This series reimagines the timeless novels of Jane Austen for a contemporary audience. Each volume offers a fresh perspective on classic stories, exploring themes of love, social expectations, and personal growth in the modern world. The authors skillfully capture Austen's wit and satirical eye, transplanting beloved plots and characters into relatable, up-to-date settings. These retellings celebrate the spirit of the originals while providing insightful and engaging narratives for today's readers.
Paperback edition of Trollope's reworking of Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility" in a contemporary setting. The first book in The Austen Project, in which modern authors rewrite all of Austen's novels. 'Jane Austen's story and Joanna Trollope's voice make the perfect marriage.' Sophie Kinsella
In this modern re-imagining of a Gothic classic, seventeen-year-old Catherine 'Cat' Morland has lived a sheltered life in rural Dorset, yearning for adventure. When her wealthy neighbors, the Allens, invite her to the Edinburgh Festival, she hopes for excitement. However, her initial experiences are lackluster as Susie Allen is preoccupied with shopping and Andrew Allen with the Fringe. A Highland Dance class introduces Cat to Henry Tilney, a charming gentleman whose family home, Northanger Abbey, intrigues her. She also meets Bella Thorpe, who shares her love for supernatural novels, but Bella's brother John proves to be an annoyance, complicating Cat's feelings for Henry. Fortunately, General Tilney invites Cat to stay at Northanger Abbey with Henry and his sister Eleanor. Cat's imagination runs wild with visions of ancient abbeys, secret chambers, and ghosts, all while dreaming of romance with Henry. However, the reality of life at the abbey is far more unsettling than the fantasies she has conjured, revealing that the world outside her novels can be disturbingly different from the tales she adores.
Beloved and bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith lends his delightful touch to EMMA, the next book in The Austen Project.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This is Pride and Prejudice 2.0 and I must confess, I liked it more than the original' STYLIST 'Bold and brilliant' GLAMOUR 'Sheer joy... Giddy and glam and a hearty update of Pride and Prejudice' JESSIE BURTON, author of The Miniaturist Liz and Jane Bennet return to suburban Cincinnati to persuade their mother to stop overfeeding their father post-surgery, tidy their crumbling family home, and help their three sisters break free from their stagnation. Under one roof, old dynamics resurface, and the pressure of their single status becomes unbearable for these successful women in their late thirties. However, a BBQ at the Lucas family's home introduces them to some eligible men, sparking new possibilities. This dazzling, heartwarming narrative catapults the beloved classic into the modern world, filled with humor and authenticity. Praise for this modern retelling includes accolades from Elle, Judy Blume, Red, Woman and Home, Nigella Lawson, and the New York Times, highlighting the charm, wit, and romance reminiscent of the original while delivering a fresh, delightful experience.