A Love Most Ardent Chapter 1

Fitzwilliam Darcy sets off for the inn at Lambton, to ask for Elizabeth's hand in marriage. On his arrival, he finds her distraught, having just learned of Lydia's elopement. Unable to propose until Wickham is brought to justice, Darcy sets out to find him. As tempers rise, one of the men is mortally wounded. This is an exciting, yet surprisingly touching love story. 85000 words.