An Unexpected Legacy

This is a variation on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that take places after Darcy's ill-fated marriage proposal to Elizabeth Bennett in Kent.

Can Darcy gain Elizabeth's good opinion after that disastrous marriage proposal? With the help and encouragement of his cousin, Col. Fitzwilliam, a discouraged Darcy decides that his life will be miserable without Elizabeth, so he once again sets out to gain her good opinion. Meanwhile Elizabeth has met the very kind Baron and Baroness Monttard, who have become intrigued with Elizabeth, her accomplishments, and her past. Through her relationship with Lady Monttard, who has decided to take Elizabeth under her wing, Elizabeth learns of an unexpected legacy that causes a major upheaval in her life.

Darcy, who manages to reconnect with Elizabeth again, must deal with this change in Elizabeth's life and convince her he should be a part of her life. And together, they must deal with Wickham and his scheme to get revenge on Darcy by embarrassing the family of the woman he loves.