I'm reading this romance novel that was nominated for an award.
The author displays quite an impressive amount of knowledge of Regency Era customs, from marriage mores to dress design to cuisine. I was quite impressed.
The story has a few paranormal elements: there are a couple of charming ghosts, some time travel, and a good-looking rake! who turns out to be a spymaster in the Napoleonic wars. There's some steamy sex.
As is pointed out in the novel, in 1814 Britain was at war with both France and America.
And, to the delight, I am sure, of Jane Austen fans everywhere, Jane Austen makes an appearance in the novel (accompanied by her sister, Cassandra).
And, perhaps more important than any of these things, if you're a big Jane Austen fan, the climax of the novel does turn on the advice (what Jane Austen would do) Jane Austen gives our heroine regarding her perplexing love life.
The author displays quite an impressive amount of knowledge of Regency Era customs, from marriage mores to dress design to cuisine. I was quite impressed.
The story has a few paranormal elements: there are a couple of charming ghosts, some time travel, and a good-looking rake! who turns out to be a spymaster in the Napoleonic wars. There's some steamy sex.
As is pointed out in the novel, in 1814 Britain was at war with both France and America.
And, to the delight, I am sure, of Jane Austen fans everywhere, Jane Austen makes an appearance in the novel (accompanied by her sister, Cassandra).
And, perhaps more important than any of these things, if you're a big Jane Austen fan, the climax of the novel does turn on the advice (what Jane Austen would do) Jane Austen gives our heroine regarding her perplexing love life.
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