Unfounded

Unfounded

Author: Jessie Lewis Listening Length: 11h 8m

Nobody was fortunate enough to be loved in such a way twice in one lifetime. Elizabeth Bennet dreads encountering Mr Darcy when she visits Pemberley, for surely, after she spurned his offer of marriage, he must despise her. Yet they do meet, and to her astonishment, he holds no resentment towards her. Regrettably, some...

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Chapter 46

HEART-WARMING DEDICATION

I t was not an exaggeration to say that the people of Lambton were astonished to see their party enter the assembly rooms. Darcy was recognised instantly, and Georgiana and Fitzwilliam not long after, but it soon became clear that Elizabeth was the true object of interest. Every woman seemed desperate to glimpse the new mistress of Pemberley—and every man desperate to dance with her.

On a promise to exert himself, Darcy consented to be introduced to everyone who asked for the privilege, danced with two of Mrs Gardiner’s friends, and spoke to the master of ceremonies for a full ten minutes.

He enjoyed the rest of his evening better, not least the final set with Elizabeth.