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Modern reimagining of Austen's classic matchmaker tale.
If you're fond of Jane Austen's timeless characters and relish the idea of them in today's world, Alexander McCall Smith's "Emma" will charm you. It's a fresh take that preserves the spirit of the original while playfully modernizing the setting and events. You'll find the same wit and social commentary you love but with a contemporary twist.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780007553884
Authors:
Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: The Borough Press
Date of Publication: 2015-06-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.12
(rated by 13523 readers)
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Modern reimagining of Austen's classic matchmaker tale.
If you're fond of Jane Austen's timeless characters and relish the idea of them in today's world, Alexander McCall Smith's "Emma" will charm you. It's a fresh take that preserves the spirit of the original while playfully modernizing the setting and events. You'll find the same wit and social commentary you love but with a contemporary twist.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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