Some Particular Evil: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Emilia Stratford

Author:Emilia Stratford [Stratford, Emilia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Angst, Darcy duel/fight, Darcy's crap childhood, Darcy's POV, Epistolary, Mystery, POV Alternating, Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms
Goodreads: 221359398
Publisher: Quills & Quartos Publishing
Published: 2025-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

April 23, 1812, Bow Street, London

Dear Sir,

As requested, I undertook a thorough investigation of the persons named in your letter. I do apologise for the delay, but as you demanded an in-depth search into the backgrounds and habits of the individuals, more time was required. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me, as I have been assured of being promptly ‘consummated’ by your little Runner.

Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam of His Majesty’s Light Dragoons, 12th regiment. Thirty years of age. Currently on leave after fighting on the Continent, caring for family business in Kent. Second son of the Earl of Matlock. Younger brother of Viscount Reedsworth, heir apparent to the Matlock earldom. No criminal history. No military demerits or disciplinary actions. Hailed as a hero for saving his company during an ambush in the first battle of Badajoz, February 4, 1811. Named partial guardian of Georgiana Darcy of Derbyshire along with that lady’s elder brother, Fitzwilliam Darcy of same. Is in regular contact with Miss Darcy as well as her companion, Mrs Younge. Has a reputation as an honourable, jovial, diligent gent. No peculiarities found.

Lady Catherine de Bourgh, née Fitzwilliam, of Rosings Park, Hunsford parish, Kent. Sixty-two years of age. Widow of Sir Lewis de Bourgh, who was knighted by His Majesty King George III for conscientious performance of his mayoral duties in the late ’80s. Daughter of late Earl of Matlock, by whom she inherits lifetime rights to her title. Not often seen away from her domain, over which she rules with an iron fist. Neighbours say she is overly involved in the everyday affairs of the villagers and her tenants, advising them minutely on everything from which cuts of meat they should eat to how they should arrange the furniture in their private chambers. Not known for charitable deeds, but rather scolds the discontent in her midst into harmony and plenty. Began covertly visiting a Mr Seymour of Old Street, London, in November 1796. Soon thereafter, that physician began making the journey to her estate in Kent monthly. Our investigator was unable to ascertain the reason for such visits, but Mr Seymour’s speciality seems to be in treating depressives and lunatics, his main place of work being St Luke’s Hospital, London. No other peculiarities found.

Miss Anne de Bourgh, only daughter of Sir Lewis and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, heiress of Rosings Park, Kent. Twenty-eight years of age. Not often seen outside her house, except on occasion riding in a phaeton with her elderly companion, a Mrs Jenkinson. Was never presented at court. Reportedly not out in society. Reportedly of a sickly nature and unable to participate in social activities. Neighbours tell she was a bright, energetic child, often seen about the local village of Hunsford until the late ’90s, when she apparently fell ill and was no longer able to leave the house outside of church on Sundays with her mother and the occasional carriage ride as stated above. Nothing is known of her personality, her habits, nor her reputation.

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