Excerpt from Letters from Hertfordshire (upcoming chapter) on Ao3:
"Though he was certain Bingley’s wife would soon be recognized as one of the greatest beauties in London, Darcy’s gaze lingered only briefly on her before shifting to the woman beside her—whose beauty remained as indefinable to him now as it had ever been. Elizabeth Bennet was more than a collection of fine features, with correct proportions and rosy hues. She was, to Darcy, something far beyond that.
Whatever essence it was that made mere flesh human, she possessed it in greater measure than anyone he had ever known. To look upon her was to feel, to touch, to taste, to see.
Even now, when seeing her was a torment, he knew to his bones he would never look away. He felt the warmth of his own blood in her nearness, and whatever pain it cost him, he would endure it– if only to remember what it was to be alive."
Writing is going very well, just beginning the editing process of chapter 20. :)
For those of you new here and interested in reading this story, here is the summary:
After accidentally overhearing a conversation between Elizabeth Bennet and Charolette Lucas at the Netherfield ball, Darcy is forced to admit that he has made an embarrassing misjudgment. Elizabeth Bennet detests him. The trouble is, she might be the very person he needs most to help his sister out of her depression. Darcy must overcome his pride to ask a woman who does not even LIKE him to befriend his lonely sister, while Elizabeth must open her heart to a young woman in need.
Darcy and Elizabeth learn to know each other in broken pieces through letters sent to a mutually beloved girl.
Elizabeth Bennett and Georgiana Darcy become 'pen pals'.
Letters from Hertfordshire
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