What if Colonel Fitzwilliam had made Elizabeth's acquaintance before Mr Darcy? In this variation of Jane Austen's classic, Colonel Fitzwilliam attends the ball in Meryton and gets off to a much better start with Elizabeth than does Mr Darcy. Unfortunately the colonel is to be reposted to the continent, and neither he nor Elizabeth have enough fortune to make a continued relationship prudent. But when circumstances change, can Mr Darcy overcome the poor first impression he has made on Elizabeth, or does he risk losing the only woman he ever loved to his cousin? This variation deviates from Jane Austen's original plot. It can be read as a complete story by itself, though the final resolution will come in the second volume.

This book is the conclusion of Darcy's Denial. Those who have not read Darcy's Denial may wish to avoid reading the description below. Darcy's Deliverance ————- Following Elizabeth Bennet's marriage to Richard Fitzwilliam, Mr Darcy embarks for the New World in order to forget the only woman he has ever loved. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Richard initially experience a life of post-nuptial happiness; eventually, however, they are faced with a series of trials that put their new marriage to the test. Mr Darcy's return offers Elizabeth hope that all may yet be well, but when disaster strikes, guilt and remorse threaten to keep Darcy and Elizabeth apart. With the passage of time, their growing friendship begins to bridge the gulf between them, but all is suddenly threatened by a seemingly chance discovery. Can Darcy truly forgive his one-time adversary, or is his good opinion, once lost, lost forever—along with his hopes of happiness?