Listen free for 30 days
-
The Other Bennet Sister
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
- Length: 20 hrs
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Romance, Historical
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Listen with a free trial
Buy Now for £14.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
Longbourn
- By: Jo Baker
- Narrated by: Emma Fielding
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats, Sarah thought, she would be more careful not to trudge through muddy fields. It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House, and Sarah's hands are chapped and bleeding. Domestic life below stairs, ruled tenderly and forcefully by Mrs Hill the housekeeper, is about to be disturbed by the arrival of a new footman smelling of the sea, and bearing secrets.
-
-
Fabulous reader - Emma Fielding
- By Randal on 18-05-17
-
The Darcys of Pemberley
- The Continuing Story of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
- By: Shannon Winslow
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A sequel faithful to Jane Austen's beloved masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have been married for almost a year, and their heated arguments are a thing of the past. All that passion is now directed into more satisfying pursuits. But how long can the honeymoon last? The Darcys of Pemberley is the tale of two romances: the continuation of Darcy and Elizabeth's story, and the courtship of Miss Georgiana.
-
-
Jane Auten Would be Pleased
- By P on 20-01-14
-
The King's General
- By: Daphné du Maurier
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When the skeleton of a young cavalier was found by William Rashleigh at Daphne du Maurier's beloved mansion, Menabilly, she once again found inspiration in her surroundings. Putting pen to paper, Daphne created The King's General, a historical tale which takes place during the English Civil War and introduces one of du Maurier's greatest heroines: Honor Harris. Honor is a beautiful, brave and kind protagonist, a true embodiment of the name by which she goes.
-
-
The King's General
- By Maureen on 22-10-08
-
Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words
- By: Shannon Winslow
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What was Mr. Darcy’s life like before he met Elizabeth Bennet? Before he stepped onto the Pride and Prejudice stage at the Meryton assembly? More importantly, where is he and what is he doing all the time he’s absent from the page thereafter? And what is his relationship to a woman named Amelia? With Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words, the iconic literary hero finally tells his own story, from the traumas of his early life to the consummation of his love for Elizabeth and everything in between.
-
-
Most entertaining
- By Mamalina on 01-01-22
-
Two More Days at Netherfield
- By: Heather Moll
- Narrated by: Katherine Anderson
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
How would spending a few extra days in each other’s company affect the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy? While her sister Jane is ill at Netherfield, Elizabeth overhears the proud Mr Darcy express his admiration of her and her fine eyes. Not sure what to think of his praise after all of their previous disagreements (and more flattered than she wants to admit) Elizabeth responds by teasing him, forcing Darcy to reconsider his opinion of a woman who has truly bewitched him.
-
The Darcy Monologues
- By: Lory Lilian, Caitlin Williams, Joana Starnes, and others
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this romance anthology, 15 Austenesque authors assemble to sketch Darcy's character through a series of reimaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times - from faithful narratives to the fanciful. In The Darcy Monologues, the man himself reveals his intimate thoughts, his passionate dreams, and his journey to love - all told with a previously concealed wit and enduring charm.
-
-
Great anthology. Worth a repeat listen or three.
- By Em Jay Reads on 16-02-18
-
Longbourn
- By: Jo Baker
- Narrated by: Emma Fielding
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats, Sarah thought, she would be more careful not to trudge through muddy fields. It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House, and Sarah's hands are chapped and bleeding. Domestic life below stairs, ruled tenderly and forcefully by Mrs Hill the housekeeper, is about to be disturbed by the arrival of a new footman smelling of the sea, and bearing secrets.
-
-
Fabulous reader - Emma Fielding
- By Randal on 18-05-17
-
The Darcys of Pemberley
- The Continuing Story of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
- By: Shannon Winslow
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A sequel faithful to Jane Austen's beloved masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have been married for almost a year, and their heated arguments are a thing of the past. All that passion is now directed into more satisfying pursuits. But how long can the honeymoon last? The Darcys of Pemberley is the tale of two romances: the continuation of Darcy and Elizabeth's story, and the courtship of Miss Georgiana.
-
-
Jane Auten Would be Pleased
- By P on 20-01-14
-
The King's General
- By: Daphné du Maurier
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When the skeleton of a young cavalier was found by William Rashleigh at Daphne du Maurier's beloved mansion, Menabilly, she once again found inspiration in her surroundings. Putting pen to paper, Daphne created The King's General, a historical tale which takes place during the English Civil War and introduces one of du Maurier's greatest heroines: Honor Harris. Honor is a beautiful, brave and kind protagonist, a true embodiment of the name by which she goes.
-
-
The King's General
- By Maureen on 22-10-08
-
Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words
- By: Shannon Winslow
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What was Mr. Darcy’s life like before he met Elizabeth Bennet? Before he stepped onto the Pride and Prejudice stage at the Meryton assembly? More importantly, where is he and what is he doing all the time he’s absent from the page thereafter? And what is his relationship to a woman named Amelia? With Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words, the iconic literary hero finally tells his own story, from the traumas of his early life to the consummation of his love for Elizabeth and everything in between.
-
-
Most entertaining
- By Mamalina on 01-01-22
-
Two More Days at Netherfield
- By: Heather Moll
- Narrated by: Katherine Anderson
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
How would spending a few extra days in each other’s company affect the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy? While her sister Jane is ill at Netherfield, Elizabeth overhears the proud Mr Darcy express his admiration of her and her fine eyes. Not sure what to think of his praise after all of their previous disagreements (and more flattered than she wants to admit) Elizabeth responds by teasing him, forcing Darcy to reconsider his opinion of a woman who has truly bewitched him.
-
The Darcy Monologues
- By: Lory Lilian, Caitlin Williams, Joana Starnes, and others
- Narrated by: Harry Frost
- Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this romance anthology, 15 Austenesque authors assemble to sketch Darcy's character through a series of reimaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times - from faithful narratives to the fanciful. In The Darcy Monologues, the man himself reveals his intimate thoughts, his passionate dreams, and his journey to love - all told with a previously concealed wit and enduring charm.
-
-
Great anthology. Worth a repeat listen or three.
- By Em Jay Reads on 16-02-18
-
The Lady of the Rivers
- By: Philippa Gregory
- Narrated by: Tracy-Ann Oberman
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Jacquetta, daughter of the count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe, was married to the great Englishman John, duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI. Widowed at the age of 19, she took the extraordinary risk of marrying a gentleman of her household for love and then carved out a life for herself as Queen Margaret of Anjou's close friend and a Lancaster supporter - until the day that her daughter Elizabeth Woodville fell in love and married the rival king Edward IV.
-
-
This is NOT unabridged
- By K. M. Woodhouse on 26-07-16
-
The Strangest Family: The Private Lives of George III, Queen Charlotte and the Hanoverians
- By: Janice Hadlow
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 27 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
An intensely moving account of George III's doomed attempt to create a happy, harmonious family, written with astonishing emotional force from a stunning new history writer. George III came to the throne in 1760 as a man with a mission. He wanted to be a new kind of king, one whose power was rooted in the affection and approval of his people. And he was determined to revolutionise his private life too - to show that a better man would, inevitably, make a better ruler.
-
-
Probably a great book but...
- By Clementi on 04-09-15
-
Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever
- By: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Miranda Cheever has been blessed with many things, but great beauty is not among them. Still, when she meets Viscount Tuner, she knows she is meant for him. As the years go by, fate is as kind to Miranda as it is harsh on the Viscount. He's skeptical about love with good reason - but he may be falling for Miranda
-
-
Awful Audiobook reader really difficult read.
- By Rebeto on 07-10-20
-
Letter from Ramsgate
- A Pride and Prejudice Variation
- By: Suzan Lauder
- Narrated by: Ofelia Oliver
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On holiday in Ramsgate, Elizabeth Bennet befriends shy, romantic Georgiana Darcy, who shares and adoring description of an ideal elder brother. When Georgiana discloses a secret infatuation with her brother's "close friend" Mr. Wickham, Elizabeth's altered perception of both men affects her actions and alliances. The secret within an anonymous letter from Ramsgate ties Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth together, but also separates them. Will the shocking disclosure of a forgotten letter transform his understanding of her heart and lead them to embrace their future?
-
Return to Longbourn
- The Next Chapter in the Continuing Story of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
- By: Shannon Winslow
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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?
-
-
Wonderful. Does Jane Austen proud
- By P on 12-01-15
-
Miss Georgiana Darcy of Pemberley
- A Pride & Prejudice Sequel and Companion to the Darcys of Pemberley
- By: Shannon Winslow
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What's Georgiana Darcy's story? Jane Austen tells us so little in Pride and Prejudice that we're left to wonder. How did the early loss of her parents shape Miss Darcy's character? And what about her near-disastrous affair with Mr. Wickham? Is that the true source of her shyness? She adores her brother and his new wife, Elizabeth, but will their guiding influence be enough to steer Georgiana clear of new trouble as she comes of age and falls in love again?
-
-
Entertaining homage novel
- By Sarah on 12-05-16
-
My Notorious Life by Madame X
- By: Kate Manning
- Narrated by: Marcella Riordan
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Axie Muldoon, the headstrong daughter of poor Irish immigrants, grows up to become the most successful - and controversial - midwife of her time. As a purveyor of 'lunar tonic for the relief of female complaints' she rises from the gutter to the glitter of 5th Avenue high society. But as Axie's reputation grows she finds herself on a collision course with the crusading official who would be her downfall. It will take all her power to outwit him and save both herself and those she loves from ruin.
-
-
Perfect Fabulous and Just Amazing
- By MS REBECCA WARREN on 21-07-14
-
The Jane Austen Society
- 'A wonderful book, a wonderful read' Karen Joy Fowler
- By: Natalie Jenner
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Only a few months after the end of the Second World War, a new battle is beginning in the little village of Chawton. Once the final home of Jane Austen, the Chawton estate is dwindling and the last piece of Austen's heritage is at risk of being sold to the highest bidder.... Drawn together by their love of her novels, eight very different people - from a local farmer to a glamorous film star - must unite to attempt something remarkable.
-
-
Interesting and enjoyable
- By JD on 31-05-20
-
The Love Hypothesis
- By: Ali Hazelwood
- Narrated by: Callie Dalton
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
As a third-year PhD candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships, but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass.
-
-
Why did ppl let me read this????
- By Anonymous User on 09-10-21
-
My Cousin Rachel: Film Tie-In Edition
- By: Daphne du Maurier
- Narrated by: Jonathan Pryce, Roger Michell
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ambrose Ashley, Philip's cousin, guardian, and god, married Rachel in Italy and died there. Jealous of his marriage and grief-stricken by his death, Philip prepares to meet his cousin's widow with hatred in his heart.
-
-
Intriguing, atmospheric mystery
- By S. Dempsey on 23-06-13
-
Bridgerton: The Duke and I
- Bridgerton Family, Book 1
- By: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister - the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a sham.
-
-
Badly written but good story
- By Stephen Sharpe on 12-08-20
-
A Narrow Door
- By: Joanne Harris
- Narrated by: Alex Kingston, Steven Pacey
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It's an incendiary moment for St Oswald's school. For the first time in its history, a headmistress is in power, the gates opening to girls. Rebecca Buckfast has spilled blood to reach this position. Barely 40, she is just starting to reap the harvest of her ambition. As the new regime takes on the old guard, the ground shifts. And with it, the remains of a body are discovered.
-
-
A school for Scndal
- By Rachel Redford on 27-08-21
Summary
It is a sad fact of life that if a young woman is unlucky enough to come into the world without expectations, she had better do all she can to ensure she is born beautiful. To be handsome and poor is misfortune enough; but to be both plain and penniless is a hard fate indeed.
In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mary is the middle of the five Bennet girls and the plainest of them all, so what hope does she have? Prim and pious, with no redeeming features, she is unloved and seemingly unlovable.
The Other Bennet Sister shows another side to Mary. An introvert in a family of extroverts, a constant disappointment to her mother, who values beauty above all else, fearful of her father’s sharp tongue, with little in common with her siblings - is it any wonder she turns to books for both company and guidance? And, if she finds her life lonely or lacking, that she determines to try harder at the one thing she can be: right.
One by one, her sisters marry - Jane and Lizzy for love, Lydia for some semblance of respectability - but Mary, it seems, is destined to remain single and live out her life at Longbourn, at least until her father dies and the house is bequeathed to the reviled Mr Collins.
But when that fateful day finally comes, she slowly discovers that perhaps there is hope for her after all.
Simultaneously a wonderfully warm homage to Jane Austen and a delightful new story in its own right, Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister is, at its heart, a life-affirming tale of a young woman finding her place in the world. Witty and uplifting, it will make you feel - and cheer - for Mary as you never have before.
More from the same
What listeners say about The Other Bennet Sister
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Vaan
- 27-04-20
Too long
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a sequel to a classic novel should not be longer than the original. I enjoyed it but it is in need of a good editor.
50 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- H W Giddens
- 03-04-20
The complete Bennet story
Loved this book. Really well written in the style of Austen. Really believable. The narrator was superb and Mrs Bennet sounded so much like Alison Steadman from the BBC production that it brought it even more to life. I can thoroughly recommend it and as I was gardening throughout, it made me spend longer in the garden than I should have!
40 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Oilibhia
- 16-06-20
Very enjoyable!
Completely enjoyed this! Always wondered what happened to Mary and this book shows the evolution of Mary, she starts as a sad, closed off woman and evolves into a happy woman secure in herself. Ended up being so happy for her!
Must also congratulate the narrator, the way she read the book really helps the story - she reads in the beginning in a sharp, biting tone, showing Mary's upset but as the book goes on her tone softens as Mary does. I do think her narration helps you realise and understand the pain she felt and how she changes.
29 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- miss e m aguero
- 10-02-21
I love and hate this book in equal measures
Pride and prejudice is one of my fave stories ever and this book is brilliant in how it revisits some of the fringe characters and brings them alive - Mr Collins, Charlotte, Aunt Gardiner and Miss Bingly, I just adore what the author has done with them - 5 stars. And the narrator does great voices for them, very a lá bbc dramatisation which is epic. The new characters are enjoyable too, as is the deeper look into the lives of ordinary people living in those times. But Mary! She is such a stupid, stupid individual. She seems to learn nothing from her experiences. She was merely irritating in part 1. But in part 2, how she behaves with Mr Rider generally, won't speak up or confide in her aunt and gets the hump with Mr Heyward when she is no better GRRRRR! The book is 3 hours longer than it needs to be because of her stupidity - seriously, I feel like pushing Mary off the top of bloody Scarfell. I am almost tempted not to listen to the last 3 hours because Mary doesnt deserve a happy ending. But I will, because everything in this book, apart from Mary, is fabulous! UPDATE: once she had suffered for two long months, and made me suffer along with her, Mary finally learned to say what she was thinking and was much less annoying. Story had lovely ending :)
21 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Alison
- 08-02-20
Here’s to Mary!
I enjoyed this so much. To begin with it is a very clever parallel to a plot we know well from Pride and Prejudice. It then continues on from where that plot ends and gathers a huge momentum, with hugely enjoyable insights into life during that period en route. Very clever and well done. I will read or watch P&P very differently next time.
The narrator I felt got Mary just right.
20 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- V. O'Regan
- 13-01-20
Perfection
This was just perfect and was so well crafted a novel that captures the ambiance of the original
20 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anthea
- 17-10-20
Novel concept, but so looooooong winded!
Not the first writer to do a Pride and Pred sequel this one is told from the point of view of the most minor Bennet sister - Mary. Ms Hadlow attempts to take a 2D character 3D. She makes a valiant stab at fleshing out the character pre the original novel, touches base where we see her in Austin’s master piece and then moves her life onwards to its own satisfactory, but predictable conclusion. On the way Mary encounters supporting characters from the original book. (Charlotte Lucas has morphed into a bit of a manipulative cow - nice touch), but the whole thing drags and lurches through the plot at snails pace which is a pity. One saving grace is the fabulous narrator whose range of vocals almost had me thinking some of the female actors from the famous BBC production of 1995 were actually speaking.
16 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- chan
- 21-07-20
disappointing
I was really excited to listen to this , especially as a review said it was written in an Austen like way.
Unfortunately I found it really dull and gave up in chapter 5. The Narrator is very lucklustre and not very lively apart from when she reads Mrs Bennets parts.
9 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- GrandGennetay
- 23-11-20
utter rubbish
Background noise to fall asleep to. A real disappointment. Not worth the money/listening time. dreadful.
8 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Mrs A. Thomason
- 28-10-20
Long winded but well narrated
I enjoyed the sorry but felt that it cut have been much better if it was shorter. I appreciated Mary’s transformation but I felt her morose nature in the first half of the story was very heavy handed. Mrs Bennett’s character was very two dimensional and entirely lacked any of the depth that comes across in P&P, I also felt the same for Mr Darcy, Lizzy and Jane.
Overall I enjoyed the story but I don’t imagine I would listen to it again.
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Kindle Customer
- 27-07-20
Just like Jane Austen, only more compassionate!
l love this book so much!
Sounds exactly like Jane Austen. Mary's journey from timidity/hopelessness to triumph is very touching.
The narrator is amazing too!
Her voice is really versatile.