Fate and Consequences

De: Linda Wells

Narrado por: Katherine Anderson

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Fitzwilliam Darcy fails to inform the populace of Meryton about the danger posed by having a rake such as George Wickham living in their midst. This was done to protect the reputation of his beloved sister; a sister who he fortunately prevented from eloping with the man. This failure leads to heartache for him and the family of the woman he loved.

In Fate and Consequences, Georgiana Darcy does leave with George Wickham to elope. Darcy finds her in time to prevent the wedding, but not in time to stop the news of her ruin from spreading. Now a humbled man, he must try to find his and his sister's place in society. A twist of Fate introduces him at his darkest hour to the woman he otherwise might have resisted loving, and who helps him to restore his sister, and his wounded soul. This is a what-if story of love and reconciliation. This story contains scenes of a mature nature.

©2009 Linda Wells (P)2025 Linda Wells

Love this story

i was so excited to see an audio book from this author. i enjoy all of her books, they are amongst my favorite JAFF. I am not a fan of this narrator, but she did a good enough job here. Honestly I would have been happy with AI narration if I could have one of this authoer's books. I hope there are more to come in audio.

Could have been a 5…

…but there was way too much sex that was redundant and boring. Four hours (an estimate) was sex and involved Elizabeth and Darcy in ways not keeping with Jane Austen expectations. I fast forwarded a lot and hoped I didn’t miss too much of the story—which I did like overall. The narration was excellent. I’d suggest a re-edit without the sex! (Unless it’s Daniel Day-Lewis on screen playing the part of Darcy!)

Nice, long, romantic tale

I love an in depth multi-faceted variation. This one really shows the negative effects of gossip and reputation, as well as the power of friendship and love. D and E were so sweet together and their romance is lava hot. The performance was good although I enjoyed it more at 1.2 speed. Which also took the listen time down to 25 hours. I look forward to delving into more of this author’s books. #moresteaminJAFF

Loved the book

I have read this book several times and was so excited when I saw the narrated version. Even more so that it wasn't virtual voice. Unfortunately, I did not care for the voice actors male voices. Especially Mr Darcy's voice. it was not deep enough. He sounded more like a boy than a man. Hearing it pulled me out of the story on occasion. Most notably during the "intimate " scenes.
Otherwise, I enjoyed it very much and will listen to it again.
I hope Linda Wells brings more of her books to audio. I have read them many times over the years.

Wonderful story with Heart

This had long been one of my favorite variations. I am happy to now have the narration as it was also amazing. My heartfelt gratitude.

Yay! A Linda Wells Audiobook!

Ms. Wells has been a very long-time favorite author of mine, and I have the paperbacks to prove it. This is thirty hours of listening pleasure, with most of the story taking place after the Ramsgate/Wickham incident that summer through winter. The sad childhood of Fitzwilliam Darcy is explored, along with the unhappy family-pressured marriage of his parents. The origins of the fractious Bennet marriage is also unfolded. Darcy and Elizabeth are each affected by this, and desire respect and love in marriage. Other reviewers of the book tell more of the story. I recommend it!

I will only add that the book and audiobook description clearly state it has scenes of a mature nature. It is my opinion that anyone who disregards that warning and negatively rates this, or any other book or audiobook due to the mature content, is a “MR. COLLINS”. Grab your salts and consider that a lowest-of-the-low insults in a P&P Variation review.

Not a fan

Basic story line was fine but way too long. The random sexual contact was rather gratuitous and repetitive. Found myself fast forwarding.

Linda Wells on Audible!!!!

She has always been one of my favorite authors in this normal has forever been one of my favorites! So very glad to find out that it was now on Audible! Just a beautiful story with lots of twists and turns. The narration was beautifully done. Hoping all the rest of her novels were also be added to Audible.

Awesome!

This was a really great take on a Pride and Prejudice variation. Not only do I absolutely adore the fact that it was longer than the typical 7 or 8 hours, but the story feels more like a saga. That isn't to say that it was overly dramatic, but the amount of situations that occur serve not only to push the story along would do so in such a well-written way that it makes it a pleasure. I especially enjoyed the naughty bits as there were a good amount in here. However it isn't gratuitous or smutty, but still loving and sweet. The narrator was fantastic.

love this story

I love variation that have no angst and this is a great one. I love the way Wickham taken care of but Caroline needed worse. I am glad they had a person reading this instead of AI.