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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

By: Lauren Gunderson, Margot Melcon
Narrated by: Tala Ashe, Will Brill, William DeMeritt, Sanam Laila Hashemi, Talene Monahon, Amanda Quaid, AJ Shively, Netta Walker
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Step into the warm holiday glow of Pemberley Estate and witness an unexpected romance unfold in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. At last, bookish middle sister, Mary Bennet—forever eclipsed by her sisters’ romantic escapades—takes center stage.

Mary’s world brightens with possibility when a surprising gentleman arrives for Christmas at the Darcy residence. Their shared intellectual passions and endearing social awkwardness create immediate sparks. Capturing the essence of Jane Austen's beloved masterpiece while infusing it with crackling contemporary wit and humor, this delightful continuation breathes new life into the cherished characters and world of Pride and Prejudice.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2025 Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon (P)2025 Audible Originals, LLC. Classics Editors Select Witty

Editorial Review

Oh, Mary!
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Mary Bennet is among Jane Austen’s most dour characters—but all she needed was a proper storyline. She gets one in this audio adaptation of a hit regional play by Lauren Gunderson ( The Half-Life of Marie Curie) and theater director Margot Melcon. We meet the pianoforte-pounding book-nerd Mary as she arrives at Pemberley to spend the holidays with Lizzie and Mr. Darcy. Glum about her dull life at Longbourn, Mary perks up after meeting the map-mad Mr. de Bourgh. Soon, a bevy of Bennet sisters, along with brothers-in-law Darcy and Bingley, conspire to give Mary her happier ending. It’s a plummy confection arriving just in time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth on December 16.—Maggie M., Audible Editor

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it was brilliant to slightly more developed character for Mary. She's strong and intelligent. I like that.

great short story about Mary

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It was elevated by the performance but the story was meh. Felt like a direct Shakespeare rip off.

The performance was good

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The was a fun, well audible rendition performance. I would recommend it to anyone who loves Pride and Prejudice.

Excellent shot story

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Although I prefer longer pieces that can be fleshed out more thoroughly this was an interesting take on yesterday.

A delightful Short Story

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The story was not developed convincingly. The characters were one dimensional and bore little or no resemblance to Jane Austen’s original characters.

Unconvincing plot.

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