Fans of Jane Austen are in for an indulgent treat.
Ah, the Regency era! A time of beauty, refinement and grace. A time of grand balls, horse drawn carriages and letters painstakingly written with quill pens. For Susan Smithson, these are the most significant years of her life. Susan was born with stunning good looks and a brazen attitude. Unfortunately, she was also bereft of parents before coming of age, leaving her in the care of family members who are not particularly affluent. While Susan tries to be as agreeable as possible, she can’t help but be driven by her heart, her lofty aspirations, and her penchant for the finer things in life. But somehow, scandal seems to follow Susan, no matter how many last-chances her uncles grant.
Fans of Jane Austen are in for an indulgent treat with the brilliantly crafted novel, Susan. Alice McVeigh has truly mastered the period parlance, immersing readers fully in this charming historical romance. The story features a few familiar characters such as the hard-to-please Lady Catherine de Bourgh and the unending perorations of one Mr. Collins. But the ever impertinent Susan is the unmistakable star in this polished novel set in the beloved Pride and Prejudice world. Also a delight is the care shown for the impromptu musical practices and performances dappled throughout, clearly told from an author with a passion for the craft. Let your bouncy ringlets down and don your finest gown while you join Susan as she navigates the precarious path to adulthood.
