𝑀𝑦 𝐽𝐴𝐹𝐹 𝑂𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

  When we first meet Fitzwilliam Darcy, he is on a mission and seems part spy, part ninja. His stealthy departure is hindered by a stranded cat.  The flea bitten beast attaches itself to his person, both literally and figuratively.  A much needed (and perilous bath) reveals a handsome, single minded and imperious feline. Darcy and his cousin are Agents of the Crown, sworn to protect King and Country, in a time of war. Their dedication has led them to keep a distance from family and foreswear marriage, due to the very real threats of Napoleon and his sympathisers. A mission to protect a valuable cryptographer and his family, means exposure to the lovely and brilliant Elizabeth Bennet.  Lizzy finds that her cosy family life is a web of secrets. The reality only glimpsed, through smoke and mirrors.  Can she trust Darcy and will he return her burgeoning affections? This is a great combination of mystery, betrayal, excitement and romance. Really enjoyable characters and the cat is awesome!

Fitzwilliam Darcy is despondent following his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth Bennet.  Initially, he was angry. How dare someone inferior to him refuse?  And there of course was the problem. His Darcy pride, had blasted his hopes.  When he realises this he berates himself and sinks into despair.  In this frame of mind, he decides to ride to Kent to propose to his cousin Anne De Bourgh.  His male cousins Colonel Fitzwilliam and Viscount Saye, decide to stage an intervention.  When the Colonel announces that he will pursue Elizabeth Bennet, Darcy is horrified and is spurred into action.  A private gentleman's bet on the outcome, gets rapidly out of hand and includes many of the Ton.  One can predict Elizabeth Bennet's response to being the object of a bet! An excellent story. Darcy is lovely, the Colonel is deliberately both charming and irritating. Viscount Saye is his own inimitable self and gets all the best lines!. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leavi