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From the Classics Series

Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

SISTERS ELIZABETH & JANE BENNET come from a respectable family, but their parents and sisters do not always behave with propriety. When their romantic hopes are dashed, Elizabeth discovers that proud Mr. Darcy has played a role in their disappointments. But things go from bad to worse, when their youngest sister puts the family’s reputation at risk. Can they ever recover from the association? Will love continue to elude them?

JANE AUSTEN, in this, her best known and loved novel, continues to delight readers with her witty and perceptive take on the role of women and class in late eighteenth century British society. In recent years her novels have been adapted and reinterpreted for film and television many times.

Complete & Unabridged: This edition contains the author’s original text. Some minor mechanics of language (spelling, punctuation) have been updated for readability

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Persuasion
by Jane Austen

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“Anne left the room to seek the comfort of cool air for her flushed cheeks. ‘A few months more and he may be walking here.’”

ANNE ELLIOT is a woman with regrets. At the age of 27 she is considered a lost cause romantically. In spite of this, Anne is kind, dutiful and sensible… But when the man she was once persuaded to refuse re-enters her acquaintance, she is forced to contrast him with her father’s heir, long-estranged from the family, and only just arrived on the scene.

JANE AUSTEN (best known for writing Pride and Prejudice) continues to delight readers with her witty and perceptive take on the role of women and class in late eighteenth century British society. In recent years her novels have been adapted and reinterpreted for film and television many times.

Complete and unabridged.

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Mansfield Park
by Jane Austen

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“My dear Miss Price,” said Miss Crawford, “Selfishness must always be forgiven, because there is no hope of a cure.”

FANNY PRICE has grown up as a “charity child” on her uncle’s estate and in the midst of her mother’s relations. In spite of many snubs, she finds great comfort in her friendship with her cousin Edward… until it threatens to be disrupted by the arrival of charismatic siblings Henry and Mary Crawford. Will Fanny yield to the wishes of her relations in accepting the attentions of Henry or listen to the warnings and promptings of her own heart?

JANE AUSTEN (best known for writing Pride and Prejudice) continues to delight readers with her witty and perceptive take on the role of women and class in late eighteenth century British society. In recent years her novels have been adapted and reinterpreted for film and television many times.

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Northanger Abbey
by Jane Austen

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

He smiled and said, “And are you prepared to encounter all the horrors that a building such as ‘one reads about’ may produce?”

Catherine Morland is a naïve young woman with an enthusiastic love of Gothic novels. When an opportunity arises for her to visit Bath, she becomes acquainted with the Tilney family. It’s not long before she is invited to visit them in their home—the mysterious and foreboding Northanger Abbey. Catherine must discern whether her imagination is getting the better of her, and which of her new friends is worthy of her love and trust.

Jane Austen (best known for writing Pride and Prejudice) continues to delight readers with her witty and perceptive take on the role of women and class in late eighteenth century British society. In recent years her novels have been adapted and reinterpreted for film and television many times.

Complete and unabridged.

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Lady Susan
by Jane Austen

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

I remember saying to myself, as I drove to the house, “I like this man—pray heaven no harm come of it!”

LADY SUSAN is a widow with a reputation. She is charming and beautiful, but utterly selfish and devoid of scruples. When she sets her sights on a much younger man, his family fears he will be drawn into shame and scandal. Meanwhile, Lady Susan’s 16 year-old daughter, Frederica, attempts to flee from the unwelcome attentions of the suitor her mother has picked out for her.

Jane Austen (best known for writing Pride and Prejudice) continues to delight readers with her witty and perceptive take on the role of women and class in late eighteenth century British society. In recent years her novels have been adapted and reinterpreted for film and television many times.

This edition includes a “Cast of Characters” for reference.

The author’s original text is complete and unabridged in this edition.

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Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“I do not attempt to deny,” said Elinor, “that I think very highly of him… that I greatly esteem him… that I like him.”

SISTERS ELINOR AND MARIANNE DASHWOOD have lost their father and their home. Now living in reduced circumstances, each sister hopes for love in newly discovered acquaintances; but while Elinor is guided by prudence, Marianne is ruled by passion. Through a series of disappointments, the sisters learn to value one another more deeply, and come to see the benefits of propriety, and of giving their love to men of good character.

JANE AUSTEN (best known for writing Pride and Prejudice) continues to delight readers with her witty and perceptive take on the role of women and class in late eighteenth century British society. In recent years her novels have been adapted and reinterpreted for film and television many times.

Complete & Unabridged: This edition contains the author’s original text. Some minor mechanics of language (spelling, punctuation) have been updated for readability

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Emma
by Jane Austen

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“My dear, pray do not make any more matches. They are silly things, and break up one’s family circle grievously!”

EMMA WOODHOUSE has a great enthusiasm for match-making. Having recently married off her own governess, she sets her sights on the next candidates she wishes to coax into matrimony—under the critical eye of her friend and neighbour Mr. Knightley. Meanwhile, the long-absent Frank Churchill returns to the village of Highbury, prompting general curiosity and speculation. But will Emma’s errors of judgement threaten her own chance at love?

JANE AUSTEN (best known for writing Pride and Prejudice) continues to delight readers with her witty and perceptive take on the role of women and class in late eighteenth century British society. In recent years her novels have been adapted and reinterpreted for film and television many times.

Complete & Unabridged: This edition contains the author’s original text. Some minor mechanics of language (spelling, punctuation) have been updated for readability

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Or make your purchase in Canada here.