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Quills and Quandaries: 3 Pride and Prejudice Variations
Please This is a box set of three previously published MJ Stratton stories.
Love UnfeignedWhen Elizabeth flees to London, a surprising letter from Mr. Darcy sets off a heartfelt correspondence neither expected. Misunderstandings give way to growing affection, but secrets threaten their fragile connection. A sweet, early HEA story where love blossoms through letters and trust is the key to everything.
The Lake House at RamsgateElizabeth and Darcy begin a correspondence across time, each claiming to inhabit the same seaside house—two years apart. As letters turn to affection, they must unravel a mystery that threatens to keep them forever apart. A romantic, time-twisting variation inspired by The Lake House, full of charm and discovery.
Body and SoulWhen Elizabeth Bennet wakes to find herself in her mother’s body—and Mr. Darcy in her father’s—they must work together to return to their rightful selves. As misunderstandings unravel and affections grow, each must confront the past to restore the future. A whimsical and heartfelt twist on Pride and Prejudice, where two couples find love in the most unexpected of circumstances.
Love UnfeignedWhen Elizabeth flees to London, a surprising letter from Mr. Darcy sets off a heartfelt correspondence neither expected. Misunderstandings give way to growing affection, but secrets threaten their fragile connection. A sweet, early HEA story where love blossoms through letters and trust is the key to everything.
The Lake House at RamsgateElizabeth and Darcy begin a correspondence across time, each claiming to inhabit the same seaside house—two years apart. As letters turn to affection, they must unravel a mystery that threatens to keep them forever apart. A romantic, time-twisting variation inspired by The Lake House, full of charm and discovery.
Body and SoulWhen Elizabeth Bennet wakes to find herself in her mother’s body—and Mr. Darcy in her father’s—they must work together to return to their rightful selves. As misunderstandings unravel and affections grow, each must confront the past to restore the future. A whimsical and heartfelt twist on Pride and Prejudice, where two couples find love in the most unexpected of circumstances.
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Published July 31, 2025
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December 29, 2025
As I have read the first of the three stories, Love Unfeigned here is my reviews from that:
Amazon lists this story as appropriate for ages 12 to 18 but I was curious and so did not let that stop me. It was a short story for me.
Most of this story is told in the form of letters: at first with Georgiana forging Darcy writing letters to Elizabeth and answering those received from her. This falls apart when mail to Pemberley is delivered early one day and Darcy receives a letter from Elizabeth, which Georgiana would usually intercept.
So Darcy confronts his sister, who has saved the letters received and made copies of the ones she sent in his name.
Thus we read of Darcy and Elizabeth getting to know each other much better and with her learning his good points and him realizing how wrong some of his opinions were and how insulted she was by those. I found it curious that they even spoke of their favorite thing, i.e. food, animals, etc. Darcy also gives Elizabeth some information about his sister, which, in turn brings those two closer.
I have now read the second of the stories The Lake House at Ramsgate and will post my review of that story so as to take up less space here.
And, again, I find I have read the last of the three stories before Body & Soul so look for my review on the separate edition. Although I reread the first two stories in this variation, I did not read this last story a second time.
Amazon lists this story as appropriate for ages 12 to 18 but I was curious and so did not let that stop me. It was a short story for me.
Most of this story is told in the form of letters: at first with Georgiana forging Darcy writing letters to Elizabeth and answering those received from her. This falls apart when mail to Pemberley is delivered early one day and Darcy receives a letter from Elizabeth, which Georgiana would usually intercept.
So Darcy confronts his sister, who has saved the letters received and made copies of the ones she sent in his name.
Thus we read of Darcy and Elizabeth getting to know each other much better and with her learning his good points and him realizing how wrong some of his opinions were and how insulted she was by those. I found it curious that they even spoke of their favorite thing, i.e. food, animals, etc. Darcy also gives Elizabeth some information about his sister, which, in turn brings those two closer.
I have now read the second of the stories The Lake House at Ramsgate and will post my review of that story so as to take up less space here.
And, again, I find I have read the last of the three stories before Body & Soul so look for my review on the separate edition. Although I reread the first two stories in this variation, I did not read this last story a second time.
August 7, 2025
3 for the price of 1
I have read all of these books individually and then when the box set of the audiobooks were released I quickly bought it and it was so worth it. Below are my individual reviews for each of the books but the audiobook version of each jumped the ratings. I LOVE how Stevie Zimmerman & Harry Frost brought to life each character in the stories and helped you disappear into that world. I have to say that Harry did an amazing job when the characters switched in the last story that you could tell that it was each specific character but coming from a different body - excellent job!!!
Bk 1 Love Unfeigned: Sweet letters reveal hearts
This is a very sweet read. I got the audiobook to go with and Stevie Zimmerman's wonderful narration jumps the story up another notch. Here, we find an inquisitive Georgiana snooping to figure out her brother's mood. She then takes a possible scandalous action to bring him happiness. This will be one to re-read/listen for when I need a quick pick me up story.
Bk 2 The Lake House at Ramsgate: A wonderful blend of a favorite movie and P&P
This is an entirely enjoyable variation that brings Darcy and Elizabeth together via letters via an intriguing way. Pay attention at the beginning as several things will be keys to understanding what is happening. This is a story that I will gladly read again. The softness and colors of the cover fit the story perfectly.
Bk 3 Body and Soul: Can a Freaky Friday body swap change things for the better?
This was such a fun read that when I finished it the first time I went back and read it again. MJ Stratton did a wonderful job sharing this multi-layered love story with us.
Elizabeth and her mother have an argument during the Netherfield Ball. What they don’t know is this is the start of something that will shake up not only their lives but those around them. Elizabeth and Mrs Bennet have to learn to work together to figure out what happened and what needs to happen to change back to their own bodies. This will not be an easy task but will force each of them to find common ground. They start to see things differently but yet realize what needs to change. Elizabeth, now with the authority of the parent, makes the most drastic changes immediately in the household that she has wanted for so long. The relationships between all of the girls and their mother, collectively and individually reach new understandings.
Mr Bennet is cruel in his treatment to his wife and Elizabeth realizes for the first time how damaging these words are to her mother. Mr. Bennet clearly has lessons he needs to desperately learn. Thunder is heard and the next morning he and Mr. Darcy experience a new reality.
I relished seeing these two couples learn to work together as they each have to do the job / life of their respective counterpart. They all need deal with the emotional baggage / damage they have with each other and those around them. I loved this redemption story that saves one marriage and sets up another for success.
If you couldn’t tell I enjoyed this story immensely. I can easily see myself reading it yet again.
I have read all of these books individually and then when the box set of the audiobooks were released I quickly bought it and it was so worth it. Below are my individual reviews for each of the books but the audiobook version of each jumped the ratings. I LOVE how Stevie Zimmerman & Harry Frost brought to life each character in the stories and helped you disappear into that world. I have to say that Harry did an amazing job when the characters switched in the last story that you could tell that it was each specific character but coming from a different body - excellent job!!!
Bk 1 Love Unfeigned: Sweet letters reveal hearts
This is a very sweet read. I got the audiobook to go with and Stevie Zimmerman's wonderful narration jumps the story up another notch. Here, we find an inquisitive Georgiana snooping to figure out her brother's mood. She then takes a possible scandalous action to bring him happiness. This will be one to re-read/listen for when I need a quick pick me up story.
Bk 2 The Lake House at Ramsgate: A wonderful blend of a favorite movie and P&P
This is an entirely enjoyable variation that brings Darcy and Elizabeth together via letters via an intriguing way. Pay attention at the beginning as several things will be keys to understanding what is happening. This is a story that I will gladly read again. The softness and colors of the cover fit the story perfectly.
Bk 3 Body and Soul: Can a Freaky Friday body swap change things for the better?
This was such a fun read that when I finished it the first time I went back and read it again. MJ Stratton did a wonderful job sharing this multi-layered love story with us.
Elizabeth and her mother have an argument during the Netherfield Ball. What they don’t know is this is the start of something that will shake up not only their lives but those around them. Elizabeth and Mrs Bennet have to learn to work together to figure out what happened and what needs to happen to change back to their own bodies. This will not be an easy task but will force each of them to find common ground. They start to see things differently but yet realize what needs to change. Elizabeth, now with the authority of the parent, makes the most drastic changes immediately in the household that she has wanted for so long. The relationships between all of the girls and their mother, collectively and individually reach new understandings.
Mr Bennet is cruel in his treatment to his wife and Elizabeth realizes for the first time how damaging these words are to her mother. Mr. Bennet clearly has lessons he needs to desperately learn. Thunder is heard and the next morning he and Mr. Darcy experience a new reality.
I relished seeing these two couples learn to work together as they each have to do the job / life of their respective counterpart. They all need deal with the emotional baggage / damage they have with each other and those around them. I loved this redemption story that saves one marriage and sets up another for success.
If you couldn’t tell I enjoyed this story immensely. I can easily see myself reading it yet again.
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