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    The Jane Austen Handbook: Proper Life Skills from Regency England
    The Jane Austen Handbook: Proper Life Skills from Regency England
    The Jane Austen Handbook: Proper Life Skills from Regency England
    Audiobook4 hours

    The Jane Austen Handbook: Proper Life Skills from Regency England

    Written by Margaret C. Sullivan

    Narrated by Corrie James

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    About this audiobook

    Every young lady dreams of a life spent exchanging witty asides with a dashing Mr. Darcy, but how should you let him know your intentions? Seek counsel from this charming guide to Jane Austen's world. Its step-by-step instructions reveal the practicalities of life in Regency England, including sensible advice on:

    #9679 How to behave at your first ball

    #9679 How to ride sidesaddle

    #9679 How to decline an unwanted marriage proposal

    #9679 How to improve your estate

    #9679 How to throw a dinner party

    -and much more. Offering listeners a glimpse into day-to-day life in Jane Austen's time, The Jane Austen Handbook is the perfect companion for fans of her novels and their film adaptations, complete with detailed information on love among the social classes, currency, dress, and nuances of graceful living.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 17, 2021
    ISBN9781666138924
    The Jane Austen Handbook: Proper Life Skills from Regency England

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