Duty and Desire

Synopsis of Duty and Desire

Dive into the world of Fitzwilliam Darcy with 'Duty and Desire', the second installment in Pamela Aidan's 'Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman' series. This novel explores the silent time of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', revealing Darcy's internal struggle to overcome his attraction to Elizabeth Bennet while fulfilling his responsibilities as landlord, master, brother, and friend. When Darcy visits an old classmate in Oxford to try to forget Elizabeth, he is besieged by husband-hunting society ladies and ill-advised university friends, all with ulterior motives. Together with his witty valet, Fletcher, he must face them all, especially the curious Lady Sylvanie. Authentic and entertaining, 'Duty and Desire' remains true to the spirit and events of 'Pride and Prejudice', while incorporating fascinating new characters.