Death Comes To Pemberley

By P.D. James

Six years after their wedding, Elizabeth and Darcy are preparing for their annual ball at Pemberley.  The night before, Elizabeth's sister Lydia arrives unannounced and hysterical, screaming that her husband Wickham has been killed in the woods. Although Wickham is found alive, he is weeping over the body of his best friend, who is lying dead. The entire household at Pemberley is upended and confused by the murder.

Much better book than I expected.  I enjoyed seeing everyone six years ahead -- Elizabeth & Darcy, Jane & Bingley, Georgiana, and even Lydia & Wickham. I'm sure a lot of P&P snobs will think this book is unnecessary, but I liked how James handled the characters.