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Mrs. Wickham
- Narrated by: Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
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Mrs. Wickham
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Publisher's Summary
Imagine if you made one little mistake when you were young and were punished for it for the rest of your life. Well, that’s what happened to Lydia (yes, that Lydia, the youngest Bennet sister from Pride and Prejudice), and she’s here to set the record straight. Hold on to your teacups and get ready for sophisticated (and a little bit naughty) hot takes and witty banter that’ll make you laugh—and think.
We meet Lydia just as she is denounced by her family, exiled miles from home, and married to the rogue George Wickham, who seems to love all women...except his own wife. She must learn to summon great bravery to carve out a place for herself in the society that has brutally rejected her.
Lydia isn’t the traditional Austen heroine, and this isn’t a traditional, polite period drama. Lydia is a badass. A trailblazer. She’s fierce and fiercely funny. And she might inhabit the Regency period, but she’s fighting the same battle many of us are today—having to defend the decisions she’s made and the person she chooses to love, to shut out the 'trolls' and gossips, to hold her head high in a world that will judge her for any mistake she makes.
Starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley (Fargo, The Lost Daughter) and Johnny Flynn (Lovesick, Stardust), this hilarious and timely listen is for fans of classics with a twist. Writer and creator playwright Sarah Page says that she wrote Mrs. Wickham to 'entertain people with a romantic, optimistic, and seductive comedy,' but that there’s also a 'message held at its heart to treat each other with kindness.'
If you binged Bridgerton, this one’s for you.
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, Emily Barber, Fehinti Balogun, Adrian Edmondson, Leila Farzad, Stephanie Hyam, Jodie McNee, Natalie Simpson, Ray Panthaki and Emily Johnstone
Directed by Eleanor Rhode. Sound Design by David Gregory. Co-produced by Wondermore Productions.
Portions of this audio drama contain mature language and themes. Listener discretion is advised.
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- HellyBelly
- 22-09-2022
Light hearted joy
A delightful alternative story from the pride and prejudice series. Taking me on a wonderful journey from Lydia's view point. I haven't read a book in ages that captivated me into another world for a brief moment.
Make sure you listen to the point Lydia makes at three very end. It's well worth noting!
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- Sue Review
- 09-12-2022
Fabulous
Wow what a production, so entertaining, so professional. Do not miss this engaging version of Lydia's story.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-03-2023
Simply amazing!
It’s extraordinary how a different perspective can completely change your opinion of a character!
I’ve always found Lydia to be annoying and vain, and I wasn’t sure I would be able to enjoy a story from her point of view. How wrong I was! Her new found tenacity and empathy was truely enjoyable to listen to. It shines through that the story was intended to be an audiobook - it was a truely engaging performance.
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- Taryn A Elliott
- 27-02-2023
Absolutely fantastic!
What a breath of fresh air! Such a fun take on Lydia and so well performed. Thoroughly enjoyed it, the voices of Lydia and Wickham were a joy to listen to.
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- Julia
- 15-09-2022
Surprisingly witty and fun
I really enjoyed this. Quick-witted and funny. I loved this version of Lydia and Wickham. Short and full of poignant subtleties . Beautifully narrated by all contributors .
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- Anonymous User
- 27-09-2022
Enjoyable
An enjoyable short story that imagines things from Lydia’s perspective and explores how her choices and life played out.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-09-2022
Loved it!
Great story and awesome performance but especially Jessie Buckley who does such a perfect job!
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- Anonymous User
- 30-09-2022
About time
Loved the interpretation of Lydia and how she had matured. Finally it was time to hear a positive story about Lydia and her road to redemption with feminine empowerment and love.
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- SparklesandLace
- 03-10-2022
I can’t decide if I liked it or not!
I can’t decide if I like it or not.
I think I like it because I love anything with these characters.
The story is so short and swings from one extreme to the other with little to no explanation.
The music throughout is very annoying.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-09-2022
surprisingly satisfying
Lydia did leave her family under a cloud and by this account was punished. i enjoyed hearing about her life once she left her family home in the carriage with mr wickham. Entertaining to the end,
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