<p><b>An "epistolary novel" written in days gone by, sophisticated in a way modern "stories told in letters" are lacking.</b></p> <p><b>Lady Susan</b> by <b>Jane Austen</b> is an example of <b>classic fiction</b> first published in 1871 in the United Kingdom.</p> <p>A true book of worth, a <b>classic</b> that lives on in an era of timeless distinction. Early books exude an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this work. A <b>classic novella</b> at its finest.</p> <p><b>A Glimpse Inside</b></p> <p>You were mistaken, my dear Alicia, in supposing me fixed at this place for the rest of the winter: it grieves me to say how greatly you were mistaken, for I have seldom spent three months more agreeably than those which have just flown away. At present, nothing goes smoothly; the females of the family are united against me. You foretold how it would be when I first came to Langford, and Mainwaring is so uncommonly pleasing that I was not without apprehensions for myself. I remember saying to myself, as I drove to the house, "I like this man, pray Heaven no harm come of it!" But I was determined to be discreet, to bear in mind my being only four months a widow, and to be as quiet as possible: and I have been so, my dear creature; I have admitted no one's attentions but Mainwaring's. I have avoided all general flirtation whatever; I have distinguished no creature besides, of all the numbers resorting hither, except Sir James Martin, on whom I bestowed a little notice, in order to detach him from Miss Mainwaring; but, if the world could know my motive THERE they would honour me.</p> <p><b>Synopsis</b></p> <p>Lady Susan is a short epistolary novel by Jane Austen, possibly written in 1794 but not published until 1871. This early complete work, which the author never submitted for publication, describes the schemes of the title character.</p> <p>Lady Susan Vernon, a beautiful and charming recent widow, visits her brother- and sister-in-law, Charles and Catherine Vernon, with little advance notice at Churchill, their country residence. Catherine is far from pleased, as Lady Susan had tried to prevent her marriage to Charles and her unwanted guest has been described to her as "the most accomplished coquette in England". Among Lady Susan's conquests is the married Mr. Manwaring.</p> <p>Catherine's brother Reginald arrives a week later, and despite Catherine's strong warnings about Lady Susan's character, soon falls under her spell. Lady Susan toys with the younger man's affections for her own amusement and later because she perceives it makes her sister-in-law uneasy. Her confidante, Mrs. Johnson, to whom she writes frequently, recommends she marry the very eligible Reginald, but Lady Susan considers him to be greatly inferior to Manwaring.</p> <p>"<b>A stunning reprint</b>" from Wombrook Publishing. We have made every attempt possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to the highest standard. This means that the text in this edition is unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the <b>best classic novellas</b> of all time. Its words are strung together with such <b>literary</b> precision, in a way that you just do not see in <b>literary fiction</b> from the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift for the <b>classic literature</b> buff in your life, or a fantastic addition to your current collection. <b>We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed</b>, so that you can indulge in this title without delay.</p> <p><b>Lady Susan</b></p> <p>◆ Original 1871 text</p> <p>◆ A short epistolary novel</p> <p>◆ 5 x 8 Inches</p> <p>◆ Matte Cover</p> <p>◆ White Paper</p>