The Parlour Game Peril

<p>When a fierce winter storm strands Mr Bingley at Longbourn with the proud Mr Darcy in reluctant attendance Elizabeth Bennet thinks the worst she will have to endure is her mother's raptures. Then Lydia proposes a parlour game to relieve the boredom. Elizabeth hides in a quiet linen closet. Mr Darcy desperate for the same peace chooses the very same hiding place. The old latch sticks the whole house comes searching and they are discovered together in the dark in front of half Hertfordshire. Darcy honourable to a fault proposes on the spot.</p><p>Elizabeth refuses to be married because of a faulty door so she bargains. They will call it an engagement to satisfy the gossips but in truth it will be a trial courtship while the snow lasts. Trapped together in a noisy festive Longbourn with Jane and Bingley happily reunited Sir William Lucas telling endless stories and Mrs Bennet planning two weddings at once Elizabeth begins to see that Mr Darcy is more than hauteur and offended pride. He admits his part in separating Bingley from Jane. He laughs at the absurdity of being ruined by a children's game. He even allows himself to enjoy her company.</p><p><em><strong>The Parlour Game Peril </strong></em>is a <em><strong>Pride & Prejudice Christmas</strong></em> variation novella full of snowed-in adventures accidental compromise forced proximity forced marriage sharp banter and slow genuine feeling. Humorous low-angst clean and perfect for readers who love watching Darcy earn Elizabeth's yes.</p>