Letters by Candlelight is a romantic and witty Pride and Prejudice variation novella that takes our beloved characters on a compelling alternate path toward their well-deserved happy ending.
When she agrees to visit her friend Charlotte Collins, née Lucas, in Hunsford, Elizabeth does not expect to see Mr.
Darcy at Rosings Park—and she certainly does not expect a marriage proposal from the last man in the world she would ever imagine saying such words to her.
The disastrous proposal, both arrogant and insensitive, induces her to respond exactly as it deserves: with a harsh rejection and an outburst of all her long-held resentment.
However, as the hours pass, her inner turmoil only increases. Seeking quiet, she slips out for a midnight walk through the darkness of Rosings Park.
Distance does not hide his torment. Across the lawn, Elizabeth notices a single lit window and recognizes Mr. Darcy’s shadow pacing the room, sitting at his desk, and pacing again.
It is only the next day, when he hands her his letter of explanation in the full light of day, that she realizes she witnessed his agonizing struggle to write it.
Yet, that very same night, another window is lit by candles at Rosings—one that causes Elizabeth an entirely different kind of concern.
Mr. Darcy’s letter shatters everything Elizabeth previously believed.
Unable to soothe the storm of thoughts and feelings raging within her, she pours her heart into a letter of her own, filled with her deepest reflections and regrets.
It is a letter she never intends for Mr. Darcy to read… but one that ultimately ends up in his hands.
When an unexpected turn of events and a new arrival at Rosings compel Mr.
Darcy to alter his travel plans, he remains in Kent for a few more days, forcing further encounters and explanations between them. Under the suffocating scrutiny of Lady Catherine and Mr.
Collins, and with pressing business demanding Darcy’s presence in London, time is running out.
Will Elizabeth and Darcy be able to resolve their previous misunderstandings? Can his affection survive her brutal rejection while her own feelings gradually change?
And when Mr. Darcy finally departs for London, will Elizabeth find a way to change their fates for the better?
Find out the answer in a captivating tale of hidden regrets, late-night confessions, and the enduring power of a second chance.
Author’s Note: Letters by Candlelight is a brand-new historical romance novella of approximately 25,000 words.
Exclusive Free Bonus Included: As a special thank-you to readers, this Kindle edition also features a completely free copy of the author’s acclaimed, bestselling debut novel, Mr.
Darcy’s Household—a fan favorite with over 1,000 positive ratings—attached at the end of the book. Both stories are recommended for readers of all ages.
