Georgiana and Eric are as happy as a newly engaged couple can be, they are not only deeply in love with each other, they share a passion almost as powerful and as precious as romantic love: the all-consuming drive to master the piano-forte. Will Eric's success bring them to new heights together, or will adulating fans come between them? And what about poor Anne de Bourgh? Her life has turned into a never-ending struggle with depression and looming death. Will she succumb to her weakness friendless, never to know higher feelings? Or will Colonel Fitzwilliam help her to escape Rosings, to look for a life of her own and maybe find...love? And how is Lydia faring in far-off Newcastle, is she dreaming sweet dreams of motherhood, or struggling through the nightmares of ergot poisoning? Meanwhile, Elizabeth enjoys her freedom while it lasts, she knows a little heir to Pemberley can announce itself any moment to tie her to the house. And Darcy is still struggling with jealousy, he knows Elizabeth loves only him, so why can't he let go of his despicable doubts? Of course Mr Wickham, Mr Collins and Miss Bingley will also make their appearances, a life without nuisances would be boring, and too much happiness always holds the risk of leading to hubris.