After an unspeakable tragedy befalls his sister at Ramsgate, Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley finds himself in Hertfordshire. There, he meets the alluring Elizabeth Bennet, whose dark eyes, engaging wit, and intelligent discourse thoroughly enchant him. A taciturn gentleman by nature, Darcy prefers to keep his emotions and desires on a tight rein, especially among strangers; but the degree of power Elizabeth wields over him not only tests his inherent ability to restrain himself, but greatly alarms him. Why does this bewitching slip-of-a-woman render his long-practiced self-control all but useless? Why does her father appear to dislike him so vehemently from the start? And what mysterious secret is her family intent on keeping from him-Mr. Bennet and her elder sister, Jane, especially-aside from Elizabeth's whereabouts, that is? But Darcy has a secret of his own; a secret he dreads coming to light for fear that Elizabeth will turn from him with horror and revulsion. But learn of it she does, and Darcy is shocked to discover that her reaction isn't at all what he expected.
Author: Susan Adriani Publisher: White Soup Press Published: 08/26/2013 Pages: 140 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.37lbs Size: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.33d ISBN: 9780615806747
About the Author Susan Adriani has been an admirer of Jane Austen and her beloved characters for over twenty years. Originally from New England, she attended a small fine arts college, where she majored in Illustration. In 2007, after contemplating the unexplored possibilities in one of Jane Austen's most celebrated novels, Pride and Prejudice, Ms. Adriani laid aside her paintbrush and began to write her first novel-length story, The Truth About Mr. Darcy. With encouragement from fellow Austen enthusiasts she continued. Ms. Adriani currently resides in Connecticut with her husband, daughter, and a very impertinent cat.