Being Mrs Darcy Audiobook Now Available!

Hello everyone,

I am so excited to announce that the audiobook for Being Mrs Darcy is now available on Audible. (And for those of you not in the US, it is available at Audible.ca and Audible.co.uk.)

Being Mrs Darcy is a forced marriage scenario that starts before canon. The blurb describes it well.

One distressing night in Ramsgate, Elizabeth Bennet impulsively offers Georgiana Darcy aid. Scandalous rumours soon surround the ladies and Fitzwilliam Darcy, forcing Elizabeth and Darcy, strangers to each other, to marry.

Darcy despises everything about his marriage to the daughter of an insignificant country gentleman with vulgar relations. Georgiana, humiliated after a near-elopement with George Wickham and full of Darcy pride, hates her new sister. Their family look upon Elizabeth with suspicion and do little to hide their sentiments.

Separated from those who love her, Elizabeth is desperate to prove herself to her new family despite their disdain. Just as she loses all hope, Darcy learns to want her good opinion. He will have to face his prejudices and uncover the depths Georgiana’s misdeeds to earn it, and Elizabeth will have to learn to trust him if she is to ever to find happiness being Mrs Darcy.

Everything does turn out well in the end, but Elizabeth and Darcy (and Georgiana) have a bumpy road ahead of them. I have been thrilled with the book’s reception and am positively giddy that the audiobook is finished.

Harry Frost narrated the book. If you’ve heard any of his narration before, you know that he is fantastic. I may have jumped up and down with joy when I learned he was going to do my book, but for the sake of my dignity, I will not confirm it. 😀 Listening to the proofs for the audiobook was such a joy. Even though I know the story rather well—ha ha—I got swept up in listening to Harry read it and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next and to hear his interpretation of the critical turning points in the story.

 

Lucy

Lucy Marin

Lucy Marin developed a love for reading at a young age and whiled away many hours imagining how stories might continue or what would happen if there was a change in the circumstances faced by the protagonists. After reading her first Austen novel, a life-long ardent admiration was borne.

Lucy was introduced to the world of Austen variations after stumbling across one at a used bookstore while on holiday in London. This led to the discovery of the online world of Jane Austen Fan Fiction, and soon after, she picked up her pen and began to transfer the stories in her head to paper.

Her first novel, Being Mrs Darcy, was published in March 2020. It was quickly followed by many other novels and novellas, including most recently the modern A Pinch of Salt and Regency era His Family Objects in the first half of 2024. Her latest book, The Art of Apology, was published in November 2024. There is more in store for 2025!

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    • Megan Brewer on September 3, 2020 at 6:47 am
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    Being Mrs . Darcy is a marvelously well told story, with characters who jump off the page! The plot twists are inventive and believable, and, although there is resolution, there is also much drama. But there’s romance as well, so this wonderful story will be delightful to read AND listen to!

    1. Thank you, Megan! The audiobook really is amazing.

    • Léa on September 3, 2020 at 7:00 am
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    Exciting, especially with Harry Frost narrating. Congratulations! I will gladly dive into this story again, this time listening to it.

    Léa from the US

    1. Thank you, Lea! Harry did a wonderful job. 🙂

    • Marie H on September 3, 2020 at 7:02 am
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    I loved this story so much. It’s in my top five. Forced marriage is also a favourite trope. This one is especially well written. US code please if I’m fortunate.

    1. Thank you, Marie! Good luck with the draw.

    • Claire Cooper on September 3, 2020 at 7:27 am
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    I loved this book, and have re-read in the last week. Would love a UK code if fortunate enough to be drawn.

    1. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story! Good luck with the draw!

    • Linda Newsom on September 3, 2020 at 7:46 am
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    What a great story! Am looking forward to hearing it as well.

    1. Listening to it was such a pleasure, even for me! Thanks for commenting, and good luck with the draw.

    • Sophia A on September 3, 2020 at 8:32 am
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    I’m looking forward to listening to this story!
    Sophia from US

    1. Thank you, Sophia. Good luck with the draw!

    • Carol Hoyt on September 3, 2020 at 9:14 am
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    Great news! A extraordinary narrator with a fabulous book! What a combination!
    Congrats for this!!
    Thank you for the opportunity! A US code is what I require

    1. I agree; Harry is extraordinary. Good luck with the draw!

    • Shelley Hoisington on September 3, 2020 at 9:51 am
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    I loved your story Being Mrs. Darcy! I just listened to a sample of Harry Frost narrating the story. I would love to continue listening. A US code if I were to win. Stay safe and healthy.

    1. Thank you for commenting, Shelley! I hope you stay safe and healthy, too. Good luck with the draw.

  9. How exciting!! Looking forward to listening. I’m in the US.

    1. I think it’s exciting, too! 🙂 Good luck with the draw.

    • Sheila Clark on September 3, 2020 at 11:48 am
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    Sounds intriguing! I would love to hear the US version, if I were lucky enough to win! Thank you!

    1. I’m glad you’re intrigued! Good luck with the draw!

    • Sheila L. Majczan on September 3, 2020 at 1:24 pm
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    I love this story, having read it first as an unpublished story and again when it was published. I have also gone back and read large portions again. I would love to have an Audible copy (US). Thanks for a chance to win such.

    1. Hi Sheila! Your name is in the draw. Good luck, and thank you!

    • Catherine on September 3, 2020 at 2:37 pm
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    I loved the book and am eager to hear the audio version. Great characters and an interesting spin on the “forced” scenario. I’d be listening from the US if I am lucky in the draw. Thanks so much for the story and I am looking forward to your next tale.

    1. Thank you for the kind words, Catherine. Good luck with the draw!

    • DarcyBennett on September 3, 2020 at 6:52 pm
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    Would love to win a US code to listen to this. Thanks for the giveaway!

    1. You’re welcome, and good luck in the draw!

    • Lillie on September 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm
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    After reading the blurb and listening to the Audible sample, I am looking forward to reading and listening to this story. I would be delighted to receive a US code.

    1. I’m glad you are interested in the story. Your name is in the draw; good luck!

    • Cyndy on September 3, 2020 at 7:23 pm
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    I loved reading this book, and would enjoy the opportunity to have an audible version (US). Thanks for giving us the chance to win one!

    1. You’re welcome, and good luck in the draw, Cyndy!

    • Lois on September 3, 2020 at 7:56 pm
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    I’m midway through reading the book (it’s keeping me up later than I should be staying up), and would love the opportunity to hear it rendered in audio. (U.S. version, please, if I win). We don’t often see examples of Georgiana’s being so horrible, and I’m looking forward to seeing how that finally works out.

    1. Ah, books that keep you up later than they should. I’m honoured that mine is having that effect on you! Good luck with the draw!

    • KateB on September 3, 2020 at 10:06 pm
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    I’m so excited that this audiobook has been released. It’s my favorite FMS story ever. I like this narrator and I’m looking forward to listening to it. Congratulations
    Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love a US code if I’m lucky to win.

    1. Thank you so much, Kate! What a kind thing to say. You are in the draw; good luck!

    • Buturot on September 3, 2020 at 10:48 pm
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    Congratulations Ms Marin. Awesome choice of narrator too.

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy of the audiobook. I am from the US.

    1. I am thrilled that Harry took it on! Good luck!

    • T C on September 3, 2020 at 11:00 pm
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    This is one of my favorite JAFF stories. It is full of all kinds of realistic feelings of Elizabeth, Darcy, and Georgiana. It would be great to be able to listen to it (U.S.).

    1. Thank you so much, T C. I do strive to make their emotions and reactions as realistic as possible. You are in the draw; good luck!

  20. Congratulations on your audiobook’s release!

    1. Thanks, Ceri! 🙂

    • Sarah on September 4, 2020 at 6:01 pm
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    This sounds great! Both the book and the narrator. I can’t wait to read it.
    US code for me if I’m drawn.

    1. Thanks for commenting, Sarah. Good luck in the draw. 🙂

    • Xena Anne on September 5, 2020 at 10:29 am
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    I would love to listen to this book! I enjoyed reading it immensely.

    1. Thanks so much, Xena Anne! Your name has been added to the draw. 🙂

    • Xena Anne on September 5, 2020 at 10:30 am
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    I forgot to add, I’m in the US.

    • Debbie on September 5, 2020 at 12:46 pm
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    Congratulations on the new audiobook release. The narration is well done. Looking forward to listening and have added it to my wish list. US here.

    1. Hi Debbie! Thanks for commenting. Good luck in the draw.

    • LeslieGB on September 6, 2020 at 6:54 pm
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    Hi Lucy – Congratulation on your novel. It sounds intriguing and very unique. I look forward to the audio book, which is becoming my new way of “reading”. I’m excited to hear Harry Frost, who is an excellent narrator. I have heard him on the Darcy Monologues and I’m amazed by all of his character voices!! I’m from the U.S. and thanks for the giveaway!! –Leslie

    1. Hi Leslie. 🙂 I listen to a lot of audiobooks, too. Harry Frost did an excellent job with BMD. Your name is in the draw. Good luck!

    • Linny B on September 6, 2020 at 9:22 pm
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    Congratulations on new audiobook! Mr. Frost is a wonderful narrator. FMS not my favorite trope but you write so well and your Elizabeth rises above the circumstances with dignity. Take care and stay safe! I am in US.

    1. Hi Linny! Thank you for the compliment, and I agree that Harry Frost is wonderful. Good luck in the draw. Stay safe. 🙂

    • Bianca Ragoo on September 10, 2020 at 6:12 pm
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    This is exciting. I reread Pride and Prejudice every year. I always find something new in it and I still want so much more. Can’t wait to sink my teeth into an alternative version of it.

    1. Thanks, Bianca! I hope you enjoy my variation. 🙂

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