This book chronicles the lives of the Bennet sisters in Regency England - Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine, and Lydia. The clock is ticking and Jane and Elizabeth must find suitable husbands soon. Their mother is constantly fretting and scheming about how to find them rich husbands. With the arrival of Mr. Bingley and his wealthy friend, Mr. Darcy - both single and quite suitable - Mrs. Bennet sets out to bend destiny in their favor.