Of Family and Friendship (Book 2 of the Pride and Prejudice Continues series) is the sequel and conclusion to By Charm or By Choice? and both books together offer a satisfying journey beyond the ending of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and into the world of 'happily ever after'. In Of Family and Friendship, Mr. and Mrs. Darcy intend to host their remaining two unmarried, though accomplished, sisters as well as the now retired and recovered Brigadier Fitzwilliam in London for the social season. With any luck, Mrs. Darcy's proficiency as a matchmaker may again be put to good use in helping all three form advantageous matches while still enabling them to marry for affection. Just as the season commences, the Darcys are surprised by a demand from Lady Catherine de Bourgh that she and her daughter, Miss Anne de Bourgh, be included in the Darcys' plans. How will the sickly Anne de Bourgh perform during a London season? Can Mr. Darcy bear to watch his sister, Miss Darcy, receive a suitor? Is the last Miss Bennet quitting the sphere in which she was brought up by husband hunting within the Ton? The family party has many grand adventures as they enjoy the season with the rest of London society. Several family secrets are exposed including the Darcys' own deception for assisting Brigadier Fitzwilliam financially following his grievous injuries in battle. Though an indisputable man of valour on the battlefield, can Brigadier Fitzwilliam press his own suit as a lover? Intriguing matches are made, a new baby is delivered, and two family members are lost to illness.
Of Family and Friendship is a sweet and clean Regency romance. It is a full length novel of 125,000 words.
