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Modern twist on beloved Austen classic.
If you're an Austen fan intrigued by how her timeless narratives could unfold in the modern world, Joanna Trollope has you covered. Trollope reimagines the Dashwood sisters navigating today's social mores with wit and sensitivity, giving a fresh perspective to the challenges of love and family. This novel is a thoughtful homage that might just reignite your love for the original, while providing a touch of nostalgia with a contemporary flair.
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: 9780007461790
Authors:
Joanna Trollope
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Date of Publication: 2013-10-24
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.49
(rated by 14954 readers)
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Modern twist on beloved Austen classic.
If you're an Austen fan intrigued by how her timeless narratives could unfold in the modern world, Joanna Trollope has you covered. Trollope reimagines the Dashwood sisters navigating today's social mores with wit and sensitivity, giving a fresh perspective to the challenges of love and family. This novel is a thoughtful homage that might just reignite your love for the original, while providing a touch of nostalgia with a contemporary flair.
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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