In a world where the existence of vampires is a truth universally acknowledged, most would be surprised to learn they had ever invited one to tea. Elizabeth Bennet is no damsel in distress. Mr. Darcy cannot help but admire her fighting skills and lively mind but he struggles against his attraction to her as he struggles against his own nature. Elizabeth finds Mr. Darcy to be proud and disagreeable and, while she does not wish to be ungrateful for his having saved her life, she finds it most inconvenient to be indebted to him. Elizabeth never suspects that there is a reason Mr. Darcy is such a gifted vampire slayer. When the truth is revealed, they find they each have a lot to learn about each other and themselves. Note: Errors have been corrected in the second printing.