Menace at Pemberley: a Pride & Prejudice Sequel: Darcy & Lizzy’s First Christmas Elizabeth Bennet Series Book

A BITTER, DISAFFECTED ENEMY LURKS IN THE PRECINCTS OF PEMBERLEY…CAN DARCY PROTECT THE HOUSEHOLD FROM THE UNSEEN FOE AS THE COLD OF WINTER SETS IN?A CLOSE-QUARTERS, CHARACTER-LED, ATMOSPHERIC MYSTERY. IS THEIR MAIN SUSPECT JUST A RED HERRING?___________________The late autumn of 1798 finds Darcy and Elizabeth married at last and living at Pemberley in love and harmony. They look forward to a large Christmas family gathering at Pemberley as foretold in ‘Pride & Prejudice’ But a letter from the Reverend Wilde, former rector of Longbourn parish, suddenly arrives warning Elizabeth of possible harm to her and her family at the hands of a former resident of Longbourn. And once the family have arrived, unnerving incidents start to build up.Can the worst disaster be averted? The clock is ticking…Elizabeth and Darcy stand united, their relationship remaining loving and affectionate as they face the threat together. And love is in the air for two other couples during the Christmas celebrations.EXCERPTChapter 5“Elizabeth.” Darcy called her attention to him once his sister had quit the room.He moved his chair to be closer to hers and took her hand in both of his, massaging hers gently and at one point bringing it to his lips. She examined the disarray of the table as he did so.“Lizzy, my love, I know that five letters were brought to you today, yet you told us only of four.”Elizabeth raised her head sharply. So this was what occurred in a fine house. The actions of the wife of the master of the house were spied upon.“Lizzy, do not be discomposed. I merely enquired after you when I arrived home. You’re my wife. I care about you. And Patterson told me in passing that you had received a number of letters, he thought five. Please believe that there was no side to it. And there is none now.”Elizabeth, although she hoped this was how it was, was not wholly convinced.“I see,” she said.Darcy sighed and looked about him, as though searching for an example.Turning to her, he said, “I assume that when letters arrived at Longbourn House, everyone was interested. It is quite natural that they should be.”This was true, of course. Letters received at Longbourn were pounced upon and talked about. Nothing could be kept secret for very long at Longbourn.She smiled at last. “All right.”“But, Lizzy, I know that something has distressed you. It is quite clear to me. And I cannot help thinking that this is due to the fifth letter.”___________________…Delve further into the events of Jane Austen’s magnificent ‘Pride & Prejudice’, learn more about familiar characters and look forward to the sequel, ‘Easter At Netherfield’.…Witness how Elizabeth copes with the responsibility of being mistress of Pemberley, with Darcy’s love and support.…Read an excerpt from ‘Easter At Netherfield’ which begins within two months of the end of ‘Menace At Pemberley’ and embraces another large family gathering, this time at Netherfield.…‘Menace At Pemberley’ is written in the same classic, easy-to-read, literary style as Book One. Can be read alone.…Authentic and well-researched as before, it is a further tribute to literary icon Jane Austen.___________________Readers said:“Thoroughly enjoyable, would highly recommend if you love P&P sequels, prequels and variations.”“Easy read.”“I love P&P and have read a number of spinoffs, but I think this series is one of the best.”“An easy-read sequel with a surprising whodunnit mystery”“Reminded me of the PD James book Death at Pemberley. But this one is better.”___________________Not to be missed. Read ‘Menace At Pemberley’ to keep up with events post ‘Pride & Prejudice’.