Waltzing with Mr. Darcy (A Pride & Prejudice Intimate): Pemberley Tales

By Aurora Fairfax

Elizabeth is accosted by Catherine and Georgiana who beg her to plead their case with Darcy as they really want to learn a new dance that is currently all the rage in London.

The dance in question? A Waltz.

Elizabeth decides that she needs more information before she talks to her beloved Darcy. Once she has that, she offers him her full argument and the suggestion that they learn the Waltz first.

During the lesson both Elizabeth and Darcy realize just how intimate and perfect this new dance is for lovers. Desire sizzles between them with every step until they are finally alone and able to dance in the privacy of their bedroom.

Please note: Waltzing with Mr. Darcy is an intimate and sensual Pride and Prejudice variation and only intended for a mature audience.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aurora Fairfox
• Release date: Mar 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386965503

Book preview

CHAPTER 1

Lizzy! Lizzy! Lizzy!

Elizabeth Darcy had just settled into her favorite chair in Pemberley's library. While she had her own office as well her private sitting room upstairs, the library was her favorite place and she often withdrew here to read for a while. In many ways, it was a habit from her childhood where she sometimes had hidden from her mother and younger sisters in her father's library.

By now all of the servants knew that while she could be approached at all times and especially when she was in her office, withdrawing to the library was a hint that she required some peace and privacy. Only one person's company and interruption would be welcome. To her secret delight, Mr. Darcy, once he realized this, often dared to interrupt her. Or rather, he would join her with the newspaper or a book of his own and keep her company. Lately, he'd started to read to her, sharing his enjoyment of a particular clever passage with her or mock the journalist.

It was also the perfect place to attend to the latest missive of her sister Jane. Thus, settled in, she had not expected to be accosted by two excited girls. With a sigh, Elizabeth lowered the letter and frowned at the two girls now standing in front of her, almost vibrating in place with excitement. While this wasn't behavior too unusual for her younger sister, Georgiana tended to be much calmer and more collected. Yet here she was, just as excited as Kitty.

Georgiana. Kitty, Elizabeth greeted the two girls. What is the matter with you?

Both girls glanced at each other, giggling like two little children before drawing up and almost instantaneously turning into perfectly composed young women.

Elizabeth just raised an eyebrow and studied the two girls. The differences between them were still notable. Although Catherine was the older one, she came across as much younger than the composed and womanly Georgiana. Elizabeth still was tempted to blame Lydia's influence, even though Lydia was now married and living with Wickham. The last Elizabeth had heard from that unfortunate couple they'd moved from their lodgings in Brighton to London, eagerly awaiting the start of the season.

Dearest Eliza, we require your help and support.

To her that sounded rather ominous, especially when she considered the secretive glances both girls were exchanging. For a brief moment, she was once more reminded of Lydia and she could only hope that Kitty hadn't managed to drag Georgiana into some kind of mischief. Asking Darcy to bring Catherine to Pemberley and to remove her from her mother's and Lydia's influence had been a risk and she would never forgive herself if Georgiana was hurt by it in any way. Georgiana has such an innate shyness and sweetness to her, not to mention how she'd barely escaped one scandal, that any further harm would break not just Elizabeth's heart.

With what? Elizabeth finally inquired with due cautiousness.

Well, you see, there's this new dance... Katherine started.

They call it the German waltz, Georgiana added eagerly, her cheeks flushing the prettiest pink.

And? Elizabeth prompted when neither girl continued.

According to Caroline, Miss Bingley I mean, they have started to allow it at Almack's and Caroline said that it's the newest fashion in London. So wouldn't it be a good idea if we knew the steps? Maybe for the next ball here at Pemberley? Georgiana explained, clearly trying to curb her eagerness. Or if we travel to town for the season, it wouldn't do if Kitty or I were asked to dance and didn't know how, wouldn't it?

Elizabeth frowned briefly at the mention of Caroline Bingley. While they were cordial to each other, after all her own sister Jane had married Miss Bingley's brother and they were now family, they didn't care overly much for each other. Despite that, Miss Bingley was rather fashionable and her judgment in such matters should be considered. But there was something Georgiana and Katherine were holding back, so she decided to prod them a bit more.

Yes? And? I don't see why Mr. Pool can't teach you the steps unless there's something you aren't telling me?

She waited silently while the girls fidget. Her feeling that there was more to it were justified when Georgiana caved.

It's considered... scandalous? Somewhat?

Scandalous? repeated Elizabeth, not liking that word. Darcy would never consent to having Georgiana involved in anything that even hinted at a scandal. Not even if it was something that was supported by Caroline Bingley and others of the more fashionable London set. Yet, how could a dance allowed at Almack's be scandalous? This required more information and somehow she doubted that the girls would be able to supply it.

Scandalous? Really? And why is that? she softly asked,

Reviews for Waltzing with Mr. Darcy (A Pride & Prejudice Intimate)

[Carol · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is the third part of the Pemberley Tales that I have read. So far they have had good plot lines with romance and sex described in ways that are appropriate to the time of Austen’s books. However I do wish the author or her publisher would employ a good editor. Any editor used on these book opponents is negligent or needs English lessons. There were so many instances of incorrect words and grammar that it was quite distracting. Many of the errors appeared to be instances of automatic word “correction” by a word processing program and/or very bad grammar. These good stories would receive higher ratings if there were fewer errors.