Misgivings & Mistletoe

Fitzwilliam Darcy is avoiding Elizabeth Bennet.

He refused to attend his best friend Bingleys' wedding to her sister Jane, he declined an invitation to join them for Christmas at Netherfield and he is fleeing London before she is due to arrive.

Darcy loves Elizabeth but holds no hope that she returns his affection. The little glimmer of hope was dashed by the elopement of Lydia Bennet with Wickham.

When a snowstorm forces Darcy and his sister to seek shelter at Netherfield, he comforts himself that at least Elizabeth is in London.

Elizabeth has been bereft since she lost the good opinion of Fitzwilliam Darcy. Coming to love him late in their acquaintance, she mourns that Lydia's behaviour and the connexion to Wickham has turned Darcy away from her.

Now even her trip to London is denied her as she is prevailed upon to attend the house party at Netherfield. Mrs Bennet will not let her pass up the company of eligible young men!

After a difficult start, Elizabeth and Darcy spend time together and seem to be making progress, when a monumental misunderstanding intrudes.

The yearning, angst and pain are beautifully expressed and made me cry (again)!

Wonderful book.

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