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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Charlie Lovett

A thrilling literary mystery costarring Jane Austen from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookman's Tale
Charlie Lovett first delighted readers with his New York Times bestselling debut, The Bookman's Tale. Now, Lovett weaves another brilliantly imagined mystery, this time featuring one of English literature's most popular and beloved authors: Jane Austen.

Book lover and Austen enthusiast Sophie Collingwood has recently taken a job at an antiquarian bookshop in London when two different customers request a copy of the same obscure book: the second edition of Little Book of Allegories by Richard Mansfield. Their queries draw Sophie into a mystery that will cast doubt on the true
authorship of Pride and Prejudice—and ultimately threaten Sophie's life.

In a dual narrative that alternates between Sophie's quest to uncover the truth—while choosing between two suitors—and a young Jane Austen's touching friendship with the aging cleric Richard Mansfield, Lovett weaves a romantic, suspenseful, and utterly compelling novel about love in all its forms and the joys of a life lived in books.

Charlie Lovett is a former antiquarian bookseller, an avid book collector, a playwright, and a member of The Grolier Club, the oldest and largest club for bibliophiles in North America.

JANE AUSTENS GEHEIMNIS
Deutsch von Ulrike Laszlo
[TB Goldmann 08/16]
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Published 2014-10-01 by Viking

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[An] ingenious novel .Ardent fans of Jane Austen and lovers of gripping stories will enjoy following Sophie's pursuit of the truth.

A delightful read that Janeites will love .[Lovett] adds bookish intrigue to the life of another luminary of English literature.

A completely captivating and charming book .the author's passion for Jane Austen and his knowledge of printing methods and practices of the 1700s truly make this book a standout. The reader gets a nice adventure story, a little bit of romance and mystery, and a real feel for book collecting and for the author's love of Jane Austen. If it's a love you share, you may well find this book irresistible.

Australia: Text; UK: Alma;

[An] appealing combination of mystery, romance, and bibliophilism .An absolute must for Austen fans, a pleasure for others

Part mystery, part love story, First Impressions is a 100 percent thumping good read and a loving homage to one of literature's most beloved authors. Lovett takes readers on a rollicking adventure that cleverly weaves in the best elements of Austen's novels, while also giving life to Austen's own personal history in a satisfying and captivating way. It's a giddy novel that celebrates books and the people who love them as much as it entertains, making it the perfect read for bookworms and Janeites alike.

[A] thrilling romance.