Of War and Love by Joe Quackenboss. ★★☆☆☆

Alexander Washburn, youngest son of the Duke of Richmond, had to make his own way in the world.
His career in the army saw him rise to the rank of major, but his horrific experiences fighting Napoleon, weigh on his mind and soul.

Due to untimely deaths in his family, Alex finds himself recalled from Spain to take up the duties as Duke.

It is essential that he find a wife to secure an heir. Unfortunately, this means joining the marriage mart of Society, while struggling with a reticent temperament and what we would call PTSD.

An interesting premise for a story.
I’m a huge fan of JAFF, so the label of Pride and prejudice variation guaranteed my interest.

However, what we get is Pride and prejudice, almost word for word, with all the characters renamed (some very oddly). All is told from Alex’s (Darcy) perspective, which shows his fascination with the ‘Lizzy’ character, as purely self-serving. He has no insight into who she is and what she feels.

I know Fitzwilliam Darcy was the same, but it seems even worse when all we have is Alex’s thoughts.

While JAFF fans expect Jane Austen quotes, this really was too much.

Regretfully, I cannot recommend.

As ever, Benjamin Fife’s narration was excellent.

I received a free copy of this audiobook via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.