The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen

Praise

Praise for THE MISSING MANUSCRIPT OF JANE AUSTEN

“A novel within a novel honoring what we love most about Austen: her engaging stories, her rapier wit, and her swoon worth romance…pitch perfect, brilliantly crafted.”–Austenprose

“This richly imagined Jane Austen ‘road novel’ is…a page turner…A standout addition to the crowded archive of Austen homages.”–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A literary feast for Anglophiles…[with] an Austen-worthy ending.”–Publishers Weekly

“Syrie James has surpassed herself…It’ll be one of your favourite reads in 2013!”–My Jane Austen Book Club

“Ingenious!…An absorbing, reflective, and remarkable work of fiction that masterfully captures the essence and style of a Jane Austen novel.”–Austenesque Reviews

“James expertly blends Austen archetypes–bumbling suitors, lady friends both silly and sympathetic, bemused fathers–with her own narrative wit…A sweet, enjoyable read for any Austen fan.”–Shelf Awareness

“A delightful novel that you simply won’t want to put down…A must read for all Jane Austen enthusiasts.”–Confessions of an Avid Reader

“A book a Jane Austen lover cannot miss.”–The Bookish Dame

“A magical book that readers will definitely store on their keeper shelf and read more than once.”–RT Book Reviews

Praise for Syrie James

“Syrie James is a fine storyteller, with a sensitive ear for the Austenian voice.”–Jane Austen’s Regency World

“Offers a deeper understanding of what Austen’s life might have been like.”–Los Angeles Times

“A beautiful, fictional what-if.”–Austenprose

“Suspense builds, and it’s a tribute to the world James creates that the readers will anxiously root for Jane to find true love and wealth, even though we know it never happened.”–Kirkus Reviews