What if Mr. Darcy's cold manner and taciturn disposition were not the consequence of abominable pride but instead a painful reluctance to place his trust in those deserving of it, as a result of his own disappointments? Bestowing trust in those who are worthy is a theme woven throughout this Pride and Prejudice variation. The fortunes of the Bennet family are raised with the receipt of an inheritance, a small estate by the name of Fairhurst...