Synopsis "Bound by Love"
Reader Feedback: "This story held me! I loved the twists and turns of Elizabeth and Darcy's lives as they grow up. It was a wonderful P & P variation." "I would highly recommend this to any and all JAFFers!" "I thoroughly enjoyed this story and hope Mr. Rowland is pounding another one out on his computer." ***** Lost as a young child, Elizabeth is found by the Darcys and becomes a valued member of the family. In fact, she becomes so close that Lady Anne Darcy considers her to be a second daughter. Elizabeth grows and learns with the Darcys, experiencing all that society has to offer, including the delights of the season, the benefits of fortune and society, and the love of a family. Along with those things, she experiences the sorrow of loss and the machinations of a man without scruple. When Charles Bingley, a good friend of her adopted family, invites the Darcys to his newly leased estate, little does Elizabeth know that she soon will be confronted by her past. ***** "That is enough, Catherine." Elizabeth recognized the deeper sound of her father's voice. "There will be no further discussion regarding Elizabeth's place in this family. She is our daughter, and she will remain so. Please keep your own counsel." "This man has a long history with my family and we know his ways intimately. Do not offer him credit; he will charm you with his winsome smile and silver tongue, but when he leaves all you will have to feed your children are his empty promises. And guard your daughters and wives, for his depravity will not distinguish between matrons and young girls newly out in society, gentle or common. He goes about leaving blasted lives, ruined reputations and bastard children in his wake. He is not a man to be trusted." With slow and deliberate motions, Elizabeth reached into the pocket of her pelisse and removed the small silver cross, and stretched out her hand, offering it to him. Mr. Bennet's eyes widened at the sight, and for a moment he sat staring at it stupidly, almost as if uncertain whether it was truly real. Then, gingerly he stretched out his hand and took the cross, his fingers grazing against Elizabeth's palm as her removed the item. If you love Pride and Prejudice variations, Bound by Love is for you. Scroll up and click the buy button to discover a whole new world of Regency England.
