THE WRONG MR. DARCY

Narrator Joniece Abbott-Pratt has a cool, clear voice that will engage listeners throughout this contemporary retelling of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Small-town sports writer Hara Isari is sure she's gotten her big break when she wins a competition that will allow her to interview the latest basketball superstar. Then she meets grumpy rookie Derek Darcy. At first, she's not impressed, but as circumstances continue to throw them together, Hara is forced to admit she may not be giving him the credit he deserves. Abbott-Pratt's voice runs the gamut from the rough tones of grizzled prisoners to the polished delivery of big-city elites. At the heart of her performance is her portrayal of Hara, for whom she provides a soft delivery filled with emotional intensity. A.L. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2020]