The Essence of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation

Their sisters brought them together. Will an enemy keep them apart? Elizabeth Bennet has been asked to attend her sister in London. She heeds the call, unaware of the ulterior motive behind the request. Fitzwilliam Darcy’s sister has a new friend, a country girl with good connections. He approves the friendship, not knowing his sister is planning his future. Darcy and Elizabeth do just as their sisters hoped for – they fall in love. When Elizabeth returns to Hertfordshire, Darcy accompanies her to speak to her father. Two people from Darcy’s life follow the couple to Hertfordshire, intent on coming between Darcy and Elizabeth. Darcy puts them in their places and they go on their way. One of those people, however, is out for revenge and plans to use Elizabeth to hurt Darcy. When she goes missing, Darcy tears the county apart looking for her. Will he find her in time, or will she be lost to him forever? The Essence of Love is a Pride and Prejudice variation that will keep you turning the pages. If you like scheming sisters, dastardly villains, and love at first sight, you’ll love this standalone novella from Zoe Burton. Pour yourself a cup of your favorite beverage, curl up in your favorite reading spot, and lose yourself in the world of Darcy and Elizabeth. In this Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation, Elizabeth Bennet is introduced to Fitzwilliam Darcy through her sister, Mary, who is friends with Darcy’s sister. They make an immediate connection and a courtship follows. When Darcy proposes, Elizabeth is eager to accept him. Darcy escorts his betrothed to her home estate of Longbourn, which happens to be next door to Darcy’s friend’s leased home of Netherfield. Two people from Darcy’s life—his aunt and his former friend—appear in the area, determined to step between the couple, but Darcy puts them in their places and they go on their way. One of those people, however, is out for revenge, and plans to use Elizabeth to hurt Darcy. When she goes missing, Darcy tears the county apart looking for her. Will he find her in time, or will she be lost to him forever?