Lizzy arrives at Hunsford to visit Charlotte, having mixed feelings to discover Darcy is in the vicinity to see his aunt, the formidable Lady Catherine. They are inevitably thrown together, and she starts to see a different side to him.

When Miss Anne becomes the victim of an extortion scheme, Lizzy volunteers to help identify the blackmailer. She is surprised when Mr. Darcy volunteers his assistance, seemingly accepting the situation and his cousin’s actions.

It leads to a new accord between them, but with Darcy unchanged, how can she even consider - let alone accept - an unexpected proposition after they find the extortionist?

This is part three of the Crime & Courtship series, which will be five books, intended to be listened to in order and follow roughly the same timeline and location as Jane Austen’s masterpiece. The first mystery takes place in Meryton. The next will be at Netherfield, followed by Hunsford, then London, and finally Pemberley. The story arc will continue throughout all five parts, compromising one long listen broken into five sections. A mystery is central to each installment, so you could call this a cozy mystery sweet regency romance.

Note: While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this series is strictly sweet.