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The Scandalous Stepmother: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Kindle Edition

by Renata McMann (Author), Summer Hanford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 386 ratings
When Mrs. Bennet died, Mr. Bennet decided it behooved him to find a new mother for his young daughters. Now, with all of them grown and getting married, it’s time for Elizabeth to learn the truth about her father's choice. Little does Elizabeth know, the woman who fought for years to turn her and her sisters into proper English misses is secretly a very scandalous stepmother.
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Renata McMann: Renata McMann is the pen name of someone who likes to rewrite public domain works. She is fond of thinking "What if?" To learn more about Renata's work and collaborations, visit renatamcmann.com.
Summer Hanford: Summer Hanford is primarily a fantasy author, although she enjoys turning her pen to science fiction, Regency and adventure as well. In 2014, Hanford was given the opportunity to team up with McMann and contribute to Renata's passion for Pride and Prejudice fan fiction, and is loving every moment of it. To learn more about Summer's other work, visit summerhanford.com.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 21, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
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    Renata McMann is the pen name of someone who likes to rewrite public domain works. She is fond of thinking "What if?"

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    Summer Hanford writes gripping Epic Fantasy, swashbuckling Historical Romance, and best-selling Pride and Prejudice retellings. She lives in the Finger Lakes Region of New York with her husband and compulsory, deliberately spoiled, cat. The newest addition to their household, an energetic setter-shepherd mix, has been trying, and failing, for six years to gain acceptance from the cat, but is adored by the humans.

    Since the moment she read her first novel, Summer’s passion has always been writing. As a child growing up on a dairy farm, she built castles made of hay and wielded swords made of fence posts. She is also passionate about animals, travel, and organizing her closet. Nothing pleases her more than a row of tops broken down by sleeve length and ordered by color…except working on her latest novel with her cat in her lap, her dog lounging on the rug dreaming of squirrels, and a cup of tea at hand.

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Customers enjoy this Pride and Prejudice variation for its engaging storyline that keeps readers involved, with one review highlighting the wonderful unfolding of Darcy and Lizzy's love. Moreover, the book is well-written with interesting character interactions, and customers appreciate its creative approach to the classic tale.

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16 customers mention "Story quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this Pride and Prejudice variation, describing it as engaging and cute, with one customer highlighting the wonderful unfolding of Darcy and Lizzy's love.

"...trouble every now and then following the dialogue but it was an impressive story that on the surface shouldn’t have worked but surely did." Read more

"...This also features a most surprising Anne de Bourgh and a endearingly sweet Georgiana...." Read more

"...of the basic characters, tosses in some new ones, but completely upends the plot line...." Read more

"...I loved that the book was still all about Elizabeth and Darcy and in saying that I was a little unsure especially after reading the sample...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well-crafted, with one customer noting its unique storytelling approach.

"This is one of those P & P variations I enjoy most. It’s well written, keeps most of the basic characters, tosses in some new ones, but completely..." Read more

"...All in all a well written and interesting variation." Read more

"...All in all, books by Ms. McMann and Ms. Hanford are well written, clean, non-violent and contain romance without being graphic...." Read more

"...This was a clean, sweet, uniquely written story. Elizabeth does not like her step mother or get along with her step mother...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the interesting interactions between the characters. One customer mentions the welcome addition of a new villain.

"...The interactions between the characters is interesting - Anne becomes good friends with Elizabeth and meets different people and lives on the money..." Read more

"...It’s well written, keeps most of the basic characters, tosses in some new ones, but completely upends the plot line...." Read more

"This is a interesting story using the P&P characters. The story is told from Elizabeth's point of view...." Read more

"...It was beautifully done. Lizzy's stepmother was a welcomed new villain. I love versions that do not make Jane evil...." Read more

4 customers mention "Creativity"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with one noting it's an interesting take on Pride and Prejudice.

"This was an interesting take on P&P. The scandalous stepmother was a pain in the rear, and mean to the girls...." Read more

"...It was beautifully done. Lizzy's stepmother was a welcomed new villain. I love versions that do not make Jane evil...." Read more

"Very Creative..." Read more

"Get theme to an editor..." Read more

4 customers mention "Variation"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate this variation of Pride and Prejudice, with one mentioning it offers a fresh perspective on the classic story.

"Well I did enjoy this different take on our old favorite, that Elizabeth and Darcy managed a HEA made me say "thank god"...." Read more

"This is one of the best P&P variations I have read in a long time...." Read more

"Interesting P&P Variation...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as excellent.

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"Enjoyed this. Smoothly executed, though I wished for more of a detailed resolution between D&E. It had some beautiful moments...." Read more

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  • Sarah Pau
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Creative
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    I really thought this was excellent. I had trouble every now and then following the dialogue but it was an impressive story that on the surface shouldn’t have worked but surely did.
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  • Maria Isabel Escarda
    4.0 out of 5 stars Too little of the beloved couple
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
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    Three stars and a half rounded to 4 stars for this variation. It has too little of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, yet enough to touch on their love affair in the most satisfying way. There is much focus on the Bennet girls’ stepmother, Lady Augusta, who is quite detestable and horrid, and who is referred to in the title. Hence, it’s but natural to have a large chunk of the story about her.

    This also features a most surprising Anne de Bourgh and a endearingly sweet Georgiana.

    A turnoff is how Elizabeth Bennet is altered in her reason for marrying yet unchanged in other matter. Seems a tad mercenary but her reason is understandable.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting cast of characters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2022
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    Mr Bennet remarried after his wife died and the second Mrs Bennet is absolutely horrible to her step daughters. They are verbally abused and punished for even minor issues such as not drawing a good enough picture or not being proficient with a new piece of music. She's given Mr Bennet 2 sons and dotes on them. The Bennet girls quickly marry to get away from her...Jane to Bingley, Elizabeth to Darcy, Mary to a minister. Mr Wickham isn't in the picture to corrupt Lydia so her marriage is to Colonel Forster.
    Much of the story revolves around Mrs Bennet and her relationship with Darcy's cousin the Viscount when they were 16 years old. They had a child together but he refused to marry her ( searching for a bigger dowry) and the child was placed in a loving home. The interactions between the characters is interesting - Anne becomes good friends with Elizabeth and meets different people and lives on the money from her father rather than stay with Lady Catherine.
    The story highlights the fact that just because the Ton are very rich, and titled it doesn't make them decent or respectable individuals. I enjoyed reading this even though I didn't understand some portions - the fight over Mrs Bennet's money from the Earl after his son refused to marry her was confusing.
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  • Marcia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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    This is one of those P & P variations I enjoy most. It’s well written, keeps most of the basic characters, tosses in some new ones, but completely upends the plot line. I liked this version of Anne as an independent character who finds delight in children. The cleverness of the Earl of Matlock in his machinations to right the wrongs of the viscount was delicious. And, last, but not least, Darcy’s slow, but fruitful path to understanding himself, Elizabeth, and what she really brought to their marriage was painful, but ultimately successful. As it turns out, the story, to me at least, wasn’t as much about the scandalous stepmother as it was about the changes she wrought in the lives of others.
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  • Jules
    4.0 out of 5 stars An unusual take on P&P
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2015
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    Well I did enjoy this different take on our old favorite, that Elizabeth and Darcy managed a HEA made me say "thank god". Seriously the ending was a little quick and if it had been fleshed out slightly I might have given this more stars. I loved that the book was still all about Elizabeth and Darcy and in saying that I was a little unsure especially after reading the sample. All in all a well written and interesting variation.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Convoluted but Engaging Story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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    I do appreciate the originality of this story, focusing more on a branch of Darcy’s family line. My only complaint is that the sentence structure is at times awkward, and there are some misspelled or misplaced words that detract from the telling of this tale. Some closer scrutiny and editing is called for.
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  • Regency Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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    This was a very different plot for a P&P. What I enjoyed the most was the growing love between Darcy and Elizabeth. Also, that Darcy finally woke up to the fact that he was missing some things in regard to his wife and what he needed to do about that.

    I did enjoy this book but not quite as much as I did 'Caroline and the Footman' by these same authors. I did like it well enough to buy a copy to add to my library.

    All in all, books by Ms. McMann and Ms. Hanford are well written, clean, non-violent and contain romance without being graphic. I will continue to enjoy them and look forward to their next offering. Keep up the good work, Ladies.
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  • Nonnie
    4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2015
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    Enjoyed this. Smoothly executed, though I wished for more of a detailed resolution between D&E. It had some beautiful moments. I've read one other story where Elizabeth must deal with Darcy's overweening pride after their marriage, and this on top of not loving him going into it, and I certainly preferred this approach.

    I still felt Elizabeth was herself- strong and kind despite her situation. I was left slightly with the feeling of loose ends but maybe that was intentional? Maybe for lack of confrontation- or at least earnest discussion- btwn Elizabeth and Darcy or Elizabeth and Lady Bennet. Not that Elizabeth and Darcy don't argue at one point, leading to a better understanding, but after the blow up there was no unity. But then, rather abruptly, there was. And as for the stepmother, we don't deal with her character at all except to understand how she effects past and future events. She's static, and almost a plot device.

    But there aren't many variations so well-executed. And my complaints are small- I'll certainly reread this.
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  • Nathalie L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Une variation divertissante
    Reviewed in France on August 17, 2015
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    Dans cette variation, Mr Bennet a épousé en secondes noces Lady Augusta, calculatrice et arrogante, afin de donner naissance à un héritier pour Longbourn. Les cinq sœurs sont heureuses de se marier pour échapper à l'autorité de leur belle-mère et Lizzy accepte la demande de Mr Darcy sans vraiment le connaître, soulagée de quitter Longbourn. Nous retrouvons notre couple à Londres où leurs difficultés de communication commencent à peser sur leurs relations. Lizzy ne connaît pas les sentiments de son mari et ce dernier se montre, bien sûr, arrogant et empli de préjudices, habitué qu'il est à tout diriger autour de lui.

    Lizzy se trouve dans l'obligation d'être le chaperon d'Anne de Bourgh et les deux jeunes femmes développent une belle amitié. Le personnage d'Anne est bien développé et plein d'indépendance et d'humour. Les tribulations et les subterfuges du Comte de Matlock sont un peu rocambolesques mais les scènes emplies d'esprit et d'émotion.

    J'ai été quelque peu étonnée par le personnage de la gouvernante de la maison de Londres et la manière dont elle ose répondre à Lizzy qui est bien la maîtresse de maison, quoi que son employée en pense et est due plus de respect. Je me suis demandée si son comportement était plausible et c'est le seul bémol à mon appréciation.

    Georgiana reste Georgiana comme on l'imagine et très touchante lorsqu'elle ouvre son coeur à Lizzy. La relation entre les belles-sœurs aide Darcy à mieux comprendre les qualités de sa nouvelle épouse. Wickham reste Wickham lui aussi et fait des siennes d'une façon originale, que je vous laisse découvrir.

    Un livre enlevé et très bien écrit qui reste centré sur la relation entre Lizzy et Darcy avec des personnages secondaires divertissants.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2024
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    Fantastic read and outstanding experience.It was a very interesting different story. I found it very interesting a d very unusual story Thank again for this outstanding contribution and great read.
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  • NJC
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read
    Reviewed in Australia on October 1, 2020
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    There's some high drama, but not between Darcy and Elizabeth. This is an enjoyable tale of growing realisation and affection.
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  • Paula
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2015
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    A light read but really enjoyed it
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  • Mary McCarthy
    1.0 out of 5 stars Total Rubbish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2021
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    Don’t waste your money. Arrogant and distasteful Darcy with absolutely no redeeming qualities . Coupled with a confusing and senseless sub plot that was convoluted and meaningless. If I could give a book a minus mark I would !
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