Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged
Carrie Bebris
Language: English
Pages: 288
ISBN: 0765318431
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Pride and Prescience (Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged), a Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery, embroils the joyous newlyweds Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy in a mystery involving one of their wedding guests.
The lovely Caroline Bingley is engaged to marry a rich and charismatic American. Unfortunately, this windswept courtship is marred by many strange events-- nocturnal wanderings, spooked horses, carriage accidents, and even an apparent suicide attempt. Soon the whole Bingley family seems the target of a mysterious plot, with only the Darcys recognizing the danger.
Sinister forces are afoot and the Darcys must get to the bottom of the plot before the blushing bride descends into madness--or worse.
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she will be fine, and in a month you won’t remember this incident, either.” “Do you really believe so?” “I do.” Then, sympathy overtaking self-interest, she added, “May we call tomorrow to enquire after her?” A glance at Darcy revealed his approval. The call would mean changing their travel plans yet again, but it was the proper thing to do. Mr. Parrish needed the support of friends at present, yet would not wish to disclose tonight’s events to others. Chance had made them confidantes in the
Mrs. Hurst took the other. “Yes, it is very dry in this room.” Elizabeth forbore suggesting that perhaps Miss Bingley’s thirst derived from having spent the morning talking excessively about herself and Mr. Parrish. Instead, she commented on that safest and most meaningful of all topics—the weather—observing that there had been little rainfall of late. “A providential circumstance for your wedding,” Mrs. Hurst said, “particularly since it was held in the country. Otherwise, you would have
burns.” Elizabeth retrieved a dry blanket and draped it across Lucy’s shoulders. “And my husband?” Lucy bit her lip. “He’s still in the house, ma’am. Directing everyone putting out the fire.” Her heart dropped to the pit of her stomach. Darcy being Darcy, of course that’s where he was. She should feel pride, but all she could muster was anxiety for his safety. Mr. Jones picked up his medical bag. “Can you lead me to the maid?” At Lucy’s affirmation, he turned to Elizabeth. “Mrs. Darcy, your
her friend that a goodluck charm created from the hair of someone dear can ward off harm by encircling the wearer with the protection of friends. I don’t necessarily believe there’s any truth in it, but I figured it couldn’t hurt.” Elizabeth had never heard of the superstition but esteemed Mr. Parrish for his willingness to try a foreign practice if it meant helping his wife. She doubted Darcy would display so broad a mind. “I don’t find it silly at all,” she said. His features relaxed. “You
“Yes, I was. Allow me to introduce you to Mrs. Darcy. Elizabeth, this is the Earl of Chatfield and his wife, Lady Chatfield.” The earl bowed. The countess’s smile broadened, lighting her bright blue eyes as she addressed Elizabeth. “It is indeed a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My friends shall be envious to hear that I’ve been introduced to the new Mrs. Darcy so soon.” Elizabeth judged the lady to be about her own age, a few years younger than the earl. She had a delicate visage, small