Mary and the Captain

Download or read book Mary and the Captain written by Nancy Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pride and Prejudice ... the story continues. Jane and Charles Bingley's plan for a quiet stay at Netherfield with Kitty and Mary Bennet takes a wrong turn, thanks to Caroline Bingley. Caroline is determined to add her brother Robert and her best friend Helena to the party. It's Caroline's dearest wish that Robert and Helena wed, for she knows their marriage will elevate the Bingley's status among the ton. Captain Robert Bingley arrives at Netherfield for the sole purpose of wooing beautiful Helena Paget. And when he meets Kitty and Mary Bennet for the first time, he gives them no more than a passing glance; until an unusual circumstance sends him off on a quest to rescue a friend in trouble ... with Mary Bennet as his accomplice! Before long shy, bookish Mary has turned Robert's well-ordered life on its ear. Why, even Caroline Bingley notices her brother and Mary seem to be in constant company. Now it's up to Caroline to drive a wedge between them in order to achieve her heart's desire.