When Fitzwilliam Darcy proposes to Elizabeth Bennet a second time, he believes he finally holds her heart—until his family arrives with a devastating honor a long-standing duty by marrying Anne de Bourgh, or risk ruin. Forced apart by duty and family, Darcy and Elizabeth must decide whether love is worth defying expectations—and whether hope can survive when everything stands against them. Their Moment of Happiness is a closed door Pride & Prejudice variation of novella-length and explores the trope of meddling family and outside obstacles to love.
Author
Lucy Marin developed a love for reading at a young age and whiled away many hours imagining how stories might continue or what would happen if there was a change in the circumstances faced by the protagonists. After reading her first Austen novel, a life-long ardent admiration was borne. Lucy was introduced to the world of Austen variations after stumbling across one at a used bookstore while on holiday in London. This led to the discovery of the online world of Jane Austen Fan Fiction and, soon after, she picked up her pen and began to transfer the stories in her head to paper. Lucy lives in Toronto, Canada surrounded by hundreds of books and a loving family. She teaches environmental studies, loves animals and trees and exploring the world around her.
