A painter, down on his luck. A secretary, trying to make the rent payments. A marriage of convenience and economy. Dreams of life beyond The City. A cottage. Destiny. Only Onna Carr could take one of Jane Austen's most beloved tales and set it in a modern sensibility with such sense and intrigue. A lovely story of how small decisions shape our lives. Includes a delectable soda bread recipe that is best enjoyed while reading this novelette.