From a very young age, Fitzwilliam Darcy has shown he has inherited all the good traits of both his excellent parents. He possesses a strong character, a sharp mind, and a dedication to his duties that is much admired by his family, friends, and acquaintances. Such qualities are, however, less apparent to strangers, so when he joins his friend Charles Bingley at his estate, Netherfield Park in Hertfordshire, the impression he makes is relatively poor.

After the Netherfield ball, Darcy leaves Hertfordshire, determined to put as much distance as possible between him and the young woman he admires against his will and even against his reason. It is a danger he has never had to face before and from which he must escape.

He is also firmly convinced that his friend will make a mistake if he proposes to Miss Jane Bennet, who seems not to return his affections. Therefore, he advises Bingley not to return to Netherfield and instead to spend the winter in London.

Before Christmas, Darcy's disposition is low enough to worry his sister and relatives. A series of coincidences, however, leads to a surprising encounter between his aunt, his sister, and Elizabeth Bennet, who is brought back into his life to disturb his barely acquired tranquillity.

Will he run away once again, or will he find the strength to open his heart and mind to the tumult of feelings that always come with the potential for ardent love? This question leaves the readers hopeful and optimistic about the romantic journey ahead.

This is a sweet, witty, and romantic novella set mostly in London in the months following the Netherfield ball. It is appropriate for readers of all ages.