P.D. James draws the characters of Jane Austen's beloved novel Pride and Prejudice into a tale of murder and emotional mayhem. It is 1803, six years since Elizabeth and Darcy embarked on their
life together at Pemberley, Darcy's magnificent estate.�Their peaceful, orderly world seems almost unassailable.�Elizabeth has found her footing as the chatelaine of the great house.�They have
two fine sons, Fitzwilliam and Charles.�Elizabeth's sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; her father visits often; there is optimistic talk about the prospects of marriage for
Darcy's sister Georgiana.�And preparations are under way for their much-anticipated annual autumn ball.
