Deze auteur schrijft vanuit het perspectief van een enthousiaste lezer die plezier haalt uit een breed scala aan genres. Haar literaire smaak is eclectisch, geïnspireerd door klassieke schrijfsters als Jane Austen en Georgette Heyer. Ze geeft de voorkeur aan meeslepende verhalen boven strikte genreclassificaties. Haar benadering van lezen is intuïtief en gedreven door persoonlijk genot.
Jacinta's meticulous nature is challenged when she encounters an overturned oil can during an outing with her father, prompting her to discover beauty in disorder. A visit to the mechanic further reveals that chaos can hold its own form of efficiency. Through these experiences, she learns to appreciate the unexpected and finds joy in the imperfections of life.
Bridgerton fans and Jane Austen neophytes will be bewitched, body and soul, by this fun, informative guide to the nuances of life in Regency England Every young lady dreams of a life spent exchanging witty asides with a dashing Mr. Darcy, but how should you let him know your intentions? Seek counsel from this charming guide to Jane Austen’s world. Its step-by-step instructions reveal the practicalities of life in Regency England, including sensible advice on: • How to behave at your first ball • How to ride sidesaddle • How to decline an unwanted marriage proposal • How to improve your estate • How to throw a dinner party —and much more. Offering readers a glimpse into day-to-day life in Jane Austen’s time, The Jane Austen Handbook is the perfect companion for fans of her novels and their film adaptations, complete with detailed information on love among the social classes, currency, dress, and nuances of graceful living.