Darcy's Winter of Discontent

Darcy's Winter of Discontent

Author: Helena Crowe Listening Length: 7h 17m
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Once the register names her Elizabeth Darcy, the former Miss Elizabeth Bennet must face a crushing scandal while scarcely recognizing herself. Her unwilling husband, who believes her no better than a fortune hunter, forbids any talk of the circumstances behind their union and can hardly endure the sound of her voice. A...

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Chapter 18

While the conflict that roiled my inner world threatened to constantly break through and show itself in some act of frustrated rage on my part, the matter of Mrs Travers required my attention.

Almost two weeks had progressed without a suitable lead on a new doctor to replace Waverley, who had quite inconveniently leapt at the chance to retire on Pemberley’s grounds.

He claimed to be bone weary and had his eye on a comely widow in Lambton to bring comfort to his twilight years.

As a result, Pemberley, Lambton, and the surrounding area were currently without a regular doctor, though Waverley would likely rouse himself to attend an emergency.