, and her creations never disappoint. This is an interesting premise, and I like the new character of Lady Appleby. Ms Kendig is clearly a Christian author, and unapologetically infuses her books with bible verses and characters who reference their religious beliefs quite often. This isn't exactly an issue for me, except in this book the amount of religious reference crosses a line into preachiness. However, the book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly for an entertaining and pleasant way to pass some time.
November 27, 2023
539 pages on my Kindle
The author's story description is excellent in giving us a synopsis of the premise.
Elizabeth inherits £70,000 from aunt Gardiner's great aunt with whom E. has corresponded over the years. The Gardiners and Jane also are benefactors of that will. A friend of that great aunt arrives on the scene as she is to sponsor Elizabeth's debut into the ton. Now Elizabeth comes to realize what Darcy must face when suitors are only interested in her for her wealth. Darcy attends most of the events at which Elizabeth is present and finds ways to interact with her. He admits to himself that he is still deeply in love despite the harsh refusal of his proposal to her.
Bingley has returned and is again courting Jane. However, Caroline, during one drunken episode manages to disrupt that romance...again. We also find the Colonel, who "must" marry for money having qualms about that necessity.
Wickham is among Elizabeth's suitors before she goes to London and when she rebuffs him, vows to get revenge on her. What better way than to compromise her sister and demand payment to set things right?
While in London Elizabeth also befriends Georgiana. Lady Catherine has a role, not surprisingly.
There are three epilogues so we learn of the fates of all the Bennet sisters.
I enjoyed this story and recommend it.
The author's story description is excellent in giving us a synopsis of the premise.
Elizabeth inherits £70,000 from aunt Gardiner's great aunt with whom E. has corresponded over the years. The Gardiners and Jane also are benefactors of that will. A friend of that great aunt arrives on the scene as she is to sponsor Elizabeth's debut into the ton. Now Elizabeth comes to realize what Darcy must face when suitors are only interested in her for her wealth. Darcy attends most of the events at which Elizabeth is present and finds ways to interact with her. He admits to himself that he is still deeply in love despite the harsh refusal of his proposal to her.
Bingley has returned and is again courting Jane. However, Caroline, during one drunken episode manages to disrupt that romance...again. We also find the Colonel, who "must" marry for money having qualms about that necessity.
Wickham is among Elizabeth's suitors before she goes to London and when she rebuffs him, vows to get revenge on her. What better way than to compromise her sister and demand payment to set things right?
While in London Elizabeth also befriends Georgiana. Lady Catherine has a role, not surprisingly.
There are three epilogues so we learn of the fates of all the Bennet sisters.
I enjoyed this story and recommend it.
March 8, 2024
I knew it was a “Christian” book before I read it, but I needed an audiobook & I was in a hurry. It served it’s purpose…..
Honestly, I told myself not to read this author again. I despise moralizing in my reading where smut should be & the authors pacing is agonizingly slow. There was no true plot to speak of except for what is quite literally described in the title - Lizzie gets an inheritance. This happens cannon wise after Jane has left for London, but before Lizzie goes to Rosings. Therefore with her new inheritance in tow, Lizzie joins her sister instead of going to Rosings, & that’s it. That’s the entire book. Both MC’s realize their mistakes before meeting again & happily ever after I guess? Idk, all of the amazing characterization & development these beautiful characters go through in cannon that makes this story so timeless is basically scraped & instead two of the best written characters in fiction history just complain & pine for each other. Which was actually weird because they hardly interacted at all or conversed in this story. Where was the romance in my romance book? All in all, it was an excruciating car ride & now I know no matter how late I am, I can spend the extra time to look for a better audiobook.
In fairness, it’s not the worst thing I’ve ever read, & I did actually bother to finish it…so there’s that.
Honestly, I told myself not to read this author again. I despise moralizing in my reading where smut should be & the authors pacing is agonizingly slow. There was no true plot to speak of except for what is quite literally described in the title - Lizzie gets an inheritance. This happens cannon wise after Jane has left for London, but before Lizzie goes to Rosings. Therefore with her new inheritance in tow, Lizzie joins her sister instead of going to Rosings, & that’s it. That’s the entire book. Both MC’s realize their mistakes before meeting again & happily ever after I guess? Idk, all of the amazing characterization & development these beautiful characters go through in cannon that makes this story so timeless is basically scraped & instead two of the best written characters in fiction history just complain & pine for each other. Which was actually weird because they hardly interacted at all or conversed in this story. Where was the romance in my romance book? All in all, it was an excruciating car ride & now I know no matter how late I am, I can spend the extra time to look for a better audiobook.
In fairness, it’s not the worst thing I’ve ever read, & I did actually bother to finish it…so there’s that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2024
Harry Frost brings story to life
I got both the ebook and audiobook. This is an enjoyable story that Harry Frost brings to life. Some say the religious parts were too much, but I disagree as I thought they were tastefully placed and fits with what church going characters would have said or done in that era. In the story, Elizabeth finds out she has inherited $70,000 and her Aunt Gardner has also inherited money and a house in town. Elizabeth and Jane are sponsored to attend the season and thankfully twin governesses are hired to help with the younger girls. These ladies are worth every penny they were paid for the challenging jobs they had. I do like how Wickham was dealt with. As well as Darcy finding out early what Elizabeth thought of him and his realization that he needed to correct his behavior and at least become friends. Oh Bingley, you are truly led by your sister, but at least you did reform at the end. You all will have to read or listen to see what that all entails. Overall, it is a sweet love story in the long run.
I got both the ebook and audiobook. This is an enjoyable story that Harry Frost brings to life. Some say the religious parts were too much, but I disagree as I thought they were tastefully placed and fits with what church going characters would have said or done in that era. In the story, Elizabeth finds out she has inherited $70,000 and her Aunt Gardner has also inherited money and a house in town. Elizabeth and Jane are sponsored to attend the season and thankfully twin governesses are hired to help with the younger girls. These ladies are worth every penny they were paid for the challenging jobs they had. I do like how Wickham was dealt with. As well as Darcy finding out early what Elizabeth thought of him and his realization that he needed to correct his behavior and at least become friends. Oh Bingley, you are truly led by your sister, but at least you did reform at the end. You all will have to read or listen to see what that all entails. Overall, it is a sweet love story in the long run.
May 23, 2024
This Pride and Prejudice fanfiction represents my attempt to escape an Inheritance-induced reading slump.
The premise is simple: a distant elderly relative dies and leaves Elizabeth a fortune, making her Darcy's equal in wealth, if not in consequence. There are changes in Hertfordshire, which I enjoyed - Wickham shows his own character without the need of a letter from Darcy, Mary shows herself to be perceptive and smart, and Elizabeth begins to realize that her father has not done all he should have to protect and educate his family.
In town, Elizabeth is taken under the wing of a wealthy, elderly woman and introduced to high society. There are no climactic shouting matches with Darcy - instead, he and Elizabeth come to know each other further in a much more gradual way. He is infatuated with her from the beginning, of course, but she takes a slower course to gain an understanding of his nature. Overall, a highly enjoyable read.
The premise is simple: a distant elderly relative dies and leaves Elizabeth a fortune, making her Darcy's equal in wealth, if not in consequence. There are changes in Hertfordshire, which I enjoyed - Wickham shows his own character without the need of a letter from Darcy, Mary shows herself to be perceptive and smart, and Elizabeth begins to realize that her father has not done all he should have to protect and educate his family.
In town, Elizabeth is taken under the wing of a wealthy, elderly woman and introduced to high society. There are no climactic shouting matches with Darcy - instead, he and Elizabeth come to know each other further in a much more gradual way. He is infatuated with her from the beginning, of course, but she takes a slower course to gain an understanding of his nature. Overall, a highly enjoyable read.
May 22, 2024
Some people believe that having a lot of money is a good thing. Not so.
When the Misses Bennet, both Jane and Elizabeth , receive an inheritance from a relative of their beloved Aunt Gardiner, no one is more surprised than they. Several people are forced to reevaluate their opinions as to their reasons as to what should be the basis for marriage. Should it be decided by wealth and possible connections and common interests and affection? You'll enjoy the introduction to some familiar and new characters . You'll appreciate the lengths to which Mr. Darcy is willing to go to, in order to protect the woman he cherishes. You'll especially enjoy the three epilogues.
When the Misses Bennet, both Jane and Elizabeth , receive an inheritance from a relative of their beloved Aunt Gardiner, no one is more surprised than they. Several people are forced to reevaluate their opinions as to their reasons as to what should be the basis for marriage. Should it be decided by wealth and possible connections and common interests and affection? You'll enjoy the introduction to some familiar and new characters . You'll appreciate the lengths to which Mr. Darcy is willing to go to, in order to protect the woman he cherishes. You'll especially enjoy the three epilogues.
November 13, 2023
4.5* I really enjoyed this one. I liked that Elizabeth came to understand Mr Darcy a bit better through her own experiences after she becomes an heiress. I liked the relationship progression between E and D and that they both knew that each other was rich so it wasn’t about money for the other which neither of them could say of other potential suitors in the past.
I liked Jane’s character development in this story and how she was involved but wasn’t the focus. The story overall is relatively low angst particularly between E and D but still plenty of goings on. Some bits were repeated a bit as some other reviewers have said but it wasn’t enough to detract from the story. I would read again.
I liked Jane’s character development in this story and how she was involved but wasn’t the focus. The story overall is relatively low angst particularly between E and D but still plenty of goings on. Some bits were repeated a bit as some other reviewers have said but it wasn’t enough to detract from the story. I would read again.
April 5, 2024
A Complete Joy
This has been a complete joy to read! Not only is the storyline believable and the main characters true to form, it is also thoughtful and thorough. Nothing seems rushed to get to the ending we P&P fiction fans all want and expect. What stood out the most about this book, among the many of its type, is the completeness and inclusive storyline of all the other characters surround Darcy and Elizabeth. Have you ever wondered what happened to Mary or Kitty? Have you wished to know if Lydia gained any sense? Read thru book for your answers! Easily Top 5 in the P&P fan fiction genre! Bravo!👏🏽
This has been a complete joy to read! Not only is the storyline believable and the main characters true to form, it is also thoughtful and thorough. Nothing seems rushed to get to the ending we P&P fiction fans all want and expect. What stood out the most about this book, among the many of its type, is the completeness and inclusive storyline of all the other characters surround Darcy and Elizabeth. Have you ever wondered what happened to Mary or Kitty? Have you wished to know if Lydia gained any sense? Read thru book for your answers! Easily Top 5 in the P&P fan fiction genre! Bravo!👏🏽
September 9, 2024
Really good story, well written, and a breath of fresh air after reading a few fics with similar build-ups.
Two ➖ points:
the timeline is horrible and makes no sense whatsoever. The story starts when Elizabeth had only 5 months until her birthday, which is confirmed to be in August. A few chapters and days and weeks later it’s still snowing and cold and winter and then again days and weeks later and it’s finally spring. I read it with my own timeline in mind and it works fine.
(personal opinion) there are 3 epilogues, and all 3 are too long. I had the feeling that 1/5 of the story was epilogues. And everyone has a bizzillion children and the happiest stories, and it’s a bit much.
Two ➖ points:
the timeline is horrible and makes no sense whatsoever. The story starts when Elizabeth had only 5 months until her birthday, which is confirmed to be in August. A few chapters and days and weeks later it’s still snowing and cold and winter and then again days and weeks later and it’s finally spring. I read it with my own timeline in mind and it works fine.
(personal opinion) there are 3 epilogues, and all 3 are too long. I had the feeling that 1/5 of the story was epilogues. And everyone has a bizzillion children and the happiest stories, and it’s a bit much.
November 17, 2023
The shoe is on the other foot as Elizabeth Bennet inherits a large sum of money. She begins to understand the world from Fitzwilliam Darcy's point of view as hunted heiress. Darcy realizes that he will have to be something Elizabeth wants instead of what she needs in his pursuit of her. Jane Bennet must evaluate what she really wants for herself. Friends and family each have their thoughts and reactions in their changed circumstances. Luckily, most everyone finds their happily ever after through a few epilogues.
January 23, 2024
I loved it!
This Pride and Prejudice variation has Elizabeth inheriting a large fortune. Dogged by unfavourable suitors in Meryton, including Wickham, she goes to London where she is sponsored for a season by a friend of the woman from whom she received the inheritance. Again, she is faced with suitors who are only interested in her fortune. Some twists in who ends up with whom, but the author, as usual, provides everyone with a happy ending. It’s a very well written, clean and modest story with some Biblical references. I highly recommend to everyone.
This Pride and Prejudice variation has Elizabeth inheriting a large fortune. Dogged by unfavourable suitors in Meryton, including Wickham, she goes to London where she is sponsored for a season by a friend of the woman from whom she received the inheritance. Again, she is faced with suitors who are only interested in her fortune. Some twists in who ends up with whom, but the author, as usual, provides everyone with a happy ending. It’s a very well written, clean and modest story with some Biblical references. I highly recommend to everyone.
May 1, 2024
The variations are so exciting
The journey in life sometimes surprises us. I really like this variation and following the lives of family and friends as they all raise their children. It is truly a joy to watch how life has brought such happiness to all five of the Bennet girls. They have all found the ONE meant for them and have very happy home lives. The future generations will persevere in productive lives with their upbringing by five Bennet sisters who learned from experience and finding the perfect spouse to help them.
The journey in life sometimes surprises us. I really like this variation and following the lives of family and friends as they all raise their children. It is truly a joy to watch how life has brought such happiness to all five of the Bennet girls. They have all found the ONE meant for them and have very happy home lives. The future generations will persevere in productive lives with their upbringing by five Bennet sisters who learned from experience and finding the perfect spouse to help them.
December 5, 2023
I loved this what if! The variations that solve some of the major problems of the original book are always my favourites. I loved how the author gives a new happy ending to Lydia and Jane without changing the story too much. In this variation Elisabeth gets a lot of money right after Darcy and Bingley go back to London and they meet again in the city and not in Kent so there is no unwanted proposal and it goes from there.
January 27, 2024
INTERESTING
I love this alternative edition of the original work. The relationship between darcy and lizzy was not as angsty as the original work and you could clearly see the shift in their relationship unfold on page. I loved how Jane didn't settle and was resolute in her decision about the type of man that best suited her. I was surprised at Mary's good fortune aswell as she is usually overlooked. The three epilogues was much appreciated. All in all it was a good read.
I love this alternative edition of the original work. The relationship between darcy and lizzy was not as angsty as the original work and you could clearly see the shift in their relationship unfold on page. I loved how Jane didn't settle and was resolute in her decision about the type of man that best suited her. I was surprised at Mary's good fortune aswell as she is usually overlooked. The three epilogues was much appreciated. All in all it was a good read.
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