Washoe County Library System

"'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' Mrs. Bennet must find husbands for her daughters, but rich Mr. Darcy is rude and Elizabeth Bennet wants to marry for love."--Provided by publisher.

"A witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid amateur sleuth—the first in a series. Jane Austen—sparkling, spirited, and incredibly clever—is suddenly thrust into a mystery when a milliner's dead body is found locked inside a cupboard in the middle of a ball. When Jane's brother Georgy is found with some jewelry belonging to the deceased, the local officials see it as an open-and-shut case: one which is likely to end...

"Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, this engrossing debut novel offers an unusual twist on the legacy of one of the world's most celebrated and beloved authors: two researchers from the future are sent back in time to meet Jane and recover a suspected unpublished novel"--

Examines the life of the English novelist, describing her sense of humor, intelligence, strong opinions, and observations of life in rural England.

A spirited young woman leaves behind her life at her rural home and moves to Sanditon, a fishing village looking to re-establish itself as a seaside resort town.

Jane Austen, turned into a vampire against her will, joins a group of English vampires in putting their superhuman strength and speed to the service of their country and thwarting a French invasion.

Describes the life and discusses the novels of the nineteenth century British author, Jane Austen, known for her vivid portrayals of middle and upper-class English society.

Fifteen-year-old Plum Blatchley's real name is Patience, but with an older sister like Ginnywho faints dramatically on couches when she gets anything lower than an A minuspatience is not a virtue in Plum's repertoire. In fact, her repertoire is missing a lot. Even though their late father was an acclaimed novelist, Plum knows only Ginny got the genius genes. Plum's skills are limited to quoting costume dramas, tricking the cat into eating his heartworm...

This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations. The first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with thousands of annotations on facing pages, including: • Explanations of historical context Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure...

Mr. Bennet is an English gentleman living in Hartfordshire with his overbearing wife and 5 daughters. There is the beautiful Jane, the clever Elizabeth, the bookish Mary, the immature Kitty and the wild Lydia. Unfortunately, if Mr. Bennet dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met. The family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages. Life is uneventful until the arrival...