Austen’s epistolary novel reveals the complexities of social manoeuvring and the sharp wit of its unforgettable protagonist.
Presented as a series of letters, this short novel tells the story of the beautiful yet notorious Lady Susan and her schemes to find an advantageous second marriage for herself, while also forcing her daughter into a loveless match. Follow a brilliant and manipulative widow determined to secure advantageous marriages for herself and her daughter.
Written in 1794 and first published in 1871, enjoy this masterful novel that explores the mores and manners of English society. Not to be missed by fans of Austen’s seminal work and lovers of English literature.
Circa l’autore
Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English author born in Hampshire, England. She’s best-known for her novels in which she critiques 18th century society and displays her characteristically sharp wit. Austen’s most famous works include Sense and Sensibility, 1811, Pride and Prejudice, 1813, and Emma, 1816. Although her works have now been translated and printed in editions across the globe, Austen was relatively unknown during her lifetime, publishing her novels anonymously.
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