Elizabeth Bennet's circumstances concerned Mr. Darcy before her situation took a turn for the worse. His heart convinces him that love is everything, but now she is disgraced, and a servant into the bargain. But the worst of times have a way of bringing out the best in a man.For Elizabeth these are more like the best of times. Surrounded by friends and allies, and finding amusement in the kitchen, she isn't discontent with her lot. Until she learns that Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley are in the neighbourhood again. The distance between drawing room and servants' hall seems insurmountable.But love knows no boundaries. And kitchens have back doors.