Plot Synopsis

When Professor Eloise Cavendish is asked to give the keynote speech at a Jane Austen conference -- an annual event that combines scholarship and fandom -- she's dubious. After all, she's writing about how money -- not love -- is the most important thing in Austen's work. Will a bunch of people who like dressing up in empire-waist gowns and pretending to go to balls really want to hear what she has to say? When she meets Sam, who puts on the breeches and frock coat of the event's official Mr. Darcy every year, she's disgusted, immediately judging him as a cad who uses the event to meet women. Sam and Eloise must get past their prejudices, overcome their pride, and admit they're both drawn to Austen's work for the same reason: an absolute belief in love. *CREDITS: Executive Producers: Gaylyn Fraiche, Shane Boucher; Director: Peter Wellington: Writer: Reina Hardy.