Lizzy Darcy's spring house party is becoming a Pemberley tradition and this year Lizzy will have the pleasure of all her sisters' company. She is apprehensive at the thought of her mother Mrs Bennett and the formidable Lady Catherine De Burgh being at Pemberley at the same time especially as there is to be an exciting announcement from Lizzie's sister Kitty. Richard Turner recently promoted to the rank of major plans to propose to Kitty during the course of the party. But when his father makes the long journey to Derbyshire with disquieting news about their family's future prospects Richard is put under considerable pressure to marry a lady of means. Richard must choose between his family and his heart's desire. But when Kitty disappears under mysterious circumstances the house party is left in uproar! Who could have taken Kitty and can she be found before her reputation and her hopes are ruined forever. . .
