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The novel revolves around Lady Susan Vernon, a cunning widow who engages in romantic schemes, including an affair with a married man. Set against the backdrop of her visit to her brother's family, she captivates the idealistic Reginald de Courcy while manipulating her daughter Frederica's prospects. Through letters, the story explores various forms of love—romantic and familial—highlighting the complexities of relationships and the social dynamics of the time, ultimately focusing on Lady Susan's pursuit of advantageous engagements.
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- Title
- Lady Susan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jane Austen
- Publisher
- True Sign Publishing House
- Released
- 2021
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9789354629907
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Women, Classics, Short Stories, British Literature, England, 19th century, Historical Romance, English Literature, Novellas, Regency, Pink October, Epistolary Novels
- First published
- 1794
- Original title
- Lady Susan
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- The novel revolves around Lady Susan Vernon, a cunning widow who engages in romantic schemes, including an affair with a married man. Set against the backdrop of her visit to her brother's family, she captivates the idealistic Reginald de Courcy while manipulating her daughter Frederica's prospects. Through letters, the story explores various forms of love—romantic and familial—highlighting the complexities of relationships and the social dynamics of the time, ultimately focusing on Lady Susan's pursuit of advantageous engagements.