The Parlour Game Peril

By Lefki KarantoniA Pride and Prejudice Christmas Variation

Historical Fiction

Romance

Length3h 39m

About this book

Summary

A winter storm traps Mr Bingley at Longbourn, with Mr Darcy in tow. During a parlour game gone wrong, Elizabeth hides in the linen closet, Darcy joins her, the latch sticks, and they are discovered together. Darcy proposes on the spot, honourable to a fault. Elizabeth refuses to wed over a stuck door and suggests a false engagement instead, just until the snow melts. Yet as they endure Longbourn’s chaos, a boisterous household, and Mrs Bennet planning two weddings at once, she begins to see Darcy with new eyes. He confesses his mistakes, laughs with her, and slowly their forced courtship becomes something real. The Parlour Game Peril is a Pride & Prejudice Christmas variation novella full of snowed-in adventures, accidental compromise, forced proximity, forced marriage, sharp banter and slow, genuine feeling. Humorous, low-angst, clean, and perfect for readers who love watching Darcy earn Elizabeth's 'yes.'

Book information

Genre

Historical Fiction, Romance

Length

3 hrs 39 mins

Publish date

Dec 9, 2025

Language

English

About the Author

Lefki Karantoni

Lefki Karantoni has always been fascinated by words. From an early age, she tried to shape the ideas swimming in her mind into stories she could share with others. Though she now lives in England and has travelled widely, she is always Greek at heart. That sense of heritage and belonging forms her love for coastal settings, whether she is writing about small American towns, sunlit islands, or the emotional landscapes of her characters. She continues to explore many genres, guided by a love of language and a desire to connect with readers through the worlds she creates.View all Audiobooks by Lefki Karantoni

1Introduction

9Chapter Eight: Terms and Conditions Apply

2Chapter One: Longbourn, But Make It Miserable

10Chapter Nine: The Secret Book Room

3Chapter Two: One Unexpected Bingley (and His Unfortunate Friend)

11Chapter Ten: A Very Bennet Christmas

4Chapter Three: Trapped in Chintz

12Chapter Eleven: The Grand Gesture

5Chapter Four: The Linen Closet Debacle

13Chapter Twelve: Heavenly Choirs