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3 true 7837766 read 0 true 7837765 currently-reading 0 true 7837764 to-read <![CDATA[new comment from J.]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/22023-sense-and-sensibility J. made a comment in the Jane Austen group:

In a way, both Colonel Brandon and Marianne form judgments in the same manner - the Colonel falls in love with Marianne because she reminds him of his first, idealized love. Marianne has an idealized notion of a hero and Willoughby steps in a becomes her hero incarnate.
As for Edward, while he did fall in love with Elinor, I don't think he encouraged her - their initial interaction takes place under the scrutiny of relations who would not approve of the match, and afterward, when he comes to them at Barton, it is after a visit to the Pratt/Steele family (hence the depressed spirits). Elinor so soon learns of the engagement between Edward and Lucy, and Edward leaves the picture until a later encounter in London, so it's hard to contend that he encourages her in the way Willoughby encourages Marianne.
As for the Edward/Lucy engagement - in that day, there were serious, potentially legal consequences for a gentleman breaking an engagement - a lady could break an engagement, but not a gentleman. One reason that Willoughby is such a scoundrel is that he deliberately encourages Marianne as a suitor, raising expectations he has no intention of fulfilling. We addressed this in our contribution to Historical Tapestry, "Why We Love Jane Austen". Here's the link if anyone cares to read it:
http://historicaltapestry.blogspot.com/2... ]]> <![CDATA[J. joined a group.]]> http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/26989.Goodreads_Authors_Readers J. joined the Goodreads Authors/Readers, Book lovers and Tips for Self Promotion, Sales, and Advertising groups. ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from J.]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/254549-ocean-city-book-club-starting-up J. made a comment in the South Jersey Book Club group:

The Ocean City Library will be starting up a book club on Jan 9, to be held at 9:30 am, on the first Saturday of each month. They have already selected some of the books for 2010. For details, you can contact Allison@oceancitylibrary.org ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from J.]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/252416-small-details J. made a comment in the Jane Austen group:

I will assume that the writer researched this. I do know that, historically, there were betrothal contracts, but I'm not sure about Jane Austen's day. There were settlements made, but these were usually agreements between the male of the family or his representatives - as when Mr Gardiner, acting for Mr Bennet sets the terms for the sum to be settled on Lydia.
Engagements, as I understand it, were legally binding on the male - a woman could break an engagement, but if a man did, there could be financial or legal consequences, which is one reason Edward Ferrars cannot break his engagement to Lucy; she can, and does break their engagement.

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As an update, there will be a giveaway with each purchase of Lady Vernon and Her Daughter, and a chance to enter a drawing for the audio book version. ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from J.]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/247386-jobs-search-involving-books J. made a comment in the New Jersey GoodReads group:

This was posted in today's Publishers Lunch, an e-newsletter sent to people who subscribe to it by way of Publishers Marketplace. While it may not be in line with what you're looking for, you may want to see about checking the jobs boards on Publishers Marketplace - also Mediabistro.

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Requirements:
Small independent house seeks assistant editor to work closely with the publisher of this growing list of contemporary teen fiction and established school series. Must have excellent organizational and follow-up skills, ability to work with prospective authors, agents, distributors, bookstores, and salespeople, as well as expertise using Excel, Word, and database software. Proven writing ability a must, especially catalog, advertising and book jacket copy. Must have at least 2 years of publishing experience, preferably with children’s books.
Email resume with cover letter to submissions@westside-books.com. No phone calls please. Only candidates we wish to consider will be contacted. ]]> <![CDATA[J. added 'Rosewood's Ashes: A Tory Travers/David Alvarez Mystery']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/79849875 to: Rosewood's Ashes: A Tory Travers/David Alvarez Mystery (Tory Travers/David Alvarez Mysteries) by Aileen Schumacher
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J. Rubino read and liked Kathleen Kelly's review of Lady Vernon and Her Daughter: A Jane Austen Novel:

"I was a little skeptical when I signed up for the contest to win Lady Vernon and Her Daughter as I had not read any of Jane Austen's original works. Sure I know the stories from watching all the BBC and Masterpiece shows. And believe me, I have watch...more I was a little skeptical when I signed up for the contest to win Lady Vernon and Her Daughter as I had not read any of Jane Austen's original works. Sure I know the stories from watching all the BBC and Masterpiece shows. And believe me, I have watched them all, at least 3 different Pride and Prejudice. I am not sure why I have never read any of Austens works. I think that it just looked to hard to read. So with all that in my head. I was delighted and a bit apprehensive to win Lady Vernon and Her Daughter, thanks to Lucy at http://www.enchantedbyjosephine.blogspot... thanks again Lucy!!!

So, what did I think of the book?? I loved it!! I just had to giggle in spots. The story is based on letters that Jane Austen had written that were basically abandoned until the authors tell the story now in this novel. These letters tell the story of Lady Vernon and her daughter Frederica and the troubles they end up with after Sir Frederick Vernon dies after an accident. Frederick's brother Charles manages to inherit the estate of his brother and conveniently forgetting his promise to take care of Lady Susan and his niece.

Lady Susan sends Frederica to school where she ends up being asked to leave after she trys to stop a friend from eloping. After that mother and daughter are left to rely on the charity of others for a place to live and to find a way to obtain a good dowry for Frederica so she can make a good "match" because it is all about the money and status. Lady Susan's sister in law, Catherine, is a mean spiteful woman who does not like Lady Susan. Lady Susan had let it be known that she didn't necessarily approve of Catherine's marriage to Charles and Catherine has not forgotten that. So while Catherine lives in the house that should be Lady Vernon's and spends her days trying to make everyone miserable, while Charles also enjoys his new found wealth and perfectly oblivious to anything that is happening in his household and after awhile stays in London to gamble and do whatever else it that 'gentlemen" in this era do.

The other characters in the story include Sir James, a cousin, whom the gossips think is wanting to marry Frederica. Then there is Catherines brother Reginald who is another suitor for either Lady Vernon or Frederica. There is also Catherine and Reginald's parents, Lady and Sir Reginald De Courcy, an aunt of Lady Susan's, Lady Martin.

Most of the characters in the story have no idea that Charles was not taking care of Lady Vernon and her daughter so there is a lot of speculation as to who is wooing who and what Lady Vernon's motives are.

It seems to me that all the characters in this story have nothing better to do in their lives but speculate and gossip about who is going to inherit what and how much and if they are a good match for marriage. As the story goes on it becomes clear that Lady Susan will eventually get things to go her way for her and her daughter. She also has a secret that no one other than her aunt and daughter are privy to.

As I said before, I had to giggle in a few spots and there were certain characters that I liked and several that I didn't like. I felt that by time I got to the end that things worked out the way they should have and "what goes around comes around" as the saying goes and the good people get what they should and that the not so good people get what is coming to them..

This book will appeal to those Jane Austen fans out there and even to those who have never read Jane Austen, like me, will want to check out this book. I highly recommend it...

This book was won in a contest.

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