While in Kent, Fitzwilliam finds the object of his affection in attendance at Hunsford. Interaction deepens his interest, and he's prepared to throw aside caution and common sense to claim Elizabeth Bennet as his bride. On the cusp of proposing, they end up arguing instead when she learns about his meddling to keep Bingley safe from Jane. While fleeing him, Lizzy is injured, and he carries her to Rosings Park. It is the beginning of a new understanding between them.It's also the beginning of a friendship between Lizzy and Anne, and Fitzwilliam finds himself drawn into Lizzy's madcap scheme to ensure his cousin's happiness. An unintended engagement requires maneuvers and machinations, but it might provide Fitzwilliam the perfect opportunity to enact his own agenda-one that leads to a life of happiness with one stubborn Miss Bennet.
