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Dragons Beyond the Pale
- Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 7
- By: Maria Grace
- Narrated by: Benjamin Fife
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 61
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story5 out of 5 stars 58
Smugglers. A kidnapping. A fire-breathing fairy dragon? The Blue Order is falling apart at the seams. After months in Bath mentoring Dragon Keepers and Friends, Dragon Sage Elizabeth Darcy actually anticipates traveling to London for the Keeper’s Cotillion. Which says a great deal considering the she-dragons who make up the Cotillion board would very much like to show the Sage her proper place. The she-dragons, though, are no match for what Sir Fitzwilliam Darcy finds waiting for him in London.
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5 out of 5 stars
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On the Brink of a New Dragon War
- By CuteAsADaisy on 11-17-21
- Dragons Beyond the Pale
- Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 7
- By: Maria Grace
- Narrated by: Benjamin Fife
Love it.
Reviewed: 07-11-21
I absolutely love this series and the narrator keeps getting better and better. I am eagerly and imaptiently anticipating the next story in the series.
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Happier in Her Friends than Relations
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Friends & Relations)
- By: Jayne Bamber
- Narrated by: Sadie Pepperrell
- Length: 23 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance2.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Story4 out of 5 stars 63
Fitzwilliam Darcy is faced with a family crisis of epic proportions after the fallout of his sister Georgiana’s ill-fated elopement in Ramsgate, while his friend Charles Bingley is persuaded to abandon his scheme of renting Netherfield Park. Elizabeth Bennet journeys to London to recover her spirits after Jane’s unexpected marriage changes the sisters’ relationship forever, and despite an attempted reconciliation, Jane is revealed to be far from the angel Elizabeth has always admired.
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3 out of 5 stars
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PLEASE EDIT CHAPTER 6!!
- By Lauren on 01-07-21
- Happier in Her Friends than Relations
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Friends & Relations)
- By: Jayne Bamber
- Narrated by: Sadie Pepperrell
Great story, but terrible performance editing
Reviewed: 05-29-21
I deeply enjoy this story but the editing of the narration is awful. The repeated words and phrases as well as the snaps and claps in chapter 6 made this part especially painful to listen to, so much so that I nearly quit listening. Throughout the book there are repetitive phrases and words which are very annoying. I am sorry to say I will avoid this narrator in the future as she does not take care in making sure her work is edited. Very unprofessional.
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Elizabeth: Obstinate Headstrong Girl
- The Quill Collective, Book 5
- By: Joana Starnes, Amy D'Orazio, Jenetta James, and others
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Grace
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
In this romance anthology, 10 Austenesque authors sketch Pride and Prejudice heroine Elizabeth Bennet's character through a collection of re-imaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times. In Elizabeth: Obstinate, Headstrong Girl, she bares her most intimate thoughts, all the while offering biting social commentary about life’s absurdities. Elizabeth overcomes the obstacles of others’ opinions, not to mention her own flaws, to find a love truly worthy of her - her Mr. Darcy - all with humor and her sparkling charm.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Marvelous!
- By casey on 11-18-20
- Elizabeth: Obstinate Headstrong Girl
- The Quill Collective, Book 5
- By: Joana Starnes, Amy D'Orazio, Jenetta James, Karen Cox, Christina Morland, Elizabeth Adams, Beau North, J. Croft, Leigh Dreyer, Christina Boyd
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Grace
Excellent
Reviewed: 10-06-20
The narrator did an excellent job with all the different accents. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the stories in this anthology.
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Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 1
- By: Maria Grace
- Narrated by: Benjamin Fife
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 245
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 222
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 221
England is overrun by dragons of all shapes and sizes. Most people are blissfully unaware of them and the Pendragon Treaty that keeps the peace between human and dragon kind. Only those born with preternatural hearing, like Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are able to hear and converse with dragonkind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great Dragon inspired Pride and Prejudice story!
- By Patti on 07-10-19
- Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 1
- By: Maria Grace
- Narrated by: Benjamin Fife
Wonderful story
Reviewed: 10-31-19
I love this series with Pride and Prejudice mixed with dragons. I cannot wait for the audio release of the next 2 books! The narrator is phenomenal. He really makes me believe I can hear the dragons as well. All the voices are so unique.
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A Jane Austen Christmas: Regency Christmas Traditions
- Jane Austen Regency Life, Book 1
- By: Maria Grace
- Narrated by: Barry Shannon
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4 out of 5 stars 27
Many Christmas traditions and images of "old fashioned" holidays are based on Victorian celebrations. Going back just a little further, to the beginning of the 19th century, the holiday Jane Austen knew would have looked distinctly odd to modern sensibilities. Take a step into history with Maria Grace as she explores the traditions, celebrations, games and foods that made up Christmastide in Jane Austen's era. Packed with information and rich with detail from period authors, Maria Grace transports the listener to a longed-for old fashioned Christmas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The entire book is there. Nothing missing.
- By Deborah on 09-27-19
- A Jane Austen Christmas: Regency Christmas Traditions
- Jane Austen Regency Life, Book 1
- By: Maria Grace
- Narrated by: Barry Shannon
The entire book is there. Nothing missing.
Reviewed: 09-27-19
The entire book, including Boxing Day and Pantomimes, are in the narration. The information on the regency celebration of the holiday is very interesting. The narrator did an excellent job, including making the recipes an interesting listen.
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The Journey
- By: Jan Hahn
- Narrated by: Leena Emsley
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 103
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 95
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 95
Suddenly, their carriage is abruptly stopped, and Elizabeth hears the menacing cry, “Stand and deliver!” The leader of a band of highwaymen, Nate Morgan, a handsome, masked rogue, plans to seize Elizabeth for his amusement, but Darcy steps forward and offers himself as a hostage in her place. When his proposal fails to secure Elizabeth’s release, Darcy makes a shocking declaration? Elizabeth is his wife! When a woman’s future could be ruined by the slightest hint of scandal, Elizabeth’s reputation will depend not only upon the actions of a hero but a villain as well.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Darcy and Elizabeth kidnapped for ransom
- By bebe on 08-20-19
- The Journey
- By: Jan Hahn
- Narrated by: Leena Emsley
Excellent
Reviewed: 06-06-19
The story is very well written with Darcy and Elizabeth being forced to spend time together. The narrator did an excellent job. I love her Darcy voice. Each charaacters' voice is unique.
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My Fair Lizzy
- A Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation
- By: A Lady, Barbara Silkstone
- Narrated by: Jannie Meisberger
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
Lizzy Bennet, a sassy London shop girl is instantly attracted to Fitzwilliam Darcy, the arrogant, handsome visitor to the Bennets’ struggling Covent Garden flower shop. Darcy insists on purchasing Lizzy’s lucky orchid as a gift for his aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Will Lizzy sell her family’s much needed good fortune to the haughty know it all?
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wonderful Narration
- By Deborah on 01-20-18
- My Fair Lizzy
- A Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation
- By: A Lady, Barbara Silkstone
- Narrated by: Jannie Meisberger
A Wonderful Narration
Reviewed: 01-20-18
Jannie Meisberger wonderfully narrated this sweet Darcy ad Elizabeth story. I loved the cockney accent she used for the characters. It is a wonderful what if the Bennets owned a flower shop, and guess who is the landlord. To gain better clientele Elizabeth takes up Darcy on the offer to learn to speak proper English. Caroline and Wickham team up to try to discredit the Bennet sisters. I love how this story is told and narrated and recommend it for anyone who loves JAFF as well as My Fair Lady.
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A Scone to Die For
- Oxford Tearoom Cozy Mysteries, Book 1
- By: H.Y. Hanna
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,200
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,069
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,061
When an American tourist is murdered with a scone in Gemma Rose's quaint English tearoom, she suddenly finds herself apron-deep in a mystery involving long-buried secrets from Oxford's past. Armed with her insider knowledge of the university and with the help of four nosy old ladies from her local Cotswolds village (not to mention a cheeky little tabby cat named Muesli), Gemma sets out to solve the mystery - all while dealing with her matchmaking mother and the return of her old college love, Devlin O'Connor, now a dashing CID detective.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ignore the cover and buy this cozy mystery
- By Eddie Lynn on 10-01-16
- A Scone to Die For
- Oxford Tearoom Cozy Mysteries, Book 1
- By: H.Y. Hanna
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
A fun mystery
Reviewed: 12-19-17
The characters were well-developed. The story line was enjoyable. Pearl Hewitt's narration was incredible. She nailed Gemma's character and it was easy to discern which character was speaking as each voice was unique. The flow was excellent. I felt like I was listening at the key hole.
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Impertinent Strangers
- By: P. O. Dixon
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 57
An impertinent stranger is thrown into Fitzwilliam Darcy's path and, even though he declares her tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt him, it is all he can do not to think of her. Upon first making Mr. Darcy's acquaintance, Miss Elizabeth Bennet is quite fascinated with him. Then she discovers that the gentleman is haughty and above his company, and she wants nothing to do with him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Impertinent Strangers
- By Debby Sangiovanni on 10-07-19
- Impertinent Strangers
- By: P. O. Dixon
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
They first meet in Kent
Reviewed: 09-29-17
I enjoyed this well written variation of Darcy and Elizabeth's story that begins when they first meet in Kent, while Elizabeth is visiting the Collins's. Pam Dixon keeps the characters true to canon. Pearl Hewitt's narration brings the characters and story to life. Each character's voice is distinct which makes the story so easy to listen to and she brings out their emotions perfectly. This is an enjoyable story and Pearl Hewitt's narration makes it enjoyable to listen to. I highly recommend the audio version of this story.
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The Makings of Mr. Darcy
- Darcy and the Young Knight's Quest Box Set
- By: P O Dixon
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 16 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
What if Elizabeth is promised to another when she meets Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the one man who captures her heart and imagination like no other? What's more, Darcy has an entanglement of his own - an engagement of a peculiar kind. As dire as their chance at happily ever after seems, is there a measure of hope by way of a strong and enduring bond between them?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not my fav
- By Ria on 06-05-20
- The Makings of Mr. Darcy
- Darcy and the Young Knight's Quest Box Set
- By: P O Dixon
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
An adorable Knight
Reviewed: 09-29-17
This updated story by P O Dixon is so well done. I was happy to be able to get this as a boxed set. Pearl Hewitt brought the characters to life with her distinct voices. She brought the story to life. Elizabeth's son, Ben, was so adorable. The story is a fun what if....What if Elizabeth was married, widowed, and has a son who first befriends Mr. Darcy; What if Elizabeth is expected to marry another (for her second husband) and Ben prefers Mr. Darcy over the other....This is a fun I listen that I highly recommend.
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