Appearing Anonymously In 1811, Jane Austen's First Published Novel Is An Edgy, Contrapuntal Tale. Money And Destructive Passion Overshadow Romance In A Darkly Humorous Work That Depicts Sex And Greed With Breath-taking Sharpness. Explanatory Endnotes Illuminate Cultural, Historical And Literary Context, Bringing Jane Austen's World To Life-- Provided By Publisher.