The Jane Austen Handbook By Margaret C. Sullivan

"Mr. Collins was carefully instructing them in what they were to expect, that the sight of such rooms, so many servants, and so splendid a dinner, might not wholly overpower them." --- Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Description: this reader's companion to the world of Jane Austen novels explores all the aspects of life in Regency England. From fashion tips and getting around to attending balls and accepting courtship. Along the way you learn a number of fascinating how-to skills: how to ride a sidesaddle and write letters? How to elope to Scotland? How to get rid of unwanted guests? You might even find that some of the tips are still applicable in your current life. Full of enticing descriptions and evocative illustrations, this book will appeal to Austen fans of all ages.

Details: hardback book, 224 pages. Measures 18 x 12cm.

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