Thomas Bennet has died and left his wife and five daughters during the visit of his cousin Mr. Collins who has come to offer marriage as an olive branch to soothe the way when he inherits their home, Longbourn. A deathbed promise from the past saves the ladies and Elizabeth Bennet becomes better acquainted with the wealthy, handsome Mr. Darcy, the man who insulted her at the assembly in Meryton. With the Bennets living at Somersal, a country estate that belongs to the Fitzwilliam family and is only a short distance from Pemberley, the home of Mr. Darcy, their mutual love of riding fosters a love neither Darcy nor Elizabeth can deny. After a terrible accident, Elizabeth believes she must race in the spring to secure her family’s future, much to Mr. Darcy’s dismay. His proposal, given to keep her from racing, is summarily refused as Elizabeth Bennet will not marry from necessity.
Left wanting more…
Enjoyable love story between Darcy and Elizabeth I was given this book to read and give an unbiased review. Having read over 300 JAFF stories, I enjoy finding one that has a plot I have not seen before and is not just a rehash of Jane Austen’s classics. “Mr. Darcy’s Debt” is one of those. The story is well written and has been edited. There is minor angst, no violence, no sex scenes, and an HEA for several couples, including ODC. Mr. Collins is terrible and Caroline is her usual nasty self. Lady…