An Unpleasant Sort of Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Review also posted on my blog

https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/2023/05/elizabeth-bennet-is-well-known-for-her.html

Elizabeth Bennet, is well known for her love of rambling over the Hertfordshire countryside. A favourite spot to watch the dawn, is Oakham Mount.

One November morning, her peace is disturbed by a meeting between two men of her acquaintance.

The handsome soldier, George Wickham, struggling manfully, having had his prospects blighted by the proud, disdainful Mr Darcy.

While Elizabeth is shielded from view behind a tree. She listens to Mr Darcy and Wickham talking, then arguing.
She discovers that Wickham is in fact a scoundrel and a liar, while Darcy is all that is good.

She sees both men leave and watches Wickham ride into Meryton.

Next evening at the Netherfield ball, the shocking news of George Wickham's murder is announced.

As the last person to meet with Wickham, Darcy is a suspect.

Elizabeth risks her reputation by revealing her presence at Oakham Mount, in order to clear Darcy.

There are of course consequences to this revelation. Darcy feels duty bound to offer for Elizabeth.

Most of the book is the progress of their courtship, which is sweet.

An enjoyable variation and a well narrated audiobook.