This story meant so much more to me on a re-listen. I first listened to this when it was available on Audible and offered in their romance +package. I didn't appreciate it at the time, which makes me feel so bad now. When I listened to it the first time, I regretfully was really unwilling to venture out of a strict Regency tale, (I know I missed too much with that attitude.) I've gotten over myself, ha. This was especially fun this time around because now I'm familiar with so many of the place names you mention in the book since our son moved to Oregon in '17 to be with his love. First time around I had a struggle with Darcy being such a 'piece of work,' and with everything this put Lizzy through. What a profound disappointment she had. This was almost like reading the book for the first time, I'd forgotten so much. It's a fantastic story! I love this story now. This just proves my theory that you have to be in the right place in your life to appreciate a book that you will come to love. As always, thank you.
I am so glad that I found this audiobook. It was a lucky find and I enjoy this variation of Pride and Prejudice immensely. A well-crafted story and a wonderful narrator. Thank you!
This was a very enjoyable book to listen to, i thought it was creativly crafted and entertaining. It made me more curious about life back then in Oregon, which i know nothing about. Thank you for sharing!
Fantastic, I didn’t want this audiobook too finish but unfortunately all good books must come to an end leaving lovely memories behind. Many thanks xxxx🌹
This was and is a great book. I enjoyed listening to it all night, long and part of the morning while I am sick in bed. Makes for a good listen. Thank you
Was dubious about a variation on my favourite book but i actually really enjoyed this. Was also satisfying that Lydia and Wickham got their comeuppance ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I do not like this Darcy. He is a total jerk. And an emotional abuser.over halfway through and the arrogant jerk has still not told her how beautiful she is.
Yes. I love your writing style. Having come from the emotional abuse of my own marriage by the use of silent treatment, perhaps I am even more sensitive to it than Lizzie. I do love Darcy’s description of the storm and I love how readily you include faith discussions in all of your works. Thank you for the Joy and the Lessons.
That had to be hard to listen to then, Shelley. Thank you for persevering. One of the reasons I love Jane Austen’s writings so much is how she deals with the flaws in her characters. Both Darcy and Elizabeth had to adjust their fundamental attitudes. We love and respect them because they do that difficult thing, don’t we?
Circled back to listen again. If Darcy had even said thank you for the best breakfast he had ever had the day after their marriage as is gentlemanly, Elizabeth would have handled everything else so much better. Really John and Maggie were the reason she did not leave. And that it took less than a week before he said sorry and thank you. Believe it or not I have been learning so many character lessons from Jane Austens works and these adaptations. It has aided me as I have healed. Circling back to this after all Gods healing has been a pleasure, not a pain. You seem like the kind of woman I would like to chat with over lunch . Thank you. 💕
Am I the only one asking why the author hates Elizabeth so much? She is a slave. No self respect whatsoever, being a nurse, a servant, a cook, a mother to a grown up man. And nothing good about Darcy. Zero. Would anybody want him as a partner? I normally enjoy P&P variations, but this one made me so angry. I wouldn't like this horrible man for myself or for my daughter. I would hate to be a woman without any self respect and I would hate my daughter to be a woman like Elizabeth in this story.
It is easy to think in modern terms when we read historical fiction. Unfortunately, in the era of this story, the life of woman was HARD. She had no rights and little support from others. A husband was free to treat his wife any way he wanted. Over the course of Mr. Darcy’s Mail-Order Bride he learns to cherish and value Elizabeth. This change, similar to Mr. Darcy’s in Jane Austen’s original goes from a man we all despise to one we love. I love Elizabeth in this story. She is full of courage and kindness.
@@JDawnKing Thank you for your reply. I honestly don't see any couradge from Elizabeth in this story, she is running a mile for unworthy man. Can't see him cherishing Elizabeth for what she is as a person, he only values her as a possession. In P&P Darcy showed more humility and regret for his behavior, he redeemed it a few times over. In Mail Bride Order he had to be on his knees just for nursing him. She had to do so much work - and be a mother to him and to his sister? In Jane Austin's book Elizabeth is much freer spirit and she would never let a man to humiliate her again and again and again. And it was the beginning of 19th century. I would rather see Elizabeth with the rifle than serving the man she doesn't love and can't respect (because who can? They are quoiting from Tolstoy? The wives of land owners in 19 century Russia didn't do all this physical work, nursed their husbands by themselves AND were emotionally abused by their husbands. Darcy read the books but what did he learn from them?). You obviously are a very good writer because this particular work made my blood boil.
This story meant so much more to me on a re-listen. I first listened to this when it was available on Audible and offered in their romance +package. I didn't appreciate it at the time, which makes me feel so bad now. When I listened to it the first time, I regretfully was really unwilling to venture out of a strict Regency tale, (I know I missed too much with that attitude.) I've gotten over myself, ha. This was especially fun this time around because now I'm familiar with so many of the place names you mention in the book since our son moved to Oregon in '17 to be with his love.
First time around I had a struggle with Darcy being such a 'piece of work,' and with everything this put Lizzy through. What a profound disappointment she had. This was almost like reading the book for the first time, I'd forgotten so much. It's a fantastic story! I love this story now. This just proves my theory that you have to be in the right place in your life to appreciate a book that you will come to love. As always, thank you.
As someone living in present-day Clackamas County, and also a great fan of P&P, I absolutely loved this audiobook. Thank you!
I am so glad that I found this audiobook. It was a lucky find and I enjoy this variation of Pride and Prejudice immensely. A well-crafted story and a wonderful narrator. Thank you!
Thank you for letting me know. You made my day.
Western AU is so out there I click to listen so fast. This is a real pleasure.
This was a very enjoyable book to listen to, i thought it was creativly crafted and entertaining. It made me more curious about life back then in Oregon, which i know nothing about. Thank you for sharing!
Fantastic, I didn’t want this audiobook too finish but unfortunately all good books must come to an end leaving lovely memories behind. Many thanks xxxx🌹
Thanks!
Thank you very much!❤️
Really Enjoy This Story! Takes Place In The Good Old USA! Enjoy A Good P&P Story (Will And Lizzie)❤❤❤
I really enjoy this book and keep coming back to it again and again! Thank you for sharing it with us!
I'm so glad!
This was and is a great book. I enjoyed listening to it all night, long and part of the morning while I am sick in bed. Makes for a good listen. Thank you
I hope you are better soon.
I really enjoy this variation on Pride and Prejudice very imaginative entertaining and fun!
Great. Thank you!
Beautiful variation audiobook thank you so much for the upload great narrator. ❤💕🙏🙏
Thank you very much.
A new subscriber. Am loving these reimaginings of Pride and Prejudice. Thank you.
Thank you, Andie.
Thank you for this audiobook. Good story, ❤
You are most welcome.
Excellent!!
Thank you!
love this book! thank you
Loved this book
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This one is now tied with “Friends and Enemies “
for my FAVORITE.
Great story 🤩
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this book. A wonderful book to listen to.
My pleasure, Mary.
Thank you for this audiobook. It was wonderful to listen to!
I thank you for listening, Shelley.
Was dubious about a variation on my favourite book but i actually really enjoyed this. Was also satisfying that Lydia and Wickham got their comeuppance ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tracey, thank you for giving this story a try.
The bad guy is "Barton Solomon"?? 😂😂😂 And his partner Sydney Applebaum, the only Jewish vampire in the Wild West.😂😂😂
Listening 29, January 2023
I do not like this Darcy. He is a total jerk. And an emotional abuser.over halfway through and the arrogant jerk has still not told her how beautiful she is.
He certainly had a lot to learn. But he does learn to be a gentleman.
Yes. I love your writing style. Having come from the emotional abuse of my own marriage by the use of silent treatment, perhaps I am even more sensitive to it than Lizzie.
I do love Darcy’s description of the storm and I love how readily you include faith discussions in all of your works.
Thank you for the Joy and the Lessons.
That had to be hard to listen to then, Shelley. Thank you for persevering. One of the reasons I love Jane Austen’s writings so much is how she deals with the flaws in her characters. Both Darcy and Elizabeth had to adjust their fundamental attitudes. We love and respect them because they do that difficult thing, don’t we?
Circled back to listen again. If Darcy had even said thank you for the best breakfast he had ever had the day after their marriage as is gentlemanly, Elizabeth would have handled everything else so much better. Really John and Maggie were the reason she did not leave.
And that it took less than a week before he said sorry and thank you.
Believe it or not I have been learning so many character lessons from Jane Austens works and these adaptations. It has aided me as I have healed. Circling back to this after all Gods healing has been a pleasure, not a pain.
You seem like the kind of woman I would like to chat with over lunch . Thank you. 💕
@shelleyd9910 what a kind thing to say. If you are ever in Oregon, please let me know and we can have coffee/tea.
Am I the only one asking why the author hates Elizabeth so much? She is a slave. No self respect whatsoever, being a nurse, a servant, a cook, a mother to a grown up man. And nothing good about Darcy. Zero. Would anybody want him as a partner? I normally enjoy P&P variations, but this one made me so angry. I wouldn't like this horrible man for myself or for my daughter. I would hate to be a woman without any self respect and I would hate my daughter to be a woman like Elizabeth in this story.
It is easy to think in modern terms when we read historical fiction. Unfortunately, in the era of this story, the life of woman was HARD. She had no rights and little support from others. A husband was free to treat his wife any way he wanted. Over the course of Mr. Darcy’s Mail-Order Bride he learns to cherish and value Elizabeth. This change, similar to Mr. Darcy’s in Jane Austen’s original goes from a man we all despise to one we love. I love Elizabeth in this story. She is full of courage and kindness.
@@JDawnKing Thank you for your reply. I honestly don't see any couradge from Elizabeth in this story, she is running a mile for unworthy man. Can't see him cherishing Elizabeth for what she is as a person, he only values her as a possession. In P&P Darcy showed more humility and regret for his behavior, he redeemed it a few times over. In Mail Bride Order he had to be on his knees just for nursing him. She had to do so much work - and be a mother to him and to his sister? In Jane Austin's book Elizabeth is much freer spirit and she would never let a man to humiliate her again and again and again. And it was the beginning of 19th century. I would rather see Elizabeth with the rifle than serving the man she doesn't love and can't respect (because who can? They are quoiting from Tolstoy? The wives of land owners in 19 century Russia didn't do all this physical work, nursed their husbands by themselves AND were emotionally abused by their husbands. Darcy read the books but what did he learn from them?).
You obviously are a very good writer because this particular work made my blood boil.
Thank you for expressing your opinion. We shall have to agree to disagree.