More Precious Than Gold

She’s keeping a secret that could destroy the Bennets. He abhors deceit.

Five daughters, nearly nothing saved.

When Elizabeth Bennet discovers an ancient roman hoard Mr Bennet considers defying the law; risking his freedom and his daughters’ respectability. The nearly thirty thousand pounds might be illegal to keep but it feels nearly impossible to give it up. Who would ever suspect him anyway? A lifetime’s worth of indolence could be made up for in an instant, if only his most independent minded daughter will keep her peace.

Greed, speculation, reckless ambition, and social maneuvering consume Meryton society when another ancient Roman hoard is discovered not that far from Longbourn, risking the secret Mr. Bennet is so determined to keep.

As Elizabeth and Darcy fall in love, the secrets between them keep them from fully committing their hearts, until someone else’s secret nearly destroys everything.

Darcy and Elizabeth Sweet Romance + Pride and Prejudice Variations + JAFF Variations