In Meryton, where reputation is everything, Elizabeth Bennet begins to notice something... wrong. When the captivating Mr. Wickham wins the admiration of the entire town in a very short amount of time-including Lydia Bennet-his influence seems too perfect, and far too precise. Strange patterns emerge: altered behavior, whispered loyalties, and ribbons exchanged in secrecy. As even the sensible begin to falter, Elizabeth finds an unlikely ally in Mr. Darcy, whose knowledge of Wickham hints at a far darker truth that lingers in the shadows. In a society determined to be pleased, Elizabeth must uncover what lies beneath agreeableness-and decide if she can place her trust in a gentleman she swore never to speak to again.