It's a theory, not universally accepted, that family bonds are the most fragile of all. Colonel Fitzwilliam has arrived home a war hero, and with the aim to marry his beloved, Kitty Bennet. However he is immediately met with an obstacle between his brother, Henry, who feels betrayed since he was in love with Kitty prior. Determined to have their happiness fullfilled, Kitty and the Colonel continue on the path to matrimony, willing to overcome all obstacles. Meanwhile, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are beginning to build a family now that Elizabeth is with child and they wish to let nothing hinder their peace and domestic tranquility. Yet family shall always be family, and Lydia Bennet has fled from Newcastle, going back to Longbourn to take refuge from her abusive husband, Mr. Wickham. However, when free of him, Lydia travels to America and meets the American Darcys, and finds herself unexpectedly involved in a whirlwind of new situations. Follow the fourth installment of the series and discover the next chapter of the Darcys, Bingleys, and Fitzwilliams as they undergo the most fascinating of their adventures!
I am not going to suggest that this work is not worth engaging. Mitch's plots are inventive. You will need to read the series from Book 1. However, committed JAFFers will recognize these books from earlier editions. Yet, the opportunity to correct many homonym errors (is Mitch using a dictation program?) was not taken. Beyond that, though, and this is a style note that is not a "hit.". The characters talk incessantly to reveal their feelings. I am loathe to criticize...so do not take it as such...given my tendency to go into the weeds, but the most effective scenes are those where the characters act rather than speak. If the homonym errors are cleared, rate 3.25 to 3.5 stars.