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Dear Nameless Stranger

A Pride and Prejudice Variation

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Dear Nameless Stranger

By: Jeannie Peneaux
Narrated by: Mandy Gasson
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“Please admire my docile and obedient nature. I will not thank you for providing us with a home, nor will I even breathe a word of gratitude for your provision of such funds as will feed us each quarter. I will not even write such platitudes as ‘You are very good,’ given that you have also provided us with respectability in the form of Mrs. Ingles. There. I am quite done now with not expressing my gratitude – I should not at all wish to prove tiresome.”

From the author of Tact, Dear Nameless Stranger is a heartwarming tale inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Jean Webster’s Daddy Long Legs.

Tragedy has struck the Bennet sisters but they are greatly relieved when the anonymous kindness of a stranger means that they can remain together. In exchange for such charity, a monthly letter is required from each sister. It is a fortunate thing that Miss Elizabeth Bennet rather likes letter-writing, for she relishes the opportunity to relate to this unknown gentleman all her impressions and opinions regarding her changed circumstances.

With each passing month, Elizabeth confides more in the nameless stranger, and by the time Netherfield Park is once again occupied by the amiable Mr. Bingley and his friend Mr. Darcy, she is quite frank in writing of her dismay.

©2019 Jeannie Peneaux (P)2020 Jeannie Peneaux
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I adore this story

I've just finished listening to it for the third time. It's such a lovely story, and so cleverly written. No doubt I will listen to it again in the future. The characters are so well written, not just Elizabeth & Darcy but all of the Bennet sisters' characters come through as we, along with Darcy, read their letters.

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Delightful!

Both the story and the narration were delightful.
The epistolary form was perfect for the story and worked really well. The sympathetic treatment of all the sisters was also appreciated, with each getting a mention and being rounded out by the author.
I will certainly look for more by her.
The reader was new to me and I enjoyed her performance very much. I would happily listen to her again.

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Enjoyable story

This was an enjoyable story, and I’m glad we got Darcy’s perspective in the latter part, and not just Elizabeth’s perspective in the letters that we got towards the start. I did enjoy the letters, but just glad there was more.

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Letter writing as an art form.

Much of this tale is told in epistolary form, mainly from Elizabeth but also from her sisters from time to time. It’s beautifully told and also beautifully performed by Ms. Gasson. Both the author and performer were new to me and I’m so glad I took the plunge and followed the recommendations of a Facebook group I belong to. I might not have done so otherwise. The epistolary form isn’t to everyone’s taste but if that’s your reason for hesitating on this title, then don’t. It’s sweet, tender, sometimes heart wrenching but never dull, boring or overly sentimental.

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Beautifully written

One of the most enjoyable variations giving insight into the personalities of all of the sisters.

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Charming

A beautifully told story interestingly presented through delightful letters to an unknown benefactor. Very good narration.

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Lovely book, well read.

I loved this! The letter writing in the first part of the book was really funny and interesting as you heard snippets from the other Bennet girls letters. The second part was just as great. Highly recommend.

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I loved it ❤️

This has been what I am sure the first of many listens to this delightful story. The narrative was sweet and heartwarming. The narration was everything perfect. And my heart that felt everything the characters did, was deeply touched. This book shall forevermore remain on my favorite list of sweet livestories.

I thank you great author, for given me such a gift as is this tale. And I recommend any reader of this review to purchase this book and find comfort in it as I have.

God bless.

(Edit: I have now listened to this story more then five times, and I love it just as much as I did the first time. Thank you again. <3)

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Utterly charming.

One of the very best variations: laugh out loud funny, endearingly tender and, in parts, tearfully sad. I wasn’t sure about the narrator to begin with but she turned out to be perfect.

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