P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Lucas on New Year’s Day

Charlotte has an unexpected visitor

Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6

January 1, 1812

Lady Lucas was all aflutter at their first visitor in the year of Our Lord 1812. “A happy new year to you, Judge Braxton! This is an unexpected pleasure. I cannot recall the last time our home was honored with your presence. Please sit down and allow me to order s...