The Jane Austen Handbook

Long before Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Quirk published this guide to life in Regency England to the delight of Austen fans everywhere. Newly published with a revised cover, The Jane Austen Handbook offers step-by-step instructions for proper comportment in the early 19th century. Readers will discover: bull; How to Indicate Interest in a Gentleman Without Seeming Forward bull; How to Ensure a Good Yearly Income bull; How to Ride Sidesaddle bull; How to Behave at a Dinner Party Full of practical directions for navigating the travails of Regency life, this charming illustrated book also serves as a companion for present-day readers, explaining the English class system, currency, dress, and the nuances of graceful living.

MARGARET C. SULLIVAN is the editrix of Austenblog.com. She lives in Philadelphia.