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My Brother, Your Sister: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
This is a ‘Lizzy is not a Bennet’ story.
A Duchess and two Countesses and their families are forced to stop at the Red Lion Inn in Meryton on their way home to one of their estates due to two of the ladies beginning active labour.
The same day, Fanny Bennet, with Thomas Bennet away in London, also goes into labour with her second child. When she calls for the midwife and Mr. Jones, she is informed they are both at the inn attending two ladies. Fanny asks her mother-in-law Beth Bennet to remain home after the Lucases send their carriage to transport her the one mile to the inn so she may be attended to by the midwife, and if needed, Mr. Jones.
On the 5th day of March 1790, a little after midnight three children are born within minutes of each other, a daughter and two sons. Even though Fanny was hoping for a son to be the heir and eventually end the entail on Longbourn, she accepts her daughter with love. Bennet arrives the day after the birth and discovers he knows the high born men from his days at Cambridge.
After a few days of recovery, the three families and the two male babes continue their journey to their estates and Bennet and Fanny return home to Longbourn to introduce a very excited Jane to her sister, Elizabeth Rose. Jane feels rather smug as she insisted Mama would give her a sister to play with, regardless of Mama’s insistence it would be a brother. Our tale follows the various families and children through the years. As in canon (one of the few similarities) Charles Bingley leases Netherfield Park. In this story, the party he hosts is rather larger than in canon, heavy with eligible men.
Will Darcy be his usual prideful, arrogant, Lizzy insulting self? Will this Bingley be a man of strength or one who is capricious and easily led? Will William Collins make his intrusion into the Bennets’ lives and how will Lady Catherine and Wickham factor into this story? Will our favourite hulking footmen-guards be present?
We know at some point it will be discovered that Lizzy is not the child of Fanny and Thomas Bennet, but who is their son? There were two boys born that night, so we have to discover which one was taken from the Bennets. We will learn why there was a swap and whether it was intentional or an error. Once the two who were swapped are informed they were raised by families which were not theirs by blood, how will they react, and the same question for the families involved.
All of the above questions and many more will be answered as this tale is told.
A Duchess and two Countesses and their families are forced to stop at the Red Lion Inn in Meryton on their way home to one of their estates due to two of the ladies beginning active labour.
The same day, Fanny Bennet, with Thomas Bennet away in London, also goes into labour with her second child. When she calls for the midwife and Mr. Jones, she is informed they are both at the inn attending two ladies. Fanny asks her mother-in-law Beth Bennet to remain home after the Lucases send their carriage to transport her the one mile to the inn so she may be attended to by the midwife, and if needed, Mr. Jones.
On the 5th day of March 1790, a little after midnight three children are born within minutes of each other, a daughter and two sons. Even though Fanny was hoping for a son to be the heir and eventually end the entail on Longbourn, she accepts her daughter with love. Bennet arrives the day after the birth and discovers he knows the high born men from his days at Cambridge.
After a few days of recovery, the three families and the two male babes continue their journey to their estates and Bennet and Fanny return home to Longbourn to introduce a very excited Jane to her sister, Elizabeth Rose. Jane feels rather smug as she insisted Mama would give her a sister to play with, regardless of Mama’s insistence it would be a brother. Our tale follows the various families and children through the years. As in canon (one of the few similarities) Charles Bingley leases Netherfield Park. In this story, the party he hosts is rather larger than in canon, heavy with eligible men.
Will Darcy be his usual prideful, arrogant, Lizzy insulting self? Will this Bingley be a man of strength or one who is capricious and easily led? Will William Collins make his intrusion into the Bennets’ lives and how will Lady Catherine and Wickham factor into this story? Will our favourite hulking footmen-guards be present?
We know at some point it will be discovered that Lizzy is not the child of Fanny and Thomas Bennet, but who is their son? There were two boys born that night, so we have to discover which one was taken from the Bennets. We will learn why there was a swap and whether it was intentional or an error. Once the two who were swapped are informed they were raised by families which were not theirs by blood, how will they react, and the same question for the families involved.
All of the above questions and many more will be answered as this tale is told.
401 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2024
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About the author
Shana Granderson
55 books64 followersI have three children and after a disastrous first marriage I found my soul mate who I thought that was lost to me over 25 years ago. I recently married the love of my life. I live with my soul mate in Australasia and have three pets, two cats, Darcy and Bingley and a golden lab, Honey.
Like many high school students, Pride and Prejudice was assigned to me in an English literature class. It was not my favourite book, but I read it as I had to. I forgot about the book until in my 30’s when I saw and fell in love with the 1995 Pride and Prejudice version made for TV in England, and purchased a copy of the DVD that is now much played.
The tipping point was the 2005 big screen adaption of P&P. Not long after seeing it I found and read the complete works of Jane Austen on Amazon, starting with Pride and Prejudice. The latter book is by far my favourite. After I read it three of four times over, I wistfully said to myself: ‘it is a great pity that Miss Austen never wrote a sequel to her seminal novel.' One day I was searching Kindle books and for the fun of it I entered “Pride and Prejudice Sequel’ into the search not expecting any results.
The rest is history. I discovered the JAFF community and books. I became a veracious reader of JAFF books and once I had devoured all of the sequels and continuations that I could find, I read my first variation. I had been resisting variations wrongly thinking that I would not enjoy them as much as the sequels. Boy, was I ever wrong! Today I am the proud owner of well over 1,000 JAFF novels that I have purchased on Amazon. 'A Change of Fortunes' is my first book that I wrote. There are a number of others on the way.
Like many high school students, Pride and Prejudice was assigned to me in an English literature class. It was not my favourite book, but I read it as I had to. I forgot about the book until in my 30’s when I saw and fell in love with the 1995 Pride and Prejudice version made for TV in England, and purchased a copy of the DVD that is now much played.
The tipping point was the 2005 big screen adaption of P&P. Not long after seeing it I found and read the complete works of Jane Austen on Amazon, starting with Pride and Prejudice. The latter book is by far my favourite. After I read it three of four times over, I wistfully said to myself: ‘it is a great pity that Miss Austen never wrote a sequel to her seminal novel.' One day I was searching Kindle books and for the fun of it I entered “Pride and Prejudice Sequel’ into the search not expecting any results.
The rest is history. I discovered the JAFF community and books. I became a veracious reader of JAFF books and once I had devoured all of the sequels and continuations that I could find, I read my first variation. I had been resisting variations wrongly thinking that I would not enjoy them as much as the sequels. Boy, was I ever wrong! Today I am the proud owner of well over 1,000 JAFF novels that I have purchased on Amazon. 'A Change of Fortunes' is my first book that I wrote. There are a number of others on the way.
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May 20, 2024
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS *** I try not to.
>>Rating: mature teen: some language might be offensive but nothing dramatic. There was a compromise attempt.
>>Angst Level: slight to medium as a compromise attempt was revealed
>>Tissue Alert: feelings would range from elation to despair. There would be winners and losers in the reveal. I felt for those hurting. This may be a trigger warning for those who have had a disappointment and loss.
>>Source: Borrowed from KU [5-18-24]: I volunteered to leave a review of my thoughts and opinions. The mistakes and conjectures are mine. [4.5 Stars]
>>Trope: [1] As the blurb stated: Lizzy is not a Bennet. Three children were born within minutes of each other. Somehow, the babies were switched. The how and the why would be revealed many years later. [2] Wickham was a nice guy. [3] NSN Bingley. To be fair, he was simply lacking what it took to rein in his sister and be a man and the head of his family. Oh, Charles, you picked the wrong horse to back. [3] Different pairings for several characters [not D&E, they were safe] [4] M&M Bennet were sensible. Seriously? Yep, they had their house in order. That is always fun to read. I get tired of a Bennet who makes fun of and teases his wife to distraction. [5] Crazy wealth, titles, and with Royal connections, you know, the usual, etc.
I enjoy this author’s stories. They are creative and always make me smile or shudder. There are several recurring characters that I look for in each SG story. I was not disappointed. The two bodyguards, Johns and Biggs were front and present and more than ready to protect their charge. One would find out just how protective these two could be.
The angst, over what happened that fateful night at the Meryton Inn, is similar to other stories by this author. Character names and titles were reused and I didn’t mind that. There would be tears and laughter. Not everyone would have a happy ending.
Villains: The cast of characters for villains was reduced by one as George Wickham turned out to be a nice guy. Who knew? Another villain would, however, take his place. His comeuppance would be spectacular.
Caroline Bingley bit the hand that fed her. Her coup de grâce thrust her and her brother into disgrace of magnitude proportion. Bingley, boyo, you backed the wrong horse.
>>Rating: mature teen: some language might be offensive but nothing dramatic. There was a compromise attempt.
>>Angst Level: slight to medium as a compromise attempt was revealed
>>Tissue Alert: feelings would range from elation to despair. There would be winners and losers in the reveal. I felt for those hurting. This may be a trigger warning for those who have had a disappointment and loss.
>>Source: Borrowed from KU [5-18-24]: I volunteered to leave a review of my thoughts and opinions. The mistakes and conjectures are mine. [4.5 Stars]
>>Trope: [1] As the blurb stated: Lizzy is not a Bennet. Three children were born within minutes of each other. Somehow, the babies were switched. The how and the why would be revealed many years later. [2] Wickham was a nice guy. [3] NSN Bingley. To be fair, he was simply lacking what it took to rein in his sister and be a man and the head of his family. Oh, Charles, you picked the wrong horse to back. [3] Different pairings for several characters [not D&E, they were safe] [4] M&M Bennet were sensible. Seriously? Yep, they had their house in order. That is always fun to read. I get tired of a Bennet who makes fun of and teases his wife to distraction. [5] Crazy wealth, titles, and with Royal connections, you know, the usual, etc.
I enjoy this author’s stories. They are creative and always make me smile or shudder. There are several recurring characters that I look for in each SG story. I was not disappointed. The two bodyguards, Johns and Biggs were front and present and more than ready to protect their charge. One would find out just how protective these two could be.
The angst, over what happened that fateful night at the Meryton Inn, is similar to other stories by this author. Character names and titles were reused and I didn’t mind that. There would be tears and laughter. Not everyone would have a happy ending.
Villains: The cast of characters for villains was reduced by one as George Wickham turned out to be a nice guy. Who knew? Another villain would, however, take his place. His comeuppance would be spectacular.
Caroline Bingley bit the hand that fed her. Her coup de grâce thrust her and her brother into disgrace of magnitude proportion. Bingley, boyo, you backed the wrong horse.
December 18, 2024
Outstanding Narration
This review is from an audiobook perspective.
I love this narrator and most pleased Karen Cass is doing JAFF. Her performance for all characters is very engaging.
I really enjoyed the premise of this variation too—Elizabeth is switched at birth and is not a Bennet. With the exception of a crazy Caroline and a side villain near the end, all the characters are very likeable. I think this author’s books present very well on audio, especially with an engaging voice actor. Well done.
This review is from an audiobook perspective.
I love this narrator and most pleased Karen Cass is doing JAFF. Her performance for all characters is very engaging.
I really enjoyed the premise of this variation too—Elizabeth is switched at birth and is not a Bennet. With the exception of a crazy Caroline and a side villain near the end, all the characters are very likeable. I think this author’s books present very well on audio, especially with an engaging voice actor. Well done.
May 20, 2024
This was a cuter variation from this author
It follows this author's regular formula. But it was interesting to see how the switch was handled with so many families involved.
The Bingleys and a minor big bad lent a little drama to the tale.
It follows this author's regular formula. But it was interesting to see how the switch was handled with so many families involved.
The Bingleys and a minor big bad lent a little drama to the tale.
June 20, 2024
Three ladies give birth on the same evening in Meryton resulting in a second daughter for Francis Bennet, and a son to each of the visiting families. A twist of fate driven by an evil man creates mystery, surprise and turmoil as the families lives are more intertwined than anyone could have expected. In the midst of potential chaos, young people find out what "who I am" can change in a moment while also falling in love.
May 10, 2025
One-Sided Characters and. Worse
I could not read this in its entirety. While the premise was tolerable, the author’s use of countless words of three or more syllables for the sake of sounding, I don’t know, educated, intelligent, or proper the times ruined the already poor flow. Instead, it seemed as if the author would just pull the most obscure word out the thesaurus when a plethora of more appropriate words could be used!
The characters are all so incredibly one-sided. The good guys are all good, the bad guys are bad to an almost ridiculous extent. This isn’t the first work I’ve attempted to read by this author. In fact, I had hopes that her style would improve. Thankfully this was included in KU, because I would demand my money back had I paid to read this.
I could not read this in its entirety. While the premise was tolerable, the author’s use of countless words of three or more syllables for the sake of sounding, I don’t know, educated, intelligent, or proper the times ruined the already poor flow. Instead, it seemed as if the author would just pull the most obscure word out the thesaurus when a plethora of more appropriate words could be used!
The characters are all so incredibly one-sided. The good guys are all good, the bad guys are bad to an almost ridiculous extent. This isn’t the first work I’ve attempted to read by this author. In fact, I had hopes that her style would improve. Thankfully this was included in KU, because I would demand my money back had I paid to read this.
May 19, 2024
Truly a great read
I love an angst free, loving family book. This is a Lizzy is not a Bennet, but a member of a large extended family. Great book to relax and enjoy the lives of our favourite couple! Thanks for a pleasant evening read!
I love an angst free, loving family book. This is a Lizzy is not a Bennet, but a member of a large extended family. Great book to relax and enjoy the lives of our favourite couple! Thanks for a pleasant evening read!
May 19, 2024
A nice read but…
I really enjoy all the books by this author but was a little disappointed there wasn’t more of the usual villainy. But Shana weaves a great yarn and her love of big extended loving families comes thru.
Thank you!
I really enjoy all the books by this author but was a little disappointed there wasn’t more of the usual villainy. But Shana weaves a great yarn and her love of big extended loving families comes thru.
Thank you!
May 21, 2024
Really enjoyable.
This was a delightful easy read. I wish there was a family tree because I kept forgetting who was the child of who, especially with the inter marriages of some of the older siblings.
This was a delightful easy read. I wish there was a family tree because I kept forgetting who was the child of who, especially with the inter marriages of some of the older siblings.
May 31, 2024
Another great story
I loved the Bennett's in this story. It was very well laid out and fleshed characters old and new. Excellent story
I loved the Bennett's in this story. It was very well laid out and fleshed characters old and new. Excellent story
January 24, 2025
As always with this author it is a game of "hunt the plot". There is a plot and, whilst being far fetched, it is fun. Plot writing is this author's strength. In reading these books I know what I will get and so I go into them eyes wide-open. Fun but definitely not great literature.
Unfortunately there is so much unnecessary writing the plot gets buried under never-ending lists of names and wealth. EVERYBODY is named; the grandchildren, the maids, the "second-cousin-twice-removed". It is exhausting for the reader and so unnecessary.
As with all of the author's books there is duplication across the books. This could all be stripped out and would significantly improve the writing.
The language and grammar is not good and there does tend to be too much reliance with this author on threats of sexual violence to make people do what the villains want. I really dislike this plot point and it is lazy.
2* = “it was ok” (Goodreads rating)
Unfortunately there is so much unnecessary writing the plot gets buried under never-ending lists of names and wealth. EVERYBODY is named; the grandchildren, the maids, the "second-cousin-twice-removed". It is exhausting for the reader and so unnecessary.
As with all of the author's books there is duplication across the books. This could all be stripped out and would significantly improve the writing.
The language and grammar is not good and there does tend to be too much reliance with this author on threats of sexual violence to make people do what the villains want. I really dislike this plot point and it is lazy.
2* = “it was ok” (Goodreads rating)
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June 5, 2024
I loved it!
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is a ‘Lizzy is not a Bennet’ story. A Duchess and two Countesses and their families are forced to stop at the Red Lion Inn in Meryton on their way home to one of their estates due to two of the ladies beginning active labour. The same day, Fanny Bennet, with Thomas Bennet away in London, also goes into labour with her second child. When she calls for the midwife and Mr. Jones, she is informed they are both at the inn attending two ladies. Fanny asks her mother-in-law Beth Bennet to remain home after the Lucases send their carriage to transport her the one mile to the inn so she may be attended to by the midwife, and if needed, Mr. Jones. On the 5th day of March 1790, a little after midnight the children are born within minutes of each other, a mix of both sexes. Even though Fanny was hoping for a son to be the heir and eventually end the entail on Longbourn, she accepts her daughter with love. Bennet arrives the day after the birth and discovers he knows the high born men from his days at Cambridge. After a few days of recovery, the three families and the two male babes continue their journey to their estates and Bennet and Fanny return home to Longbourn to introduce a very excited Jane to her sister, Elizabeth Rose. Jane feels rather smug as she insisted Mama would give her a sister to play with, regardless of Mama’s insistence it would be a brother. Our tale follows the various families and children through the years. As in canon (one of the few similarities) Charles Bingley leases Netherfield Park. In this story, the party he hosts is rather larger than in canon, heavy with eligible men. Will Darcy be his usual prideful, arrogant, Lizzy insulting self? Will this Bingley be a man of strength or one who is capricious and easily led? Will William Collins make his intrusion into the Bennets’ lives and how will Lady Catherine and Wickham factor into this story? Will our favourite hulking footmen-guards be present? We know at some point it will be discovered that Lizzy is not the child of Fanny and Thomas Bennet, but who is their son? There were two boys born that night, so we have to discover which one was taken from the Bennets. We will learn why there was a swap and whether it was intentional or an error. Once the two who were swapped are informed they were raised by families which were not theirs by blood, how will they react, and the same question for the families involved. All of the above questions and many more will be answered as this tale is told. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I highly recommend to everyone.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. This is a ‘Lizzy is not a Bennet’ story. A Duchess and two Countesses and their families are forced to stop at the Red Lion Inn in Meryton on their way home to one of their estates due to two of the ladies beginning active labour. The same day, Fanny Bennet, with Thomas Bennet away in London, also goes into labour with her second child. When she calls for the midwife and Mr. Jones, she is informed they are both at the inn attending two ladies. Fanny asks her mother-in-law Beth Bennet to remain home after the Lucases send their carriage to transport her the one mile to the inn so she may be attended to by the midwife, and if needed, Mr. Jones. On the 5th day of March 1790, a little after midnight the children are born within minutes of each other, a mix of both sexes. Even though Fanny was hoping for a son to be the heir and eventually end the entail on Longbourn, she accepts her daughter with love. Bennet arrives the day after the birth and discovers he knows the high born men from his days at Cambridge. After a few days of recovery, the three families and the two male babes continue their journey to their estates and Bennet and Fanny return home to Longbourn to introduce a very excited Jane to her sister, Elizabeth Rose. Jane feels rather smug as she insisted Mama would give her a sister to play with, regardless of Mama’s insistence it would be a brother. Our tale follows the various families and children through the years. As in canon (one of the few similarities) Charles Bingley leases Netherfield Park. In this story, the party he hosts is rather larger than in canon, heavy with eligible men. Will Darcy be his usual prideful, arrogant, Lizzy insulting self? Will this Bingley be a man of strength or one who is capricious and easily led? Will William Collins make his intrusion into the Bennets’ lives and how will Lady Catherine and Wickham factor into this story? Will our favourite hulking footmen-guards be present? We know at some point it will be discovered that Lizzy is not the child of Fanny and Thomas Bennet, but who is their son? There were two boys born that night, so we have to discover which one was taken from the Bennets. We will learn why there was a swap and whether it was intentional or an error. Once the two who were swapped are informed they were raised by families which were not theirs by blood, how will they react, and the same question for the families involved. All of the above questions and many more will be answered as this tale is told. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I highly recommend to everyone.
May 22, 2024
I really wanted to like this book since I love the Lizzy isn’t a Bennet trope. Like all of Shana Granderson’s books, the Bennets are somehow ridiculously wealthy. All of the characters only share a name with the characters of Pride and Prejudice- otherwise they show nothing of their quirks or personalities. Everyone comes across as pretty flat. The romance between Elizabeth and Darcy is pretty boring. Darcy fixes himself early on with little to no inspiration from Elizabeth. Their relationship has no conflict and we never see them banter or even really talk.
The plot was very convoluted. There were too many characters involved and even at the end of the book I’m not sure that I could tell you how everyone was related. Eventually everyone is related by marriage which was a little too much for me. To add to the confusion, almost every character has a nickname that is used intermittently. For some indiscernible reason Kitty is called Cathy in this version. Georgiana also goes by Giana. Jane is often called Janey, which is obnoxious because one of the new characters Granderson created goes by Jamey. It’s too much to keep straight!
I felt that once the baby switch was revealed that the reactions were pretty unbelievable. We don’t get to see Elizabeth develop relationships with her new family- we’re just told they grow close. There’s very little meaningful dialogue between Elizabeth and any character but Jane. I found that disappointing.
My last complaint is that the author uses the word “averred” WAY too much. 55 times in fact. It was extremely irritating.
I think the author would benefit from a good editor. It was frustrating that the book was lengthy (430 ish pages) but it felt like most of the scenes I wanted were missing. I felt like a good fifty pages could have been cut without diminishing the story at all.
It wasn’t my cup of tea, but I don’t think Shana Granderson is a bad writer.
The plot was very convoluted. There were too many characters involved and even at the end of the book I’m not sure that I could tell you how everyone was related. Eventually everyone is related by marriage which was a little too much for me. To add to the confusion, almost every character has a nickname that is used intermittently. For some indiscernible reason Kitty is called Cathy in this version. Georgiana also goes by Giana. Jane is often called Janey, which is obnoxious because one of the new characters Granderson created goes by Jamey. It’s too much to keep straight!
I felt that once the baby switch was revealed that the reactions were pretty unbelievable. We don’t get to see Elizabeth develop relationships with her new family- we’re just told they grow close. There’s very little meaningful dialogue between Elizabeth and any character but Jane. I found that disappointing.
My last complaint is that the author uses the word “averred” WAY too much. 55 times in fact. It was extremely irritating.
I think the author would benefit from a good editor. It was frustrating that the book was lengthy (430 ish pages) but it felt like most of the scenes I wanted were missing. I felt like a good fifty pages could have been cut without diminishing the story at all.
It wasn’t my cup of tea, but I don’t think Shana Granderson is a bad writer.
April 3, 2025
Baby swap?
Be prepared for an out of canon story including changes in many characters. This has a more sensible Mrs. Bennet due to a more involved Mr. Bennet and that his mother is alive and taking the younger Mrs Bennet under her wing. This relationship develop sweetly and the family is much better off than even the local community knows. When Mrs. Bennet starts her labor with her second child, she is moved to the local Inn as two other ladies that are traveling through the area are also in the stages of labor and there’s only one midwife. After the babies are born, and Mr. Bennet, the chest champion at university, arrives he knows the husbands of the other two ladies as he played chess with them in the past. Jump forward years and chess continues via the post and all the children grow up before they meet again. The revelations from that meeting have a substantial impact for all involved. A few other things to be aware of if you are pro Bingley and Jane, this is not a story for you. I did like the changes in Wickham, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst and that we got to enjoy Darcy‘s parents. I borrowed the book via KU & got the audiobook to go with. The narrator was good but not my favorite. It took me a little bit to get into the rhythm but then was able to enjoy it better.
Be prepared for an out of canon story including changes in many characters. This has a more sensible Mrs. Bennet due to a more involved Mr. Bennet and that his mother is alive and taking the younger Mrs Bennet under her wing. This relationship develop sweetly and the family is much better off than even the local community knows. When Mrs. Bennet starts her labor with her second child, she is moved to the local Inn as two other ladies that are traveling through the area are also in the stages of labor and there’s only one midwife. After the babies are born, and Mr. Bennet, the chest champion at university, arrives he knows the husbands of the other two ladies as he played chess with them in the past. Jump forward years and chess continues via the post and all the children grow up before they meet again. The revelations from that meeting have a substantial impact for all involved. A few other things to be aware of if you are pro Bingley and Jane, this is not a story for you. I did like the changes in Wickham, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst and that we got to enjoy Darcy‘s parents. I borrowed the book via KU & got the audiobook to go with. The narrator was good but not my favorite. It took me a little bit to get into the rhythm but then was able to enjoy it better.
May 28, 2024
Mixed feelings
I have mixed feelings about this variation. I could not put it down and I would get frustrated. It had mostly a narrative type story. The author would slow down in places describing everything in details and then skip over then go back in the story then -the present. I like dialogue and when it was present - I Loved those parts of the story. I was laughing and talking to the book.
I deducted a star due to my being confused and having to go back and re-read several times in the story. I also had concerns with the epilogue- to many loose ends.
The best part of the story was some unexpected characters who had transformations. I kept expecting a betrayal. I am happy when the Bennetts are all good people. The worst part of the story - adding a new character and him being a villain. It just seemed forced.
I do highly recommend this variation for any age to read. I did write I could not put it down.
I have mixed feelings about this variation. I could not put it down and I would get frustrated. It had mostly a narrative type story. The author would slow down in places describing everything in details and then skip over then go back in the story then -the present. I like dialogue and when it was present - I Loved those parts of the story. I was laughing and talking to the book.
I deducted a star due to my being confused and having to go back and re-read several times in the story. I also had concerns with the epilogue- to many loose ends.
The best part of the story was some unexpected characters who had transformations. I kept expecting a betrayal. I am happy when the Bennetts are all good people. The worst part of the story - adding a new character and him being a villain. It just seemed forced.
I do highly recommend this variation for any age to read. I did write I could not put it down.
May 17, 2025
Recommended
I do like reading a SG story as I find a nice Mrs B. and a responsible Mr B. a welcome change sometimes. Of course Lizzy and Darcy have their HEA but the story doesn't concern itself with just that. Mr Collins father is the villain at the heart of it, Caroline is delusional and Mr Bingley very weak but Mr Collins experiences change as does Wickham. Though Lady Catherine plays a part it's insignificant. The only thing I could skip is the timeline of births in the epilogue, I like to know the ending for the characters but subsequent births with dates not so much. I'll reread this and will recommend.
I do like reading a SG story as I find a nice Mrs B. and a responsible Mr B. a welcome change sometimes. Of course Lizzy and Darcy have their HEA but the story doesn't concern itself with just that. Mr Collins father is the villain at the heart of it, Caroline is delusional and Mr Bingley very weak but Mr Collins experiences change as does Wickham. Though Lady Catherine plays a part it's insignificant. The only thing I could skip is the timeline of births in the epilogue, I like to know the ending for the characters but subsequent births with dates not so much. I'll reread this and will recommend.
May 20, 2024
Once again a great story
Ms Granderson never fails to bring us great stories. This is a " Lizzie was switched at birth " story with the twist of the addition of two male babies also switched. I did enjoy that Caroline Bingley was dispensed with quickly in the story, the Darcy's parents remain alive, and Wickhams changed his lifestyle. It changes the mood of the story into not being so angst full.
Ms Granderson never fails to bring us great stories. This is a " Lizzie was switched at birth " story with the twist of the addition of two male babies also switched. I did enjoy that Caroline Bingley was dispensed with quickly in the story, the Darcy's parents remain alive, and Wickhams changed his lifestyle. It changes the mood of the story into not being so angst full.
November 24, 2024
This was interesting and a well blended mixture of cannon and non-cannon. I did like how the bennet’s were richer. The Bingley’s were absolutely horrible. I do love how this author uses same characters within her books (greatly appreciate this).
This is a rich Bennet, Lizzy not a Bennet, absolutely Mr B cares, and Mrs B is wonderful!
This was written well, extremely interesting, beautifully done. Absolutely a definite read
This is a rich Bennet, Lizzy not a Bennet, absolutely Mr B cares, and Mrs B is wonderful!
This was written well, extremely interesting, beautifully done. Absolutely a definite read
May 19, 2024
Perfect!!
Angst free and yet full of pathos. This beautiful story is filled with love in all of the best senses of the word. Action packed, fully charged with emotions, actions, and reactions that are believable, or at least desirable. This is a perfect Happily Ever After kind of book.
Angst free and yet full of pathos. This beautiful story is filled with love in all of the best senses of the word. Action packed, fully charged with emotions, actions, and reactions that are believable, or at least desirable. This is a perfect Happily Ever After kind of book.
May 26, 2024
Don't miss this one!
I used to think I could be an author, but stories. Like this show that I cannot . It is hard work to take these characters and put them in,storylines that leave us readers drooling, leaving chores undone, missing sleep -- to see what will happen next. I can't, Grander son can!
I used to think I could be an author, but stories. Like this show that I cannot . It is hard work to take these characters and put them in,storylines that leave us readers drooling, leaving chores undone, missing sleep -- to see what will happen next. I can't, Grander son can!
May 29, 2024
Fantastic, an other brilliant book by this author
I absolutely loved this book this authors books are now a must for me to read and this one has been no let down . I will not give spoilers but Elizabeth it turns out is not a Bennet and Mrs Bennet is completely different too which makes a change to read. Give stars from me.....
I absolutely loved this book this authors books are now a must for me to read and this one has been no let down . I will not give spoilers but Elizabeth it turns out is not a Bennet and Mrs Bennet is completely different too which makes a change to read. Give stars from me.....
May 31, 2024
Prolifically wonderful book
Except for trying to keep up with all the titles and names, how our couple finally came together was wonderful! Our regularly written characters had all new realms involving many surprises, royalty and a massive amount of money! The part I loved was hardly any angst! I loved this book…thank you Ms. Granderson!
Except for trying to keep up with all the titles and names, how our couple finally came together was wonderful! Our regularly written characters had all new realms involving many surprises, royalty and a massive amount of money! The part I loved was hardly any angst! I loved this book…thank you Ms. Granderson!
May 28, 2024
Too Many Family Names
The names of so many non-canon characters got confusing. I enjoyed the early departure of Bingley and Caroline as well as very little Lady Catherine. Any variation in which Elizabeth is not a true Bennet is a favorite and Jane married anyone but Bingley.
The names of so many non-canon characters got confusing. I enjoyed the early departure of Bingley and Caroline as well as very little Lady Catherine. Any variation in which Elizabeth is not a true Bennet is a favorite and Jane married anyone but Bingley.
May 28, 2024
boring and silly
The unlikely storyline could have been enjoyable if the writing was perceptive and witty, but it wasn’t. Instead it was as heavy as bread dough and as had to get through. I hope it was therapeutic for the author as t certainly enervated the reader.
The unlikely storyline could have been enjoyable if the writing was perceptive and witty, but it wasn’t. Instead it was as heavy as bread dough and as had to get through. I hope it was therapeutic for the author as t certainly enervated the reader.
May 31, 2024
Entertaining
Involved variation that this author is known for is very interesting. My only complaint is she 'tells' a lot of the story, but I definitely enjoyed reading it. With the involved storyline you find yourself wanting to find out what happens next. Nice read.
Involved variation that this author is known for is very interesting. My only complaint is she 'tells' a lot of the story, but I definitely enjoyed reading it. With the involved storyline you find yourself wanting to find out what happens next. Nice read.
June 2, 2024
A good read
An interesting spin on how Elizabeth came to be a Bennet.
There were too many characters for me to remember who and how they are connected. However, I am sorry there wasn't more of a storyline involving Saul and Philip after they became a Bennet.
An interesting spin on how Elizabeth came to be a Bennet.
There were too many characters for me to remember who and how they are connected. However, I am sorry there wasn't more of a storyline involving Saul and Philip after they became a Bennet.
June 17, 2024
Interesting story
Some of the events are expected but some are a complete surprise. This story could well be an original and not a variation, but it is entertaining and well written.
Some of the events are expected but some are a complete surprise. This story could well be an original and not a variation, but it is entertaining and well written.
July 15, 2024
A very twisty turney story, it becomes a little difficult to keep track of who belongs to whom but it’s a lot of fun figuring it out. I like this Darcy once he got his head where it should be, and I loved the new and greatly improved Wickham and even the better Bennet’s. A great read.
May 21, 2024
Convoluted but well done.
June 15, 2024
This book was maybe 200 pages longer than it needed to be, with maybe 15 more characters. There also was not great development between Darcy and Elizabeth. Not a fav
July 2, 2024
My brother
My brother...your sister.
Oh what a tangled web we weave, when ...
Births, but switched. Love and confusion when they look like the wrong family.
Enjoyed.
My brother...your sister.
Oh what a tangled web we weave, when ...
Births, but switched. Love and confusion when they look like the wrong family.
Enjoyed.
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