Lady Susan
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An Apple Books Classic edition.
Written when she was just 19, this early Jane Austen novella is a juicy, wicked tale starring a heroine more deliciously conniving than any of her others. The widowed Lady Susan Vernon is breathtakingly beautiful and irresistibly charming. On the surface, at least. When she sets out to secure an advantageous new husband, she reveals the true extent of her scheming.
Ensnaring one rich suitor and toying with another, Lady Susan might just get everything she wants—if she can keep her mask from slipping. With this fascinating early antiheroine at its heart,Lady Susan shows Austen already dissecting the social and economic games of Regency life with impeccable, caustic wit.
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Great Jane Austen Book
This one is one I hadn’t heard of prior to the Love and Friendship movie coming out. But I loved the movie and equally loved the book! Although the plot is slightly different in both, I love the letter-style narration and emotion Austen can evoke from the reader toward Lady Susan. It’s a great, clean read!
Basic but Gold!
We see this plot a lot nowadays, however the story was written in such a way that it allows us to experience it anew with new characters and different setting. Written with innovation and ambition, the epistolary format gives us an incredibly unique insight into the character’s minds as they have little to hold them back, as they often write to people they trust. Although it might take some getting used to, the novel presents a unique presentation which demands more attention to truly grasp what unfolds.
The characters were masterpieces from start to finish, and Frederica’s treatment by her mother will bring you to feel for her like any of Austen’s heroines.
A must read
I'm a fan of Austen and have always loved her books. I've read all of her other books, but saved this for last and I was not disappointed. I enjoyed the style and the wit, and I think anyone who likes Austen will most certainly enjoy this uniquely written book.