Love, Pride & Delicacy: an Elizabeth and Darcy Pride and Prejudice variation - Jane Austen Challenge, #1

She injured his pride. Could he save her reputation?With his pride already injured following Miss Elizabeth Bennet's refusal of his proposal, Fitzwilliam Darcy attempts to restore his standing by penning a lengthy explanation of the reasons for his behaviour, and the truth behind the allegedly charming Lieutenant Wickham. When fate prevents the delivery of his confession, he is left to ponder the virtue of the accusations Miss Elizabeth put forth.
Inspired by her words, Darcy confesses to his good friend, Charles Bingley, of his interference in Bingley's relationship with Elizabeth's sister. The confession leads the men on a journey to Brighton, where they have been told the Bennet sisters have travelled for the summer. With the militia also in town, Darcy is determined to find Elizabeth and save her from the clutches of the dastardly Lieutenant Wickham.
But will she ever believe him?Love, Pride and Delicacy is a 40, 000 word sweet regency romance, inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.