Jane Austen Out of the Blue

Jane Austen Out of the Blue
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 9781847286482
ISBN-13 : 1847286488
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Jane Austen Out of the Blue by : Donald Measham

Towards the end of January 1817 a lady novelist, less well-known then than she is now begins a novel on an unusual subject: the rise of 'Sanditon' as a sea-side resort. She dies with only a quarter of it written. What was going on in the writer's mind? What could have happened in her story next? Sanditon is a place where anyone (real or fictitious) may turn up for the water cure. They do Karen Joy Fowler, author of 'The Jane Austen Book Club', is an admirer - sees Measham's novel as a 'passionate tribute to Austen' and recommends it 'whole-heartedly'. Fowler's review is available in full at: http: //www.jasna.org/bookrev/br243p25.pd

The Night She Went Missing

The Night She Went Missing
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Publisher : MIRA
Total Pages : 355
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ISBN-10 : 9780369703408
ISBN-13 : 0369703405
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis The Night She Went Missing by : Kristen Bird

"A great new voice in suspense...Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies who thrive on stories of deceit in the suburban world.” —J. T. Ellison, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Her Dark Lies "Pitch perfect suspense...The best debut I’ve read this year.” --Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author An intriguing and twisty domestic suspense about loyalty and deceit in a tight-knit Texas community where parents are known to behave badly and people are not always who they appear to be. Emily, a popular but bookish prep school senior, goes missing after a night out with friends. She was last seen leaving a party with Alex, a football player with a dubious reputation. But no one is talking. Now three mothers, Catherine, Leslie and Morgan, friends turned frenemies, have their lives turned upside down as they are forced to look to their own children—and each other’s—for answers to questions they don’t want to ask. Each mother is sure she knows who is responsible, but they all have their own secrets to keep and reputations to protect. And the lies they tell themselves and each other may just have the potential to be lethal in this riveting debut.

Among the Janeites

Among the Janeites
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9780547757735
ISBN-13 : 0547757735
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Among the Janeites by : Deborah Yaffe

With warmth and humor, lifelong Janeite Deborah Yaffe opens the door on the quirky, thriving subculture of Jane Austen fandom.

Be More Jane

Be More Jane
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Publisher : CICO Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1782497064
ISBN-13 : 9781782497066
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Be More Jane by : Sophie Andrews

Follow the wise words of one of the world's best-loved authors to lead a happier life. Are you more Marianne than Elinor, Lydia rather than Lizzy? Be More Jane will teach you to address life with more sense and less prejudice, taking useful lessons from the novels and letters of Jane Austen, one of the world’s best-loved writers. Times may change, but many of our problems remain the same. Sophie Andrews, a young Janeite, knows from personal experience that in times of trouble, or just on matters of friendship, family, and love, answers are to be found in the pages of Miss Austen’s novels.

Dress in the Age of Jane Austen

Dress in the Age of Jane Austen
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 337
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780300218725
ISBN-13 : 0300218729
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by : Hilary Davidson

This beautifully illustrated book explores the rich complexity of Regency clothing through the lens of the collected writings of Jane Austen.

Jane Austen's Lost Letters

Jane Austen's Lost Letters
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Publisher : Minotaur Books
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781250779397
ISBN-13 : 1250779391
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Jane Austen's Lost Letters by : Jane K. Cleland

Jane K. Cleland returns with Jane Austen's Lost Letters, the fourteenth installment in the beloved Josie Prescott Antiques series, set on the rugged New Hampshire coast. Antiques appraiser Josie Prescott is in the midst of filming a segment for her new television show, Josie’s Antiques, when the assistant director interrupts to let her know she has a visitor. Josie reluctantly pauses production and goes outside, where she finds an elegant older woman waiting to see her. Veronica Sutton introduces herself as an old friend of Josie’s father, who had died twenty years earlier. Veronica seems fidgety, and after only a few minutes, hands Josie a brown paper-wrapped package, about the size of a shoebox, and leaves. Mystified, Josie opens the package, and gasps when she sees what’s inside: a notecard bearing her name—in her father’s handwriting—and a green leather box. Inside the box are two letters in transparent plastic sleeves. The first bears the salutation, “My dear Cassandra,” the latter, “Dearest Fanny.” Both are signed “Jane Austen.” Could her father have really accidentally found two previously unknown letters by one of the world’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen? Reeling, Josie tries to track down Veronica, but the woman has vanished without a trace. Josie sets off on the quest of a lifetime to learn what Veronica knows about her father and to discover whether the Jane Austen letters are real. As she draws close to the truth, she finds herself in danger, and learns that some people will do anything to keep a secret—even kill.

Unmarriageable

Unmarriageable
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Publisher : Ballantine Books
Total Pages : 386
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781524799724
ISBN-13 : 1524799726
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Unmarriageable by : Soniah Kamal

“This inventive retelling of Pride and Prejudice charms.”—People “A fun, page-turning romp and a thought-provoking look at the class-obsessed strata of Pakistani society.”—NPR Alys Binat has sworn never to marry—until an encounter with one Mr. Darsee at a wedding makes her reconsider. A scandal and vicious rumor concerning the Binat family have destroyed their fortune and prospects for desirable marriages, but Alys, the second and most practical of the five Binat daughters, has found happiness teaching English literature to schoolgirls. Knowing that many of her students won’t make it to graduation before dropping out to marry and have children, Alys teaches them about Jane Austen and her other literary heroes and hopes to inspire the girls to dream of more. When an invitation arrives to the biggest wedding their small town has seen in years, Mrs. Binat, certain that their luck is about to change, excitedly sets to work preparing her daughters to fish for rich, eligible bachelors. On the first night of the festivities, Alys’s lovely older sister, Jena, catches the eye of Fahad “Bungles” Bingla, the wildly successful—and single—entrepreneur. But Bungles’s friend Valentine Darsee is clearly unimpressed by the Binat family. Alys accidentally overhears his unflattering assessment of her and quickly dismisses him and his snobbish ways. As the days of lavish wedding parties unfold, the Binats wait breathlessly to see if Jena will land a proposal—and Alys begins to realize that Darsee’s brusque manner may be hiding a very different man from the one she saw at first glance. Told with wry wit and colorful prose, Unmarriageable is a charming update on Jane Austen’s beloved novel and an exhilarating exploration of love, marriage, class, and sisterhood. Praise for Unmarriageable “Delightful . . . Unmarriageable introduces readers to a rich Muslim culture. . . . [Kamal] observes family dramas with a satiric eye and treats readers to sparkling descriptions of a days-long wedding ceremony, with its high-fashion pageantry and higher social stakes.”—Star Tribune “Thoroughly charming.”—New York Post “[A] funny, sometimes romantic, often thought-provoking glimpse into Pakistani culture, one which adroitly illustrates the double standards women face when navigating sex, love, and marriage. This is a must-read for devout Austenites.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Jane Austen and the Polite Puzzle

Jane Austen and the Polite Puzzle
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 133
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781847538758
ISBN-13 : 1847538754
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Jane Austen and the Polite Puzzle by : Donald Measham

This is a Jane Austen entertainment, part documentary; part well-grounded conjecture. You are asked to entertain an idea; the idea that Jane Austen as a girl played a lost (but genuine) card game called 'The New impenetrable Secret or Polite Puzzle.' You will find yourselves involved in a Jane Austen Discovery - appreciating the double significance of this phrase, as you see the game re-enacted by a pair of Regency young ladies and their governess. There is a demonstration of the light which the game and its sources throw upon Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Persuasion', presented in its social and historical context, and with a unique complete set of the cards.

A Guinea Pig Pride & Prejudice

A Guinea Pig Pride & Prejudice
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 31
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781632862426
ISBN-13 : 1632862425
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis A Guinea Pig Pride & Prejudice by : Jane Austen

A charming retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, featuring the sweet, rotund little piglets who brought you A Guinea Pig Nativity.

Pour Your Heart Out (Jane Austen)

Pour Your Heart Out (Jane Austen)
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 226
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780425290583
ISBN-13 : 0425290581
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Pour Your Heart Out (Jane Austen) by : Jane Austen

An interactive journal/quote book mash-up, featuring quotes from the most famous works of Regency novelist Jane Austen, and accompanied by whimsical artwork Pour Your Heart Out is part guided journal, part quote book, and your new BFF. A fully illustrated journal featuring the most inspiring quotes from the legendary and wonderfully wise Jane Austen's books, coupled with creative prompts to encourage self-expression and creativity. An opportunity for readers to let it all out on the page, explore their emotions, and draw on their own imaginations. Pour Your Heart Out makes the perfect companion for any teen or adult. Whether you're off on a new adventure, dealing with tough stuff, or crushing over your lab partner, Pour Your Heart Out will be there for you through it all!