
Of Youth and Yearning
A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Buy for $4.99
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Virtual Voice
-
By:
-
Jae George

This title uses virtual voice narration
About this listen
This novella of about 44,000 words is about the fulfillment of Elizabeth’s Bennet’s childhood wish to be Mrs. Darcy.
Excerpt: The young couple joined hands as they stood together in the sun-filled meadow of the sprawling estate of Pemberley. “Dearly beloved,” the ceremony began, “we have gathered here to witness the joining of this couple in holy matrimony.” The speaker did his best to remember the words of the marriage service without the benefit of his prayer book. He forged on. “If anyone knows of any reason these two should not be wed, let him speak now or forever hold his peace.”
With no other actual witnesses, after a silence of less than a minute, twelve-year-old Fitzwilliam Darcy continued. “Do you, Seth Tobias Henry Darcy, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?”
The towheaded seven-year-old groom grinned at his bride and replied resolutely, “I do.”
“And do you, Elizabeth Rose Bennet, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?”
“I do,” the tiny brunette repeated with a slight giggle that caused her daisy chain headdress to wobble atop her dark curls.
“Then, I now pronounce you husband and wife. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder.”
The groom pulled his five-year-old bride closer to plant an awkward kiss on her rosy cheek.
People who viewed this also viewed...
-
Ardently
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Caitlin Williams
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
So much in life depends on chance and sheer luck. How much do we often owe to being in the right place at the right time? In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet plans to visit the Lake District with her uncle and aunt, yet ends up at Pemberley instead, just as, by coincidence, Mr Darcy also arrives home. They meet, understand one another better and all eventually ends well. But what if they did not have such luck? What if Elizabeth actually went to the Lake District and was nowhere near Pemberley, and she and Mr Darcy never met again until another four years had gone by? Now...
-
-
This is in my top 3 favorites
- By Monlop on 04-03-25
By: Caitlin Williams
-
SILENCE BOOK 1
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Selene L. Garrou
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fanny Gardiner Bennet is the third person in a family that fell victim to a terrible Generational Curse. She followed the advice of her mother, a woman who treated all of her children save Fanny, as if they were strangers come to ask for money. Lydia Gardiner, Fanny’s mother told her that she would know from birth, the child who would elevate her to the highest echelon of society. From the moment of Lydia’s birth, her other four daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary and Katherine became, ‘those girls’ to Fanny. She wanted nothing to do with any of them, save use and abuse them as much as...
-
-
Excellent
- By jaimarie on 10-20-24
By: Selene L. Garrou
-
Of Memories and Men
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This novel of 67,000 words is a sweet and clean variation of Pride and Prejudice written from a Christian perspective. The characters meet as children and grow in understanding of themselves and each other over the period of Elizabeth at age five until her marriage. There are no super-villains to wreak havoc on our heroes or heroines in this low-angst retelling. Except: Summer 1796 - On a mild summer day in Hertfordshire, Lady Anne Darcy sat in the shade of the terrace overlooking the generous expanse of manicured lawn behind their leased estate. Netherfield Park was an agreeable location ...
-
-
Elizabeth is a charming little girl
- By bebe on 05-23-24
By: Jae George
-
Of Gates and Grace
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Of Gates and Grace is a light, sweet, very low-angst novella of a little 39,000 words written from a decidedly Christian perspective. When Darcy and Elizabeth meet for the first time – or is it the second? – he mistakes her for a wood nymph. Excerpt: “Well, are you coming in?” After a pause, the gatekeeper, presumably St. Peter, repeated more slowly as if he was speaking to slow-witted children, “So are you two coming in or staying out there?” Darcy spoke first, “I don’t think I’m finished yet. I have more that I need to accomplish. My sister isn’t yet married, and…and...
-
-
Very enjoyable
- By bebe on 09-05-24
By: Jae George
-
Saving Jane
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: AnnaMarie Wallace
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The new tenant of Netherfield Park leaves Meryton without offering for Jane. He loves her but is reluctant to take on the support of her entire family in the event of Mr. Bennet's death, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are thus determined to force Jane to wed Mr. Collins. Lizzy will do anything to save Jane from such a fate! She spirits Jane away to the Gardiners in London. Determined not to let history repeat itself, they introduce themselves to new acquaintances as orphans with no other siblings. Romances flourish with Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy, but the two sisters are all too aware that the ...
-
-
Elizabeth is a fibber
- By bebe on 09-05-24
-
Blessing or Burden
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Elaine Burkett
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Elizabeth Bennet unexpectedly inherits a large fortune as the story begins. The effects of this surprising situation are, at first, delightful. Elizabeth is able to provide her sisters with suitable dowries as well as a delightful shopping trip in London. As the realities of her situation set in, however, her male friends and neighbors turn into fortune hunters, swamping her with unwanted attention. After a few dangerous scrapes, Elizabeth decides to try her luck in London, hoping that by keeping her good fortune a secret, she can find a suitable ...
-
-
Interesting variation. Although there were the usual characters, they appeared in a different fashion.
- By Anonymous User on 03-30-25
By: Elaine Burkett
-
Ardently
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Caitlin Williams
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
So much in life depends on chance and sheer luck. How much do we often owe to being in the right place at the right time? In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet plans to visit the Lake District with her uncle and aunt, yet ends up at Pemberley instead, just as, by coincidence, Mr Darcy also arrives home. They meet, understand one another better and all eventually ends well. But what if they did not have such luck? What if Elizabeth actually went to the Lake District and was nowhere near Pemberley, and she and Mr Darcy never met again until another four years had gone by? Now...
-
-
This is in my top 3 favorites
- By Monlop on 04-03-25
By: Caitlin Williams
-
SILENCE BOOK 1
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Selene L. Garrou
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fanny Gardiner Bennet is the third person in a family that fell victim to a terrible Generational Curse. She followed the advice of her mother, a woman who treated all of her children save Fanny, as if they were strangers come to ask for money. Lydia Gardiner, Fanny’s mother told her that she would know from birth, the child who would elevate her to the highest echelon of society. From the moment of Lydia’s birth, her other four daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary and Katherine became, ‘those girls’ to Fanny. She wanted nothing to do with any of them, save use and abuse them as much as...
-
-
Excellent
- By jaimarie on 10-20-24
By: Selene L. Garrou
-
Of Memories and Men
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This novel of 67,000 words is a sweet and clean variation of Pride and Prejudice written from a Christian perspective. The characters meet as children and grow in understanding of themselves and each other over the period of Elizabeth at age five until her marriage. There are no super-villains to wreak havoc on our heroes or heroines in this low-angst retelling. Except: Summer 1796 - On a mild summer day in Hertfordshire, Lady Anne Darcy sat in the shade of the terrace overlooking the generous expanse of manicured lawn behind their leased estate. Netherfield Park was an agreeable location ...
-
-
Elizabeth is a charming little girl
- By bebe on 05-23-24
By: Jae George
-
Of Gates and Grace
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Of Gates and Grace is a light, sweet, very low-angst novella of a little 39,000 words written from a decidedly Christian perspective. When Darcy and Elizabeth meet for the first time – or is it the second? – he mistakes her for a wood nymph. Excerpt: “Well, are you coming in?” After a pause, the gatekeeper, presumably St. Peter, repeated more slowly as if he was speaking to slow-witted children, “So are you two coming in or staying out there?” Darcy spoke first, “I don’t think I’m finished yet. I have more that I need to accomplish. My sister isn’t yet married, and…and...
-
-
Very enjoyable
- By bebe on 09-05-24
By: Jae George
-
Saving Jane
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: AnnaMarie Wallace
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The new tenant of Netherfield Park leaves Meryton without offering for Jane. He loves her but is reluctant to take on the support of her entire family in the event of Mr. Bennet's death, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are thus determined to force Jane to wed Mr. Collins. Lizzy will do anything to save Jane from such a fate! She spirits Jane away to the Gardiners in London. Determined not to let history repeat itself, they introduce themselves to new acquaintances as orphans with no other siblings. Romances flourish with Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy, but the two sisters are all too aware that the ...
-
-
Elizabeth is a fibber
- By bebe on 09-05-24
-
Blessing or Burden
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Elaine Burkett
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Elizabeth Bennet unexpectedly inherits a large fortune as the story begins. The effects of this surprising situation are, at first, delightful. Elizabeth is able to provide her sisters with suitable dowries as well as a delightful shopping trip in London. As the realities of her situation set in, however, her male friends and neighbors turn into fortune hunters, swamping her with unwanted attention. After a few dangerous scrapes, Elizabeth decides to try her luck in London, hoping that by keeping her good fortune a secret, she can find a suitable ...
-
-
Interesting variation. Although there were the usual characters, they appeared in a different fashion.
- By Anonymous User on 03-30-25
By: Elaine Burkett
-
Of Adoption and Acceptance
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This is yet another sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice Variation. This book of 64,000 words takes Elizabeth and Darcy out of their usual circumstances and meeting places. All of the usual villains are part of the story but minimized significantly. If you enjoy a light-hearted version of Our Dear Couple’s road to Happily Ever After, this may be a book for you. Excerpt: Mr. Thomas Bennet massaged his temples as his five-day-old daughter again woke and cried in hungry complaint. He and the wet nurse Mrs. Lindsay had been on the road for two days with the infant, and his nerves had ...
-
-
The story is engaging.
- By Paula M Krause on 01-23-25
By: Jae George
-
A Wedding Necessity
- A Pride & Prejudice Regency Variation Novella
- By: Charlotte Browning, a Lady, JAff
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
New Edition improved Version as of July 2017 Reeling from Mr. Darcy's proposal at Hunsford, Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice goes for a walk to clear her head and gets caught in the rain. Seeking shelter in a shed, who should she find there but Darcy himself! Discovered with him in a compromising situation, the only way to save her reputation is to marry this man she despises. Furious with Darcy for placing her in this position, she refuses to be the docile wife he expects. Yet as they settle into life at Pemberley, she sees a side of him she never knew before. Will ...
-
-
AI is terrible—so is Elizabeth!
- By Alone67 on 03-01-24
By: Charlotte Browning, and others
-
From the Hedgerows to Windsor
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Eselle Teays
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
“This Work Is, By His Royal Highness’s Permission, Most Respectfully Dedicated, By His Royal Highness’s Dutiful And Obedient Humble Servant, The Author.” Underneath the dedication was a line written by the Royal Librarian during the Regency, Mr. Stanier Clarke: ‘A Scribbler: The Honorable Miss Elizabeth Bennet.’ What is the story behind this novel, which was distinguished enough that the Prince Regent, later George IV, requested a dedication to himself? Was the author from the peerage, or did she earn the title? —Prologue, From the Hedgerows to Windsor After Hunsford, ...
-
-
Wonderful P&P Variation
- By Sharon on 02-22-25
By: Eselle Teays
-
Hope For Mr. Darcy
- By: Jeanna Ellsworth
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Still shaken from his horrible proposal, Elizabeth Bennet falls ill at the Rosings Parsonage upon reading Fitzwilliam Darcy’s letter. In her increasingly delirious state, unfathomable influences inspire her to write an impulsive response. The letter gives Mr. Darcy hope in a way that nothing else could. As her illness progresses, Darcy is there at her side, crossing boundaries he has never crossed, declaring things he has never declared. A unique experience bridges them over their earlier misunderstandings, and they start to work out their differences. That is, until Elizabeth begins to ...
-
-
The sun is the Son
- By Lowcountry girl on 04-06-24
By: Jeanna Ellsworth
-
Of Friendship and Forgiveness
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Of Friendship and Forgiveness is a sweet, clean, low angst Pride and Prejudice variation of 62,000 words written from a Christian perspective. Excerpt: Elizabeth lay back onto the grass allowing the sun to warm her face and the breeze to tousle her hair. The gloriously vivid blue sky was reflected perfectly in the still end of the loch while the waterfall at the other end sent a cooling mist into the air. Perfect. This was a perfectly lovely day in a perfectly lovely place. She thought about the series of events that had brought her here to this remote estate in Scotland, alone except for ...
-
-
Great Story, Virtual Voice?
- By Amazon Customer on 02-16-25
By: Jae George
-
Fortunate Diversions
- A Pride & Prejudice Variation
- By: Campbell Davies
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is distressed. Not only is his friend Bingley engaged to a woman who may not return his affection, but her sister is all that he should not desire. Darcy is finished fighting against his feelings, however, and resolves to marry Elizabeth Bennet. Except that she doesn't want him. Elizabeth is puzzled by the gentleman from the Lake District. He runs hot one minute and cold the next. When she finds herself alone with him, his character is revealed. But a proposal by her cousin forces her out of Hertfordshire and into London, and Elizabeth's youngest sister is propelled ...
-
-
the narrator
- By Angela Campbell on 03-20-25
By: Campbell Davies
-
Of Permission and Providence
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy and Elizabeth meet for the first time when Mr. Darcy Senior stumbles across Elizabeth on the estate grounds. Without a clue as to who this gentleman truly is, she is shepherded into the study to meet the young master of Pemberley. This 62,000 word novel is written from a decidedly Christian perspective although there are scenes of non-graphic intimacy between married couples. Except: “Father, what are you about? Why did you coerce poor Miss Bennet into the study? " "Please sit down, Son. Do you not remember our agreement...
-
-
Very slow
- By bebe on 01-21-24
By: Jae George
-
Love by Turns: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella
- By: Kimbelle Pease
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This vagary proposes an alternate perspective for Mr. William Collins, the parson of Hunsford Parsonage in Kent, who has been charged with two missions by his patroness, the estimable Mistress of Rosings Park. He arrives on the doorstep of Longbourn with the principle wish to heal a long-standing breach in the family. While endeavoring to right past wrongs, he must also find a suitable companion from amongst his cousins of whom his patroness might approve. As the heir to Longbourn, Mr. Collins is very aware that this these tasks will not be easily accomplished. Join Mr. Collins as his ...
-
-
I love JAFF but this one kept me in a constant state of annoyance
- By Anonymous on 01-02-25
By: Kimbelle Pease
-
Summers at Pemberley
- A Pride and Prejudice Retelling
- By: Jennifer Kay
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
As a child, Elizabeth Bennet's years were split into two distinct segments: her normal life with four rambunctious sisters in Hertfordshire, and summers in Derbyshire on the estate of her father's friend Mr. Darcy. Summertime meant peaks to explore, horses to ride, a library full of books, and friends unlike anyone she knew at home. It was an idyllic escape - until the year that everything came crashing down and summers at Pemberley became no more than a fading memory. When Fitzwilliam Darcy walks into the Meryton Assembly half a decade later, Elizabeth doesn't know how to reconcile the two...
-
-
No matter how it’s told, the live story of Lizzy and Darcy will always find eachother.
- By Marilynn on 04-20-24
By: Jennifer Kay
-
Such Novel Notions
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Eselle Teays
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On seeing Mr. Darcy frowning at this pronouncement, Elizabeth plucked up her courage and continued firmly, “If said woman desires a second proposal, she must disregard the indignity so abhorrent to his feelings and propose herself. Mr. Darcy, will you accept my hand in marriage?” Prologue, Such Novel Notions What has induced Elizabeth Bennet to do something so shocking just three weeks after her vehement and cruel rejection of this same man’s offer of marriage in Hunsford? While she is still reeling from the indisputable truths disclosed in the letter Mr. Darcy handed to her the ...
-
-
characters grew stronger/ metanoia
- By okemos mama on 03-23-25
By: Eselle Teays
-
Of Kindness and Kisses
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jae George
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Note: This is a reedited version of Of Kindness and Kisses which was done to correct several typos. In addition, this new version includes the very short sequel to the original story. More Kisses was previously published as a short story but is, in essence, an extended epilogue to Of Kindness and Kisses, a sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice variation. This new version is approximately 75,000 words. Excerpt: Elizabeth Bennet sat at the writing desk in the bedchamber she shared with her sister Jane. It had been some time since she had recorded any thoughts, impressions, or ...
-
-
Great read
- By Fabulous Mrs B on 12-13-24
By: Jae George
-
The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Bennet
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Jennifer Kay
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lost in depression after Elizabeth Bennet refused his proposal, Fitzwilliam Darcy chances upon a conversation that could change everything. Elizabeth has disappeared, and all signs point towards kidnapping. Determined to save the woman he loves, Darcy convinces her father to let him assist in the search. But finding Elizabeth does not guarantee that the danger has passed – and Darcy may still be the last man on earth she could ever be prevailed upon to marry. Will Elizabeth be able to reclaim her future? And if so, is there a place for Darcy by her side?
-
-
Enjoyable
- By OC Gal on 02-08-24
By: Jennifer Kay
What listeners say about Of Youth and Yearning
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Fabulous Mrs B
- 08-28-24
Great read
This was a great story. Starting with Elizabeth’s marriage to Darcy’s younger brother at age 5 ;)
The only complaint is the virtual voice that are not able to say some words correctly. Like I do’s and Darce. Other than that it was great. Great Jaff
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Nicki Scott
- 04-13-24
Adorable
The prologue is precious and this clean variation was short and sweet. The epilogue gave each character a satisfying ending.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- bebe
- 05-25-24
Sweet
Interesting plot. Darcy becomes less prejudiced after he falls in love with Elizabeth. They originally meet at Netherfield when Elizabeth was a very young child.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!