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Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentlemen – These Three Remain

by Pamela Aidan

Book 3 of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentlemen series.

Darcy’s annual visit to his Aunt Lady Catherine De Bourgh is due.  He is still struggling to distract himself from the unacceptable attractions of the lovely Elizabeth Bennet and so embarks on the visit to his Aunt accompanied by his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam.

Believing the visit will help him beat his affliction, he is both mortified and exultant to find Elizabeth Bennet staying at the home of his aunt’s clergyman.  When he succumbs to his affections and unsuccessfully proposes to Elizabeth he is again faced with the challenge of forgetting her.  Returning to his home and his sister, Darcy battles the dark clouds that have enveloped him.  With help from his family, friends and the bollocking administered by Elizabeth he emerges as the gentleman he should have always been.  A chance encounter with Elizabeth gives Darcy opportunity to show her how he has strived to change and renew his addresses but something else descends to prevent their union.. he old enemy George Wickham.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series by Pamela Aidan.  She has been faithful to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and offered up an entertaining look into the life of Mr Darcy both with and away from Elizabeth Bennet.  His heart and mind revealed, his struggles laid out.  I recommend it to any fan of Austen.