Darcy and Elizabeth: A Peculiar Courtship: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

After the dreadful proposal of marriage at Hunsford, Mr Darcy writes Elizabeth a letter in which he explains his actions toward her sister and Mr Bingley but also discloses his dealing with Mr Wickham.  Elizabeth becomes embarrassed by her prejudice and misjudging the gentleman's character. Eager to clarify the roots of their many misunderstandings, she asks and receives a chance to understand the gentleman better.  But what for Elizabeth is only an attempt to renew the acquaintance, for Darcy is a courtship that leads to the matrimony. How Mr Darcy is going to win Elizabeth's heart? *** This is an edited version of the story "Five Questions" published online several years ago. ***