This book begins in Kent with that oh so unfortunate proposal that we all love to cringe over. But what would have happened if the Collin’s maid stumbled across their heated tête-à-tête? And what would she do if she was Lady Catherine’s spy in the household, as we all know that she must have had one, right? And suppose the only thing more important in that great Lady’s mind to the preservation of the distinction of rank was the absolute unblemished reputation of the family. Would our headstrong Lizzy cave to pressure? Would she marry to save her own reputation? I doubt it, but what of her sisters? Is it really a question, even if she absolutely loathes the man? Could such a marriage ever find happiness or would her unruly tongue get the better of her once again? We shall have to see….