No Less Resentment

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

De: Nan Harrison

Narrado por: Simon Alison

All of his efforts to forget her had failed, and he had accepted that some part of her would always be with him

In the winter of 1812, a fatal accident on a stormy night plunges the Bennet family into mourning and scandal. Shunned and isolated from nearly everyone they have ever known and loved each of the Bennet sisters hurries to marry, to provide themselves the respectability of married women. Miss Elizabeth Bennet settles into marriage of prudence with a man she respects but could never completely love.

Fitzwilliam Darcy left Hertfordshire determined to put Elizabeth Bennet and her fine eyes behind him. Disgusted by society and plagued by memories he would just as soon forget, he tries to seclude himself at Pemberley. Alas, the treachery and extortion of someone he once trusted leads him to settle into a marriage both he and his bride despise.

Shortly after he becomes a widower, a chance discovery on a beach in Devon brings Elizabeth Bennet back to Darcy’s mind. Not knowing anything of what has befallen her in the years since that fateful autumn in Hertfordshire he sets out to find her and, if possible, court her.

Will the tumult both have endured in the years since last they met be put aside? Will their long-awaited second chance at love finally lead to happily ever after?

©2024 Nancy Narigon (P)2025 Quills & Quartos Publishing

I couldn’t put this down.

Amazing story arc. This is one of those ‘one thread pulled’ stories, but it’s a huge thread. And the threads that unraveled afterwards were painful to observe or listen to. And they did really unravel. Oh my, my gut hurt for many of the indignities the Bennet family suffered after what happened to their youngest daughter. Lydia died during her running away with Wickham. The cart he stole met with a horrific accident killing them both.

That first change in the familiar narrative changed so many other things and not, at first, for the good. I loved this book, I can see myself listening to this many times in the future.

I have to stop here so I don’t spoil the rest of the story. Very well written. I liked the narrator very much. I highly recommend this for JAFF readers. Now I’m wanting more from this author.

New Top 5

I will be looking for more by Nan Harrison! Before starting this story be sure all of your chores or meetings are done for the day. Hopefully, find yourself a cozy corner or a shady spot under a palm tree on the beach. This is a binge worthy listen.

The characters are richly defined to the point of being more than one dimensional. They are well built and investable.

Simon Allison does a great job. Had this been SZ or HF the characters would’ve jumped out of the Audio dimension. 😉

Very well written! Excellent narration!

Narrator is one of the best I’ve heard. Story is very well developed. Unique plot

Great story!

Subtitled ‘Elizabeth’s Adventures as a ‘beard.’

This is a really great story. I have read so many variations at this point (over the last nine years) that I rarely read one (any more) that is without a trope that has been thoroughly exhausted by other writers before.
What I loved: The clever way E & D are both widowed and yet never really married, Mr. Bennet’s unconventional response to his community, the disposition of the family at Rosings, the surprise of Charlotte’s resolution, Bingley’s bland character revision, and the surprising way each sister marries a humble man who achieves more because of their Bennet spouse. There are so many intricate ways the author weaves their lives together.

I also loved that this story frequently made me chuckle.

Highly recommended, so entertaining I listened to the whole thing in one day, the audio book equivalent to “couldn’t put it down.”

Congratulations to the author.

Lovely off canon story

I read the book and liked it very much so I decided to try the audiobook. It is a wonderful rendition, the story comes alive. I will be listening to this again. I love the off canon variations. The narrator was perfect.

Fabulous Variation with Excellent Narrator

I hesitated about purchasing this audiobook as it sounded too dark or drama-filled for my tastes, but all the rave reviews made me take a chance and I am very glad I did. An excellent story, very well-developed and craftily unfurled. I couldn’t stop listening to find out what happened next. The narrator is new-to-me but is a great reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook and I expect I will be re-listening to it again before long.

Emotional, multi-trope listen.

I’m thrilled that this 2024 favourite is now available in audio! I adore this story! Simon Alison’s narration and performance are excellent. The one thing I’d love to hear more from him in future is more distinction between male and female characters. A couple of times, I only realised a different character had begun speaking once the dialogue made it clear. He did great justice to Nan Harrison’s lovely prose, though, and brought out the emotion of the story.

Book review:
The prologue of this book is strikingly atmospheric, as it partly takes place under the sea and instantly creates a sense of mystery and discovery that emerges from its depths. It leaves a lasting impression without revealing too much, as something long-buried stirs beneath the surface. It’s a scene that lingers—the narrative is both haunting and beautifully crafted. From this point, I knew I would not put the book down until I finished it. I love a noteworthy prologue, and I feel this is one of them.

With a tragic event early on that shakes the Bennet family to its core, the first half of the novel is a tearjerker for me. It chronicles the aftermath of Lydia’s elopement with Wickham and offers deeply emotional moments as the Bennets struggle with mourning, isolation, and decisions for their futures. While the first half of the book carries a weight of sorrow, the latter half brings hope to all, and eventually to Darcy, as he and Elizabeth are reunited after several years.

“Elizabeth shook her head in wonder and bemusement. ‘Banishments, elopements, fatal accidents, fighting, insanity, bribery, extortion, shunning, addiction…’ she said, shaking her head and running out of words. ‘If this were a novel, I should think it too far-fetched to read.’”—quote from the book

Yet, that one quote aptly describes Nan Harrison’s No Less Resentment without being over the top. All becomes clear. Will their happiness now be threatened by an unknown enemy? A brilliantly-written and plotted novel that brings second chances to many.

Highly recommend.

Spirit From The Sea

If I were to translate my thoughts about this story into the language of Mrs. Bennet, I would say that Nan Harrison’s “No Less Resentment” is like a Wedding Breakfast Feast. This audio version is no Simple Family Dinner; it’s absolutely delectable. The tantalizing Prologue tempted this listener with a hint of a mystical spirit from the sea guiding a forlorn lover to his destiny. I recommend treating yourself to a thoroughly satisfying banquet of listening pleasure.

There are many noteworthy moments in this book, but I especially liked the inclusion of Wickham’s mental grumbling as he deserted his militia post, Mr. Bennet’s bold honesty with the Meryton matrons, and Darcy’s relaxed conversations with Elizabeth.

OneOne of my favorites.

At first, I had doubts about all the glowing reviews — I thought it might be one of those cases where people praise a book they haven’t actually read. But no, every positive review is well deserved!
The characters go through a tough journey right before our eyes, and that only makes them feel more human to me. I’ll gladly listen to it again — more than once, for sure.

Deserves six stars!

I love that this would have been a compelling story, even without ODC. The stories of each family member are interesting and well rounded. Truly an enjoyable listen!