The Best of Relations, Catherine Bilson
The Best of Relations, Catherine Bilson
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The Best of Relations
A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Author: Catherine Bilson

Narrator: Catherine Bilson

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/14/2021


Synopsis

What if... Aunt Gardiner, who after all hailed from Lambton, was well acquainted with the Darcy family, and knew of Wickham's misdemeanours? How would the story have been different? This tale begins with an exchange of letters between Elizabeth Bennet and her favourite aunt, discussing the happenings in Hertfordshire as the Bennet family become acquainted with their new neighbours, the Bingleys and their house guest Mr Darcy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheila on August 30, 2015

I had not read any other stories by this author. Indeed, I had not heard of her but when another reader listed her with a good review on Goodreads I decided to give this book (and the author) a chance to charm me. This is a short read and I borrowed it under my Kindle Unlimited membership. As the tit......more

Goodreads review by Elin on February 17, 2025

A thoroughly enjoyable fast read! No angst, but a cleverly designed plot made this a very engaging book. Mrs Gardiner was brilliant in this story. Her connection to Darcy changed the story of ODC as she hastens to Hertfordshire after receiving some disturbing news in Lizzy's letter. Her advice also hel......more

Goodreads review by Erika on August 20, 2015

Mrs Gardiner is a gem!!! To start, I would like to say that I remember reading this on a JAFF website some time ago, though I'm not sure which one. The Best of Relations is a what-if story where Mrs Gardiner knows personally the history of Mr Wickham and her and Mr Gardiner are of familial terms with......more