** 2nd Edition, now fully revised and edited (uploaded on 21 January 2019) **This thrilling new 'Pride and Prejudice' variation will take you far beyond the events of Jane Austen's novel, hurling Mr Darcy and Miss Elizabeth into a dramatic adventure neither could ever have imagined.After his unfortunate marriage proposal, Darcy writes Elizabeth a letter and, in his attempt to hand it to her, everything changes - both of them are kidnapped. In just a few days, Elizabeth flounders in fear, loneliness and despair, facing a terrible future at the hands of ruthless mercenaries, while Darcy, injured, is left behind. Determined to save the lady who holds his heart, Darcy embarks on an uncertain journey to rescue Elizabeth. Together with his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, he discovers the power of love, friendship and trust, which goes beyond any familial connection. In this romantic, dramatic adventure, involving sea travels, mercenary pirates and bloody fights able to determine life or death, Darcy and Elizabeth come to realise that they must never let hope die. Hope, faith and their mutual love are all they have to keep them alive. Until their last breath.EXTRACTRichard was now very curious about how Darcy had born the journey from London to Portsmouth in his present condition. Darcy chuckled at his enquiries. "Richard, you know me well enough to guess I could not stay back when so much is at stake; when Elizabeth's life is in such a danger." He looked around, and all eyes were on him. He became serious again. "They say that love and hate are the two most powerful forces to move a man. I can guarantee you all I have plenty of both." ABOUT THE AUTHOR I love 'Pride and Prejudice', and after reading hundreds of variations, I believed I could add to the JAFF world, inviting the reader to explore more adventurous and mysterious stories inspired in historical facts around that period. In 'Until my last breath', for example, I approach white women's kidnappings and women's secret success in learning to fence. I had this idea studying Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. This book is probably based on 15% historical facts and 85% enviable imagination. It never stopped it from being a massive success in the 19th century. If you heard of pirates, forcing people to walk the plank, you know what I am saying. It is not a fact. Stevenson invented it. Giving my modest steps in this direction, I have two reasons to celebrate. First, I am doing my last year in English and History at Plymouth University and, second, I can now count with the invaluable contribution of Regina McCaughey-Silvia as my copyeditor. Regina has been editing some of our favourite P&P variations in the last years. I also want to thank all the readers who gave themselves the trouble to write their reviews. Mistakes abounded in the first edition. I hope, now that I have an excellent copyeditor, grammar and spelling errors will be a thing of the past, and readers can enjoy my works. If you want more information or get in contact or send a message, please visit my website, www.roselorimer.com. It will be a pleasure to hear from you.