![]() Lefroy and her lack of emotions about his choice left me a little cold at the end. I enjoyed the plot tremendously, however, the abrupt ending of Jane's romance with Mr. Jane's refusal of adhering to conventions and her moral integrity shape her character and her decisions in this book. For young readers unfamiliar with the Regency era or Jane Austen, this novel is a great way to introduce them to a literary icon. Lovers of Jane Austen's literature will note how some characters and situations in this book hint at what Jane would go on to write in her future novels. Lefroy is very Darcy-like in how he gets taken in by Jane and her intellect. We also have the flamboyant and refreshing cousin Eliza, who is suspected of treason by the War Office, and Jane's handsome brother Henry who is enamored with Eliza. ![]() The author builds a strong intelligent character in Jane, as any reader would expect from a fictionalized account of Jane Austen's life. ![]() How these two events in her life converge is the basis for this intriguing and romantic tale. Jane meets the mysterious Tom Lefroy to whom she becomes attracted just as she discovers a secret that could potentially ruin her family's reputation. ![]() Based on the real lives of Jane Austen, her family and Tom Lefroy, author Michaela MacColl has written a cozy YA mystery novel that is sure to please Austenesque fans of all ages. ![]()
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