The mysterious Lady Carpathian, Mr. Bennet's long-time friend and correspondent, has descended on Longbourn. She has been thinking of the Bennet girls for quite some time and now she will whisk Elizabeth and Jane to London for a season. Upon arrival, they are introduced to Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Caroline Bingley and the Hursts, as well as the delightful Sir Gregory, the intriguing Lord Hampton and the indomitable Mrs. Nathan. All goes well until rumors fly about secret engagements. Who is engaged to who and where did such rumors begin? This is a Pride & Prejudice variation.