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Immerse yourself in Jane Austen's world with more than 50 themed word search puzzles based on famous scenes from the novels.
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John Mullan
Play cards with Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet as King and Queen of Hearts, Henry Crawford as Ace Rogue, and many more of Jane Austen's most memorable characters.
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Deborah Hopkinson
This gorgeous picture book biography of one of the most beloved writers of all time pays tribute to an independent thinker who turned ordinary life into extraordinary stories and created…
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Inger Sigrun Bredkjaer Brodey
"This work explores how, through shifts in narrative tone and pacing at the conclusions of her novels, Jane Austen gives her readers the happy ending they crave, but leaves its…
Zoee Wheddon
The Reverend George Austen has so often been painted as just a quiet, country clergyman. This book reveals he was anything but and that the parsonage Jane Austen lived in…
Lucy Worsley
Historian Lucy Worsley visits Jane Austen at home, exploring the author’s life through the places which meant the most to her.
Helena Kelly
An iconoclastic re-evaluation of one of English literature's most celebrated novelists. Almost everything we think we know about Jane Austen is wrong. Her novels don't confine themselves to grand houses…
Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is now available in an exclusive collector’s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, making it…
Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park is now available in an exclusive collector’s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction…
Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey is now available in an exclusive collector’s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction…
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Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is now available in an exclusive collector's edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
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"You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope...I have loved none but you." - Jane Austen, Persuasion
Persuasion is the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen. It…
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Pride and Prejudice: An Annotated Version
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen stands as a literary masterpiece that transcends time, weaving a tapestry of wit, romance, and societal critique. In…
Showcases Austen's early writings, including several short stories, a play, and a series of letters that offer a glimpse into her development as a writer.
Northanger Abbey is the light-hearted account of a young girl's first excursion into fashionable society. While in Bath, Catherine Morland is invited by Henry Tilney and his sister Eleanor to…
"Persuasion" by Jane Austen is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of love, social class, and the enduring power of second chances. Set in early 19th-century England, the…
Jane Austen's Persuasion weaves a tale of love, regret, and second chances. Anne Elliot, a woman of quiet strength and resilience, navigates societal
expectations and the rekindling of a lost…
Enter the world of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, where social propriety collides with matters of the heart. Follow Fanny Price as she navigates the complexities of love, duty, and ambition…
Catherine Morland is a young girl with a very active imagination. Her naivety and love of sensational novels lead her to approach the fashionable social scene in Bath and her…
Enter the world of Jane Austen's lesser-known gem, "Lady Susan," where wit, charm, and intrigue abound in this epistolary novella. Set against the backdrop of Regency-era England, "Lady Susan" follows…
"Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen transports readers into the intricate social landscape of early 19th-century England, where the lives of the aristocratic Bertram family intertwine with the fortunes of their…
"Sense and Sensibility" is a novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1811. It's one of Austen's most beloved works and is celebrated for its wit, social commentary, and…
"The Watsons" by Jane Austen is an unfinished novel that offers a tantalizing glimpse into the social intricacies and character dynamics that Austen fans cherish. Despite its incomplete status, the…
Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who struggle to achieve respectability, each in their own way in the face of the…
Emma showcases Jane Austen's mastery in portraying the intricacies of social hierarchy and the complexities of love. Set in the charming village of Highbury, the novel follows the spirited and…
Sense and Sensibility follows the trials of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, loss, and societal expectations in Regency England. Jane Austen's timeless classic delves into…
Enter the whimsical world of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, where Catherine Morland's innocent imagination collides with the realities of love and society. Amidst the opulent backdrop
of Bath, secrets unravel…
One of the greatest love stories ever written, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, follows Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates life in English society in the 1800s. Narrated by NM…
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a classic novel published in 1813. Set in rural England during the early 19th century, it follows the lives and romantic entanglements of…
Discover Jane Austen’s most beloved classic. When Elizabeth Bennet meets Mr Darcy, she is repelled by his overbearing pride and prejudice towards her family.
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Step into the refined world of Regency England with Jane Austen's timeless classic, "Emma." In this sparkling comedy of manners, Austen introduces readers to the charming and headstrong Emma Woodhouse…
"Sanditon" by Jane Austen is a charming and witty novel that transports readers to the bustling seaside resort of Sanditon, where the spirited and observant protagonist, Charlotte Heywood, finds herself…
"Persuasion" by Jane Austen is a timeless classic of English literature, celebrated for its exploration of love, regret, and second chances. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows…
Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey," where wit, romance, and intrigue intertwine in a tale of youthful exuberance and societal expectations.
Set amidst…
Delve into the delightful world of Jane Austen's early writings with "Love and Friendship and Other Early Works." This charming collection offers readers a rare glimpse into the budding talent…
Beautifully presented with striking covers, easy-to-read type and, where relevant, the original illustrations, these books will look good on any bookshelf.
But when the glamorous and exciting Henry and Mary Crawford arrive in the area, Edmund starts to grow close to Mary and Fanny finds herself dealing with feelings she has…
The story revolves around Elizabeth Bennet, a 20-year-old English woman who, as she matures, must learn the difference between the superficial and the necessary. Elizabeth, her five sisters, and their…
Emma is young, rich and independent. She has decided not to get married and instead spends her time organising her acquaintances’ love affairs. Her plans for the matrimonial success of…
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.
In a publishing career that spanned less than a decade, Jane Austen revolutionized the literary romance, using it as a stage from which to address issues of gender politics and…
Eight years ago, Anne Elliot followed the advice of Lady Russell, her only true friend, and broke off her engagement to the dashing young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. When Anne…
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is the original romantic comedy, brimful of wit and wisdom.
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This volume, first published in 2006, is a comprehensive scholarly edition of Jane Austen’s innovative final novel.