Broken promises often lead to disappointed hopes and dreams and even broken hearts. Such was the aftermath of the Netherfield party's departure from Hertfordshire on the heels of the ball. What if Mr. Darcy returns with his friend Mr. Bingley to Hertfordshire during the Christmas season? Darcy's reasoning is sound. He simply means to be of service to his lovesick friend. There's also the matter of wanting to protect Miss Elizabeth Bennet from his nemesis, George Wickham. What if Darcy's true motive is of a rather more personal nature-one that he is not even aware of himself? When asked, by those who know her best, how she feels about Mr. Darcy's return, Elizabeth insists his reasons can have nothing at all to do with her. Blinded by her dislike of the proud gentleman from almost the first moment of their acquaintance, will Elizabeth finally see what others see when the season brings Mr. Darcy and her back together again?
