None of the books in this series are purely about the title character, but how their taking charge affects those around them.Fanny Bennet dies of an apoplexy two years prior to the start of this story.As in canon, the Bingleys, Hursts, and Darcy arrive in the area residing in the leased Netherfield Park.

Up until the Reverend William Collins arrival, things are not far from canon.

Collins is the sycophant we all love to hate and sets his sights on Jane.