However, Darcy arrives again to her town and proposes to her. Elizabeth vows to kill Darcy for what he has done to her sister Jane as a result. She also discovers that it was Darcy that influenced Charles decision to return to London. Wickham tells her of the feud he had with Darcy after he cheated him from gaining an inheritance. She becomes close to militia soldier, Wickham. Later, a militia arrives in Elizabeth’s town. Darcy is a renowned monster hunter and Elizabeth does not like his personality.ĭespite the attraction, Charles leaves for London with Darcy soon. However, his friend, Darcy, and Elizabeth come to clashes. Jane, the eldest sister, forms an attraction with the bachelor, Charles. She sends them off to a party where they encounter zombies and fight them off. Her mother, however, urges to get her and her sisters married off. Zombies have become a norm in society and are seen as troublemakers as opposed to any real threat.Įlizabeth, the protagonist of the novel, is a highly skilled warrior in martial arts by training from her father. The zombies in the novel are deceased ancestors of England. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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