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Much to Be Talked Of

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

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Much to Be Talked Of

By: Nan Harrison
Narrated by: Alice Sockett
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He trusted you with his deepest secrets… I believe he still loves you.

Elizabeth Bennet returns home from Kent with a burdened heart following Mr Darcy’s offer of marriage. She finds it hard to put aside the revelations of the gentleman’s letter—a letter that challenges everything she believed about pride, honour, and love. Reeling from the truths it contains, Elizabeth finds solace not in the bustling Bennet household at Longbourn, but in the quiet counsel of her godfather, Mr Goulding—a wise, kind-hearted neighbour whose own past is marked by tragedy and quiet heroism.

As Elizabeth comes to understand the failings of her own judgment, she also begins to see her family through new eyes—and with it, the social dangers they court daily. But Mr Goulding sees something more in Elizabeth: a strength of character and a moral clarity that make her the perfect steward for a surprising legacy.

With her future irrevocably altered by his final bequest, Elizabeth must navigate newfound purpose, lingering regret, and the bittersweet ache of a love that may be lost forever.

©2025 Nan Harrison (P)2026 Quills & Quartos Publishing Historical Historical Fiction Regency Heartfelt
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I enjoyed the sweet rendition of these well known characters in a much loved classic novel. Very well done but my highest praise is for the narrator who was just perfection and so lovely to listen too. Couldn’t have picked a better narrator.

Cute story, excellent narrator

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Beautifully narrated, this reworking of a classic is lovingly told. The fresh take on the Bennet parents is excellent., as are all the other twists and turns!!!!

Delightful and thought provoking reworking of this classic

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I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. The narration was superb and the storyline engaging. The characters were well developed and the relationship between ODC was managed nicely even though they spent most of the story apart. Mr Goulding was delightful.

Fantastic tale

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