The exciting conclusion to the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman trilogy recounts the climactic events of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice from its enigmatic hero's point of view.

One of the most beloved romantic heroes in all of literature, Fitzwilliam Darcy remains an enigma even to Jane Austen's most devoted fans. No longer. With this concluding volume in the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman trilogy, novelist and Austen aficionada Pamela Aidan at last gives readers the man in full.

These Three Remain follows a humbled Darcy on the journey of self-discovery, after Elizabeth Bennet's rejection of his marriage proposal, in which he endeavors to grow into the kind of gentleman he desires to become. Happily, a chance meeting with Elizabeth during a tour of his estate in Derbyshire offers Darcy a new opportunity to press his suit, but his newfound strengths are put to the test by an old nemesis, George Wickham.

Vividly capturing the colorful historical and political milieu of the Regency era, Aidan writes in a style evocative of her literary progenitor, but with a wit and humor very much her own. While staying faithful to the people and events in Austen's original, she adds her own fascinating cast of characters, weaving a rich tapestry out of Darcy's past and present that will beguile his admirers anew.

"The storied romance of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet (they of Pride and Prejudice) reaches its conclusion in the strongest entry in an already impressive trilogy. While visiting his aunt's estate, Fitzwilliam continues alternately courting his beloved Elizabeth and trying to crimp his longing for her. ('Although the sunlight did marvelous things with her hair, chestnut curls and velvety brown eyes were not in fashion,' he notes.) He finally musters his courage and, in an arrogant, bumbling way, proposes marriage. He returns to London in defeat, but realizes, after some time and distance, that her rejection has provided him with 'the opportunity to become a better man.' Months later, a fortuitous meeting with Elizabeth offers them the chance to renew their friendship and for Fitzwilliam to prove he has changed for the better. But just as Fitzwilliam is making headway, George Wickham, his smarmy nemesis, appears and threatens to undo everything. As ever, Aidan keeps her narrative taut and her characters conflicted. Fans of the series won't be disappointed; the uninitiated will be hooked." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

"Austen fans will be delightfully entertained by Aidan's witty spin on familiar characters and events." Booklist

CHAPTER 1 Her Infinite Variety

CHAPTER 2 Too Dear for My Possessing

CHAPTER 3 As a Dream Doth Flatter

CHAPTER 4 A Hell of Time

CHAPTER 5 Though Thou Art Forsworn

CHAPTER 6 Under Transgression Bowed

CHAPTER 7 An Unperfect Actor

CHAPTER 8 What Silent Love Hath Writ

CHAPTER 9 The Marriage of True Minds

CHAPTER 10 Full Circle

CHAPTER 11 The Course of True Love

CHAPTER 12 Love's Fine Wit