Lady Susan

1st ed.

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Author

Phyllis Ann Karr

Contributions

Austen, Jane, 1775-1817. - Contributor

Publication

1980 - Everest House, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

77,750 words, Guess

Page Count

311 pages

Identifiers

Internet Archiveladysusan00karr
ISBN-100896960749
ISBN-139780896960749
Goodreads1505933
Library of Congress Control Number80080131

and 2 more

OCLC Control Number6043180
Open LibraryOL4123580M

Classifications

DDC813/.54
LCCPS3561.A693 L3 1980

Description

The plot is simple: Lady Susan, a clever and ruthless widow, determines that her daughter is going to marry a man who is detested by both of them. Lady Susan sets her own sights on her sister-in-law's brother, all the while keeping an old affair simmering on the back burner. But people refuse to play the roles they are assigned and in the end her daughter gets the sister-in-law's brother, the old affair runs out of steam and all that is left for Lady Susan is the man intended for her daughter, the one neither can abide!

Description

Incorporates letters from an unfinished novel by Jane Austen in a recreation of Regency scandals, romantic intrigues, and social maneuverings which center on grasping Lady Susan Vernon and her daughter, Frederica.