Elizabeth's summer brings unexpected joy—touring Pemberley with the Gardiners, she meets Darcy transformed. The proud man is gone; this Darcy is gentle, almost humble. Before anything develops, Lydia's elopement erupts. Elizabeth expects never to see him again. But then the impossible happens—someone has found Lydia and Wickham, paid his debts, arranged their marriage. Elizabeth discovers it was Darcy. He saved her family despite her cruel rejection. When he returns to Netherfield that autumn with Bingley, Elizabeth's heart is ready. His renewed proposal finds her transformed by remorse and admiration into eager acceptance. Their love, tested by pride and prejudice, emerges stronger than any easy affection could have been.

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