The Jane Austen Marriage Manual
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On Sale:
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30/04/2012
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Formats:
Trade paperback | E-Book
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It is Fall 2008, the recession is in full swing and Kate Shaw is about to turn forty. As an acting beauty editor for a fashion magazine, Kate has glided from contract to contract only to be told that, due to cutbacks, her services are no longer required. Through no fault of her own she finds herself single, homeless and desperate to help her family survive its own financial and emotional crises. Known for her love of all things Jane Austen, Kate is given a freelance gig that changes everything: is it possible, in these modern times—and at a certain age—to marry well? What starts as an article quickly turns into Kate’s real-life quest. From the polo fields of West Palm Beach to the slopes of St. Moritz and the glamour of London’s social scene, Kate, who gets mistaken for an aristocrat—Lady Kate—chases the man of her dreams, a charming and elegant older financier. But she keeps running into a brooding Englishman, Griffith Kent, who works at an impeccably Austenesque estate called Penwick Manor. Caught between Mr. Rich and maybe Mr. Right, Kate must choose what she really wants out of life: to marry for money or marry for love.
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Critical Praise for
The Jane Austen Marriage Manual
“A ‘self-professed Jane Austen addict’ tries her hand at gold-digging, with disastrous and hilarious results, in Izzo’s charming first novel…. Kate’s search for love contains a surfeit of laugh-out-loud moments. Spectacular descriptions of lavish, character-filled parties add further froth to the escapist fantasy." — Publishers Weekly
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"Clever, engaging and entertaining, Kim Izzo's delightful novel is a must-read for Austen die-hards (which means all of us!) and a fun and funny take on modern marriage mores. Life begins at 40, don't forget it—Jane would agree!" — Melissa de la Cruz, NYT bestselling author of Witches of East End
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"Kate Shaw is the Bridget Jones for our age. Unstoppable, unflappable, full of charm and quick-witted manoeuvres, she trips, stumbles, and soars her way into our hearts. This is a seriously funny book!" — Will Ferguson, three-time winner of the Leacock Medal for Humour
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“An engaging and amusing read. . . . Dares to explore a desire that most modern women would deny, namely the wish for a Mr. Darcy who will sweep us off our feet and pay off all our credit cards—and not necessarily in that order.” — Laurie Viera Rigler, author of Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict
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“Kim Izzo has written a humorous and engaging modern day love story. Kate Shaw is a romantic who will inspire a new generation, whether they’re looking for love, or have already found it.” —Nia Vardalos, screenwriter and actress, My Big Fat Greek Wedding
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“This delightful and witty book contains a meaningful message. A very satisfying read.” — Katie Fforde, bestselling author of Summer of Love
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The Jane Austen Marriage Manual
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