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JUNE 1, 2012
A delightful romp that should appeal to those who appreciate the savvier realms of chick lit. Full review >
FEB. 1, 2012
Will no doubt appeal to those fans who think that period clothes and happy romantic endings constitute an authentic... Full review >
AUG. 1, 2010
First-timer Shepherd remains true to Austen’s style while providing a sound puzzle. Janeites may be delighted or appalled,... Full review >
AUG. 30, 2011
Barron writes charmingly in the style of Jane Austen while providing a leisurely exploration of murder and local society in... Full review >
MAY 1, 2004
Bright, engaging, dexterous literary entertainment for everyone, though with many special treats and pleasures for Janeites. Full review >
JUNE 1, 2007
Mindless froth that Austen addicts will love. Full review >
AUG. 2, 2007
Even the most diehard Austen fans may find this work to be too much. Full review >
JAN. 1, 2008
Deserves front-runner status in the saturated field of Austen fan-fiction and film. Full review >
FEB. 28, 2012
Fans will doubtless come running. But the dutiful cook’s tour of stately buildings and the joyless whodunit conventions... Full review >
JAN. 5, 2010
Ford (What We Remember, 2009, etc.) approvingly cites Seth Grahame-Smith’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, but his own... Full review >
FEB. 1, 2011
Less Pride and Prejudice than True Blood—not that there’s anything wrong with that—and a witty demonstration of how... Full review >
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MARCH 29, 2011
Lily Berry’s mother has just passed away from cancer, leaving her two daughters memento necklaces crafted from her only... Full review >
MAY 2, 2011
MARCH 2, 2010
A must for Austen bibliophiles. Full review >
JUNE 1, 2006
One can only hope a little more drama turns up in the next volume. Full review >
OCT. 3, 2006
More reminiscent of Wilkie Collins than Jane Austen. Full review >
APRIL 18, 2011
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