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From the desk of Lisa Galek: In this sequel to The Man Who Loved Jane Austen, Sally Smith-O’Rourke takes us on a journey through time and across continents as we explore what happened to the characters and romances from her first novel. Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen picks up moments after the previous book leaves off.... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Please help me welcome Austenesque author Sally Smith O’Rourke during her blog tour for her new novel, Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen, a sequel to her popular The Man Who Loved Jane Austen (2009). A time-travel novel from present day Virginia to 1813 Chawton, England, Sally broaches the eternal... Continue Reading →
Was fictional hero Fitzwilliam Darcy in Pride and Prejudice based on a real person who author Jane Austen met and fell in love with in 1810? In this reissue of her 2006 novel, author Sally Smith O'Rourke cleverly re-engages our fascination with Austen's ultimate romantic hero Mr. Darcy and presents readers with a contemporary heroine... Continue Reading →
The Austen book sleuth is happy to inform Janeites that Austen inspired books are heading our way in January, so keep your eyes open for these new titles. Fiction (prequels, sequels, retellings, variations, or Regency inspired) Frederica, by Georgette Heyer. Accolades to Sourcebooks for taking up the banner and reissuing thirteen Georgette Heyer novels to... Continue Reading →
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