Lady Susan
Lady Susan by Jane Austen is a Penguin edition set to be published on October 10, 2023. This 128-page hardcover presents a unique narrative style, as it unfolds through a series of letters. The story centers on the recently widowed Lady Susan Vernon, who is both unscrupulous and beautiful, as she navigates high society with the aim of securing a profitable marriage while also attempting to arrange a match for her daughter.
Readers will find that Lady Susan is an ambitious and manipulative character, distinct from other heroines in Austen’s works. The novella explores themes of social maneuvering and personal ambition, offering a subversive yet charming take on the conventions of its time. This edition is part of the Little Clothbound Classics series, which features mini editions of notable literary works, designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.
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Recently widowed, the unscrupulous and beautiful Lady Susan Vernon is determined to scheme her way through high society in the hope of a profitable new match – all while trying to marry off her unfortunate daughter. Ambitious and manipulative, Lady Susan is unlike any Jane Austen heroine you’ve read about before. Told through a series of letters, Jane Austen’s magnificent first novella is as subversive as it is charming.
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