Unexpected Gifts
In which the author had no plans to do this book, but did anyway.
I love Christmas stories! I did’t really have plans to do another one last year. But one thing let to another and, well, guess what happened!
I give you…
Unexpected Gifts
Yuletide 1814, the Darcys are celebrating their third wedding anniversary and the baby Elizabeth is expecting. Overprotective and perhaps overbearing, Darcy is ready to do anything for Elizabeth’s comfort, including defying the will of his aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh who demands their presence to bestow a gift that absolutely cannot wait.
What sort of gift is so urgent it cannot wait for a more auspicious time?
Christmastide 1815, the Darcys hope for a particular sort of joy to bring a close to a dark and difficult season. It only seems fitting that an unexpected—and unwelcome—guest disrupts their small family house party. Could the un-expected gift they bring be the key to the fulfillment of the Darcys most heartfelt desires?
This story was hard to read. I wanted to rail at everyone and yell… what were you thinking? Then Lydia’s situation just broke my heart. Her end story was so touching. Bless her heart. Thanks for sharing this look-back.