Cirrus@Austlit

'When news of Mr Bennet's illness arrives at Pemberley, Elizabeth finds that she must set off for Longbourn without the company of her husband, Fitzwilliam Darcy, who has business in London requiring his urgent attention. What unexpected events will further disrupt the apparent harmony of Elizabeth's life? Will Hodges, Mr Bennet's young physician, be captivated by Catherine Bennet, thus fulfilling the desires of Mrs Bennet? Will Mary be left behind to attend to her mother's selfish wishes?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.