“A Longbourn Entanglement” begins with a cover-up. Lydia’s curiosity spikes during Elizabeth Bennet’s proposal from Mr. Collins.
Quote from the book: Lydia’s head ached as she chewed over the implications. No wonder Mama was so desperate for one of them to marry Mr. Collins! Mr. Collins may not have looked at plain old Mary, but Lydia had caught him glancing at her own bosom more than once. She was the handsomest of her sisters. She could capture Mr. Collins easily. She had not wanted to, but that was only because no one ever told her anything. And now it was too late. Lizzy had sunk her teeth into him, and in a few minutes, he would be hers. Imagine being mistress of Longbourn! Lydia began to dream of the possibilities. She would have precedence over all her sisters, and they would need her permission if they wanted to buy a new hat or order a new gown. Why, even Mama would bow to her wishes!
To help Lydia secure Collins, Mrs. Bennet interrupts the current proposal by faking apoplexy.
All the Bennet sisters must support the pretense that their mother is seriously ill. This might not be an issue with Mr. Collins, but Bingley and Darcy must also be kept in the dark.
One of life's regrets is that you didn't always tell the truth, and now it's too late, because the truth has changed. ~ Robert Brault
Mrs. Bennet’s illness causes a change in plans for the Netherfield Park residents. They postpone the trip to London and attempt to aid the Bennet daughters. Mr. Bennet has departed to visit a friend. The sisters do not want to call him home since they know there is not an emergency but they run into opposition from their well-intended neighbors.
Quote from the book: Darcy looked grim. “If I were Mr. Bennet, I would certainly want to know what was happening in my own home.”
“I would rather wait before sending for him,” said Elizabeth, irritated by Mr. Darcy’s persistence.
“We cannot keep such a serious matter from him, surely,” said Mr. Darcy. “What if Mrs. Bennet’s condition takes a turn for the worse? How long would it take him to come back? How far away is his friend?”
Honesty doesn't always pay, but dishonesty always costs. ~ Michael Josephson
As Elizabeth’s attitude toward Darcy evolves, she feels increasing pressure to confess the truth.
How will Darcy respond to a confession?
Why does Mary spend so much time with Mr. Collins?
Why does Darcy go shopping for lace with Mrs. Phillips?
“A Longbourn Entanglement” combines drama and chortles. The book is well-written, quickly read, and light-hearted. I recommend it when you need a break from angst.
Once an absurdity is accepted as truth, it will seem truer the more absurd it is shown to be. ~ Robert Brault
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