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A Lady's Reputation

A Pride & Prejudice Variation (Unabridged)

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A Lady's Reputation

Written by: Amy D'Orazio
Narrated by: Lillian Rachel
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“Mr Darcy, I am eager to hear your explanation for the fact that quite a few people believe we are engaged.”

It starts with a bit of well-meant advice. Colonel Fitzwilliam suggests to his cousin Darcy that, before he proposes to Elizabeth Bennet in Kent, perhaps he ought to discuss his plans with their families first.

What neither man could have predicted however was that Lord Matlock would write the news to his sister, or that Viscount Saye would overhear and tell his friends, or that his friends might slip a little and let their friends know as well. The news spreads just as quickly through Hertfordshire once Mrs Bennet opens the express Mr Bennet receives from Mr Darcy, and in a matter of days, it seems like everyone knows that Mr Darcy has proposed marriage to Elizabeth Bennet.

Everyone, that is, except Elizabeth herself.

Her refusal is quick and definite - until matters of reputation, hers as well as Jane’s, are considered. Then Mr Darcy makes another offer: summer at Pemberley so that Jane can be reunited with Mr Bingley and so that he can prove to Elizabeth he is not what she thinks of him. Falling in love with him is naturally impossible...but once she knows the man he truly is, will she be able to help herself?

©2019 Amy D'Orazio (P)2019 Amy D'Orazio Fiction Historical Regency Romance Romance
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My new life motto should be WWSD - What Would Saye Do. Viscount Saye is such a delightful character, Austen herself would have wished she created him to begin with. Ms. D'Orazio has tremendous comedic writing. Just brilliant. This was a ride for me as I always root for Elizabeth, yet the author did a wonderful job putting a focus on certain parts of her character to make me understand her more. I really did not enjoy the robotic narrator, but regardless, still a wonderful listen.

A Wonderful Ride

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Love this variation. Darcy has so many qualities, he mostly inspired compassion as he is so honest, ardent with his feelings and sometimes naïve emotional and poetic romantic.
Saye is next best character, he is so funny, made me laugh out loud. The Colonel is great as well especially as confidante to Darcy. I thoroughly enjoyed books by Amy D’Orazio, this one is by far my favourite Pride and Prejudice JAFF and have re-read several times, mainly with audiobooks. Narrator Lillian Rachel is wonderful! Love her portrayal of Darcy 💙. Hope for more books with character Saye!!

Best Darcy Character

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This was another very enjoyable read by Amy D’Orazio. The premise is straightforward—Darcy shares his plan to wed Elizabeth with his family and Mr Bennet before he proposes to her. Turns out his family lives to gossip, and, before you know it, Elizabeth (and Darcy) finds herself in a very difficult situation. Along the way to a happy ending, we get to know some truly delightful characters. (Lord Saye is particularly amusing, and I love the relationship between him, Col. Fitzwilliam, and Darcy.) I enjoyed this take on Bingley, too, which was an uncommon one. I could see some readers not liking it, though. There is some angst, but nothing over the top.
The narration was solid.

Amazing!

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