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Jane Austen-Related Books (page 3)


Cover art for THE LOST MEMOIRS OF JANE AUSTEN
FICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2008

"Deserves front-runner status in the saturated field of Austen fan-fiction and film."
A worthy attempt to augment Jane Austen's love life. Read full book review >
Cover art for CONFESSIONS OF A JANE AUSTEN ADDICT
FICTION
Released: Aug. 2, 2007

"Even the most diehard Austen fans may find this work to be too much."
An Austen addict who's been having romantic trouble in contemporary Los Angeles finds herself transported to early-19th-century England living a life that seems lifted from a compilation of the Austen novels. Read full book review >
Cover art for AUSTENLAND
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2007

"Mindless froth that Austen addicts will love."
Yet another player in the literary parlor game of re-writing Jane Austen. Read full book review >
Cover art for DUTY AND DESIRE
FICTION
Released: Oct. 3, 2006

"More reminiscent of Wilkie Collins than Jane Austen."
Second installment of Aidan's trilogy retelling Pride and Prejudice from Darcy's point of view. Read full book review >
Cover art for AN ASSEMBLY SUCH AS THIS
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2006

"One can only hope a little more drama turns up in the next volume."
A slow amble across the familiar terrain of Pride and Prejudice, this time recounting events through the eyes of Mr. Darcy. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB
FICTION
Released: May 1, 2004

"Bright, engaging, dexterous literary entertainment for everyone, though with many special treats and pleasures for Janeites."
The estimable Fowler (Sister Noon, 2001, etc.) offers a real delight as she follows the lives of six members of a book club. Read full book review >