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  • Proper Life Skills from Regency England
  • By: Margaret C. Sullivan
  • Narrated by: Corrie James
  • Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)
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Summary

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 listeners 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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 
©2007 Margaret C. Sullivan (P)2021 Tantor
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I think this book has an obvious purpose. It was written well and gave enough insight into regency life Jane style.

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Regency social history for Austen/ Heyer fans

Why is anything connected to Jane Austen read with such a plum voice? it's just not necessary and grates. Although this isn't an Austen novel, it does contain excerpts and it would be so refreshing to hear them read with a Hampshire burr.
As for content, this provides lots of information, easily digested. Facts are related to the novels to add further insight into settings, characters' motives and actions

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