A thoroughly enjoyable variation

Elizabeth becomes Georgiana's companion and, in doing so, gets a very different view of Darcy. Mr Bennet dies before Bingley comes to Netherfield, so their first meeting is her interview for the job. Seeing him from the start as the excellent Master of Pemberley and doting brother to Georgiana, there is no prejudice to overcome and she inevitably falls in love, knowing the vast difference in their stations means it will never be requited. The story is well written and realistic and the bitter misunderstanding that occurs before they finally get together had me on the verge of tears the first time I read it!

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Very good.

I must say that Joana Starnes is quickly becoming one of my most read authors. I like most of her variation very much, and this is by far one of the best I have read so far read.

As always the Narrator did a wonderful job.

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Loved it!

If you could sum up Miss Darcy's Companion in three words, what would they be?

Brilliant, romantic and lovely!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Miss Darcy's Companion?

There were so many moments I loved... Elizabeth secreting away Mr Darcy's handkerchief, the snowball fight, the dance in the orangery, Mr Darcy accusing Elizabeth of betraying him and Georgiana to the dastardly Wickham... and him ultimately realising the truth!

Have you listened to any of Stevie Zimmerman’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Stevie Zimmerman has become my favourite narrator after only two performances. In the only other one I listened to, Mr Bennets Dutiful Daughter, Mr Darcy has quite a slow, considered voice. In Miss Darcy's Companion he sounds the same but speaks at a more normal pace. This confirms the belief I had when I reviewed that perfomance, that Ms Zimmerman really feels the characters and understands what is going on for them and conveys this in her performance. In this tale, where Darcy is happy and sure of himself, there is no hesitation in his voice and he sounds happy. In the other there was a lot of sadness and uncertainty and this was reflected too.

Ms Zimmerman does not just read the story, it is truly a performance - and a brilliant one at that!

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were times when I laughed, times when I felt so sad for the misunderstandings. Joana Starnes is an amazing author and does not rush. Ever. So, while desperately waiting to see how situations are resolved, we get very detailed accounts of thoughts and feelings which adds so much depth to the characters, you feel as if you know them. I get frustrated with many other authors when conflicts are resolved in a blink of an eye. The fact that Joana Starnes does not rush her story telling means that the reader really shares in the agony of the characters.

Any additional comments?

I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves Pride and Prejudice variations. Written in a traditional style with appropriate language and no graphic sex scenes!

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Enjoyable JAFF

Joanna Starnes excels at P & P variations and her imagination knows no bounds.

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Miss Daddy's Companion

This was a. Very Enjoyable book. I look forward to reading
more books by this author

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Such a feel good novel

What can I say? I loved it again. I had such a great time with this one and listened til 1.30 am. How could I have put it away any sooner? I needed to know what happened.

My most favourite moment was, undoubtedly, when Lizzie and Georgiana stood looking on to the Christmas ball, just like Georgiana did when she was a little girl. Listening to Stevie's voice narrating through that passage felt like as if I had been there too. The whole book had me catapulted into early 19th Century England.

Another firm favourite 💕

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Excellent

I really enjoyed this story. It was a novel variation, I highly recommend this book

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A lovely reas

Started & Zimmerman are a match made in heaven.
this was one of those, can't put it down, need to know how it ends books.
Well done the writer

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