P&P The Untold Stories: Mr Darcy Dines with the Gardiners

Mr Gardiner is quite concerned about his guest

Sept 1, 1812

Mr Gardiner sunk his spoon into his syllabub as his glance travelled between his charmingly poised wife and their guest.

It was quite extraordinary, the alteration in Mr Darcy’s manner.

During their lengthy interviews to address what Madeleine had tactfully and restrainedly termed Lydia’s situation, Mr Darcy had been exceedingly assertive. Forceful, even. Driven. Like a man possessed. Decisive and outspoken, he had shown himself accust...