Jane Austen Made Me Do It Original Stories Inspired by Literature's Most Astute Observer of the Human Heart
von Adriana Trigiani, Jo Beverley, Margaret Sullivan, Janet Mullany
Stories by: Lauren Willig • Adriana Trigiani • Jo Beverley • Alexandra Potter • Laurie Viera Rigler • Frank Delaney & Diane Meier • Syrie James • Stephanie Barron • Amanda Grange • Pamela Aidan • Elizabeth Aston • Carrie Bebris • Diana Birchall • Monica Fairview • Janet Mullany • Jane Odiwe • Beth Pattillo • Myretta Robens • Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway • Maya Slater • Margaret C. Sullivan • and Brenna Aubrey, the winner of a story contest hosted by the Republic of Pemberley “My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” If you just heaved a contented sigh at Mr. Darcy’s heartfelt words, then you, dear reader, are in good company. Here is a delightful collection of never-before-published stories inspired by Jane Austen—her novels, her life, her wit, her world. In Lauren Willig’s “A Night at Northanger,” a young woman who doesn’t believe in ghosts meets a familiar specter at the infamous abbey; Jane Odiwe’s “Waiting” captures the exquisite uncertainty of Persuasion’s Wentworth and Anne as they await her family’s approval of their betrothal; Adriana Trigiani’s “Love and Best Wishes, Aunt Jane” imagines a modern-day Austen giving her niece advice upon her engagement; in Diana Birchall’s “Jane Austen’s Cat,” our beloved Jane tells her nieces “cat tales” based on her novels; Laurie Viera Rigler’s “Intolerable Stupidity” finds Mr. Darcy bringing charges against all the writers of Pride and Prejudice sequels, spin-offs, and retellings; in Janet Mullany’s “Jane Austen, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!” a teacher at an all-girls school invokes the Beatles to help her students understand Sense and Sensibility; and in Jo Beverley’s “Jane and the Mistletoe Kiss,” a widow doesn’t believe she’ll have a second chance at love . . . until a Miss Austen suggests otherwise.Regency or contemporary, romantic or fantastical, each of these marvelous stories reaffirms the incomparable influence of one of history’s most cherished authors.
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Jane Austen Made Me Do It Original Stories Inspired by Literature's Most Astute Observer of the Human Heart
von Adriana Trigiani, Jo Beverley, Margaret Sullivan, Janet Mullany
Stories by: Lauren Willig • Adriana Trigiani • Jo Beverley • Alexandra Potter • Laurie Viera Rigler • Frank Delaney & Diane Meier • Syrie James • Stephanie Barron • Amanda Grange • Pamela Aidan • Elizabeth Aston • Carrie Bebris • Diana Birchall • Monica Fairview • Janet Mullany • Jane Odiwe • Beth Pattillo • Myretta Robens • Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway • Maya Slater • Margaret C. Sullivan • and Brenna Aubrey, the winner of a story contest hosted by the Republic of Pemberley “My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” If you just heaved a contented sigh at Mr. Darcy’s heartfelt words, then you, dear reader, are in good company. Here is a delightful collection of never-before-published stories inspired by Jane Austen—her novels, her life, her wit, her world. In Lauren Willig’s “A Night at Northanger,” a young woman who doesn’t believe in ghosts meets a familiar specter at the infamous abbey; Jane Odiwe’s “Waiting” captures the exquisite uncertainty of Persuasion’s Wentworth and Anne as they await her family’s approval of their betrothal; Adriana Trigiani’s “Love and Best Wishes, Aunt Jane” imagines a modern-day Austen giving her niece advice upon her engagement; in Diana Birchall’s “Jane Austen’s Cat,” our beloved Jane tells her nieces “cat tales” based on her novels; Laurie Viera Rigler’s “Intolerable Stupidity” finds Mr. Darcy bringing charges against all the writers of Pride and Prejudice sequels, spin-offs, and retellings; in Janet Mullany’s “Jane Austen, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!” a teacher at an all-girls school invokes the Beatles to help her students understand Sense and Sensibility; and in Jo Beverley’s “Jane and the Mistletoe Kiss,” a widow doesn’t believe she’ll have a second chance at love . . . until a Miss Austen suggests otherwise.Regency or contemporary, romantic or fantastical, each of these marvelous stories reaffirms the incomparable influence of one of history’s most cherished authors.
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Rezension von JulianeGerman review here: http://buechertruhe.blogspot.com/2011/09/rezension-jane-austen-made-me-do-it.html <b>Content:</b> A colorful mix of short stories placed in the world of Jane Austen. Whether it's about the characters of Jane Austen or herself. In Austen's time (Regency) or in the today's time. Contributing authors are well-known names and newcomers. <b>My opinion:</b> I love Jane Austen! I love books that deal with her stories or whch are similar to those of Jane Austen's. In this short story collection I felt good. Because these authors are also Austen fans and everything is about Austen. Overall, it's a really mixed compilation, there are stories of various kinds. I did not liked all stories - I've even stopped three. But among the mix there are so many "candy stories"! The following five stories I liked best: <i>Jane Austen's Nightmare - Syrie James</i> In her dream Jane Austen meets her characters and they are telling her their opinion. Sometimes they complain (Elinor and Fanny), but sometimes they also thank Jane (Lizzy). It's a totally fun idea, very realistic in so far, that the figures (if they existed) could actually have such complaints. <i>Jane Austen and the Mistletoe Kiss - Jo Beverley</i> A romantic story which could be written by Jane Austen. A poor widow falls in love with the rich landlord, who apparently is interested in her fifteen year old daughter ... Taking place in Austen's time. I like this the best, by far! Romantic, atmospheric and heartwarming. <i>When Only a Darcy wants to do - Beth Pattillo</i> Modern. Super. Great. Romantic in nowaday times! A young woman offers Jane Austen tours, usually only few or no people are taking part. Then suddenly Mr. Darcy appears - but who is he really? By Beth Pattillo. I still have some books lying on the sub - but after this short story I really need to get them! She has a great writing style and the idea is supercute. Might actually becoming truth for a Jane Austen Fan somewhere in the world.... <i>Mr. Bennet and his match - Amanda Grange</i> She has not disappointed me! My favorite author when it comes to Jane Austen. She already wrote the super mega great Austen Hero Diaries and "Mr. Darcy, Vampyre." And in this story Amanda Grange describes how Mr. Bennet and his wife met each other! I'm sure Jane Austen would like it this way :-) <i>Me and Mr. Dary, again ... - Alexandra Potter</i> The story is for those who have read "Me and Mr. Darcy". With this short story the book goes on. Totally confusing and unrealistic, but again very sweet. Almost more beautiful than the book "Me and Mr. Darcy" itself, but sssshhh! ;-) <b>Conclusion:</b> A must-read for any Jane Austen fans! Each story has its own charm and they are also very different. Surely no one will like them all but everyone will deeply love at least one story!