Foolish Games: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary (The Elopement Project) E-book

If Lydia's escape from Brighton were foiled, what would happen? Excerpt: Mr. Darcy strode into the house and raced up the stairs, calling for water from the first footman he saw. Soon he was standing in the bath, dumping cold water over his head as he scrubbed off the dust of the road. He did not know what had brought Elizabeth to Pemberley, but he would not allow this opportunity to pass him by, and he would be damned if he wooed her whilst smelling of horse. He pulled his shirt over his head while he was still damp, causing the fabric to cling to his shoulders. Taking a deep breath, he realized he must slow down or this whole process would take longer than was required. Finally, he was dry and able to dress in fresh clothing. He hurried out of the house as quickly as the master of Pemberley could do and was out on the lawn and heading towards the path a quarter hour after he had left the visitors. “Pardon me, sir. I believe you dropped this.” He turned to see the gardener holding out a folded piece of paper with his name on the outside. “Thank you, Dawson.” He took the small paper and opened it, wondering what it could be and how on earth it had come to be in his garden. I am sorry for what I said to you last April—sorrier than you will ever know. I was unforgivably harsh, but I ask your forgiveness anyway. E He stopped and stared at the paper. It could only be from Elizabeth. She was the only one who knew anything of the events of last April, the only one who would have cause to apologize for speaking harshly to him. Uncertain how he should act, he stuffed the note into his pocket and raced off in the direction she had taken. Her note only confirmed his earlier thoughts. He had a second chance to win her, and he would not waste it. Tropes & Themes in this book: ✔️ Second chance at love ✔️ Spectacular set downs ✔️ Learning hard lessons ✔️ Facing your own failings   *This is an E-book. You will not receive a paperback copy of this book. A digital download link will be sent to the email you provide at checkout from our partner, Book Funnel, with instructions to download the file to your preferred reading device.