Return to Longbourn

The Next Chapter in the Continuing Story of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

By: Shannon Winslow

Narrated by: Marian Hussey

What will happen to the Bennet females now that Mr. Bennet has died? With Mr. Tristan Collins on his way from America to claim his property, Mrs. Bennet hatches her plan. The new heir to Longbourn simply must marry one of her daughters. Nothing else will do. Will it be Mary or Kitty singled out for this dubious honor? When the gentleman in question turns out to be quite a catch after all, the contest between the sisters is on. Which one will be the next mistress of Longbourn? Or will a dark horse step in to muddy the picture? Darcy, Elizabeth, and the rest of the Pride and Prejudice cast are back as the socially awkward Mary emerges from the shadows to take center stage in Shannon Winslow's long-awaited sequel to her best-selling novel, The Darcys of Pemberley.

Many Austen fans have a soft spot in their hearts for Mary and wonder if she might have the hidden makings of a heroine. Now, in Return to Longbourn, we learn what really makes her tick. Is she destined to be a governess forever, or will she overcome the misfortune of being 'plain' to find love and her own happy ending?

©2013 Shannon Winslow (P)2013 Shannon Winslow

A favorite!

I loved the story line of this book as well as the characters....the story line seemed more of a Jane Austen original and was a very pleasing & soothing read..

Amazing reading

Good interesting story,
The reading was outstanding. The various voices represented real different people.
It is heavier than Jane Austen’s books,
Yet a good book
and nice to see another side of Mary, the neglected sister.

Austen fans might enjoy

When one reads alll Jane Austen and know there aren’t any more left, one looks for fan fiction. Enjoyable read.

As if Jane Austen wrote it herself!

I have thoroughly enjoyed this continuance of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice as well as The Darcys of Pemberly, also by Shannon Winslow.

Every year I find myself reading Pride and Prejudice again, which then leaves me wanting more. I end up watching every version of the book made into movie or tv series in an attempt to fill the need for "more". I found Shannon's books after researching online and absolutely love them. Her writing style is almost perfectly in sync with Jane Austens. She stays true to the characters and the story lines are captivating.

I'm looking forward to finding more of Winslows books in the series!

The narrator does a great job with the different voices and I feel hits the nail on the head with so many of them, like Mrs. Bennett, Lydia and Elizabeth, to name a few.

Misunderstandings abound

Like the original Pride & Prejudice, lots of good characters misunderstanding each other, all well done. A great follow up to the original and narrator was superb.

Excellent narration!

Mostly liked the story.m and plot. Somewhat predictable ending and very akin to Brontë's Jane Eyre along with the many quotes from Austen's other novels.

Lovely Continuation to Pride and Prejudice

I feel this continuation would make Jane Austen proud. I loved that all the sisters' lives ended so well. The story is complete for me. The narrator did an excellent performance and was very persuasive with all the voices of each character. I would love more books by Shannon Winslow!

Loved it!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I am so hooked. This story is amazing, so awesome to read a hook as wonderful as the original. I loved hearing the follow on story with different main characters I had low expectations but this write blew me away. I hope she continues to write more!

Have you listened to any of Marian Hussey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Wonderful voice

Who was the most memorable character of Return to Longbourn and why?

Mary

Any additional comments?

Listen and live it

Great story!

very interesting story with surprises and twists all the way to the end of story.

Another fun story of the Bennett sisters possible

Predictable story but entertaining nonetheless for the Austen fan wanting for more love a happy ending.