Shannon Hale
Grade: C
Genre: chick lit
Source: own
Austenland: (1) Austenland
Romance RBC 2015: A book that became a film
Thirty-something Jane Hayes has
always had a slight obsession with all things Jane Austen-related, and her
obsession has only intensified over time. Proud owner of all the books and DVDs
of television and film adaptations alike, Jane has modelled her perfect man on
none other than Mr Darcy (the Colin Firth version, of course), meaning that all
her boyfriends have never quite lived up to her expectations. When a wealthy
aunt leaves Jane an all-expenses-paid-for three-week trip to English
countryside retreat ‘Austenland’ in her will, where visitors immerse themselves
into nineteenth century living, Jane can’t say no. Jane sees this as her
opportunity to get her final fill of Jane Austen and close the door on her
unattainable fantasies, but will this trip give Jane the closure she wants, or could
she possibly get a Mr Darcy of her own?
