Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet have suffered profound heartache in the fourteen years since parting in Lambton when word of Lydia's folly reached her family. At the age of forty, Darcy is now a widower raising a teenage daughter, whilst Elizabeth, a spinster, has spent the intervening years in service. Unexpectedly thrown into each other's company by circumstances not of their making, has time stood still when it comes to matters of the heart? Can their timeless love survive the newest obstacles to their happiness? What readers say: I really enjoyed this happy story of love at last. Mature characters were lovely to read about. I especially enjoyed Richard's life. Lucy Wonderful story. I really appreciate the effort to provide us with an epilogue with an extended timeline and a soft beautiful ending. Another great story from one of my top fanfiction authors. Lizzyb Your vivid descriptions of the characters and their emotions leap from the page. This is most definitely another lovely book of yours that I will be buying! I applaud your imagination, creativity, and eloquence in writing this lovely, enduring tale of true, everlasting love. Great story! Ihatfield Thank you for another wonderful story. Lovely ending as well. It will be another that I will read over and over again. Thank you so much for taking the time to write your awesome books. They give us time to relax and enjoy reading while real life is crazy. LCH Before you buy the book, you need to know this.  Most of my books contain scenes of a mature nature between a happily married couple, though I would classify this book as suitable for most audiences. I use British spelling so some words may be spelled differently than what you are accustomed to seeing. My main characters believe in God and prayer. I enjoy writing "what if" books about Pride and Prejudice. That means that all of my stories are NOT canon and may include a good many main characters that you have never heard of before, as well as entirely different behavior from characters that you know well. A Jane Austen purist will not enjoy them.  If this type of variation is not what you enjoy reading, I would advise you not to buy it. For those undecided who have a kindle, download the sample. If the first five chapters don't convince you to buy the book, you have lost nothing.For those who do not have a kindle, go to "look inside" and read before you purchase. My readers, those who follow me on my forum,  DarcyandLizzy.com , like to read "outside the box" stories of Darcy and Elizabeth and I have published it at their request. After all, not everyone likes every type of story, but everyone is entitled to have the books they like available to them. Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Copyrighted.  To set the stage for this excerpt, Richard Fitzwilliam is Lord Matlock now and Lady Gordon is his wife's mother. She was taking care of Richard and Isabelle's three youngest children whilst they were taking a holiday in Brighton. A stomach ailment began spreading throughout that area, however, forcing them to return to London early. Gordon townhouse The library   Lady Gordon had just sat down to enjoy the peace and quiet of her library and to finish reading the book she began yesterday when her housekeeper appeared in the doorway. "Lord Matlock, madam," Mrs. James announced. Barely had the words left her mouth than Richard walked past her into the room. Seeing his wife's mother rise from her position on the sofa nearest the windows, he walked in that direction. Lady Gordon's face had gone pale, and her hand was now over her heart. "Has something happened to my Isabelle?" "No. No. Nothing of the sort, Mother Gordon. I apologise for frightening you," Richard said, grasping her hands and placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. "We had to return from Brighton sooner than expected, and I have come for the children." He went on to explain what had precipitated their early return. "My heavens! I am so pleased you brought Isabelle and Marjorie back to London so swiftly. One can never be too cautious in regard to these diseases, especially a woman in Isabelle's delicate condition." "I am in complete agreement," he said, motioning to the sofa. "Please sit down." After she had done so, Richard took a seat across from her on the matching chair. He smiled. "Now. What is this you wrote about a new governess?" "Oh, my boy, you will never believe how fortunate I was to find this young woman. She took the children under her wing the very first day, and by the end of the week, they were hurrying through breakfast to get to the classroom. Seldom have I seen them so eager to learn." "Even Ellen?" "We both know that Ellen is not one to show her approval; she had rather show disapproval. Still, she has not once led her sisters to hide since the new governess took charge." "Pray tell, who is this paragon of virtue." "Miss Elizabeth Bennet." Richard's face reflected his s