I knew there were going to be British accents in this one, so I had to wait for the audiobook! The narrator didn't disappoint.
Shannon Hale, on the other hand, did. She needs to stick with young adult books. I've read all her YA titles and they are simply magical. Unbelievable. She is a truly talented writer. But Austenland was just so-so for me. There were glimpses of Shannon Hale quaintness and quirkiness, but not enough for me.
Jane is in love with the idea of Mr. Darcy, is "old" and hasn't been married. When her aunt dies, she is left with a 3 week vacation to Pembroke Park, otherwise known as Austenland. Jane dons a corset, studies up on Regency behavior, and away she goes. Love is in the air between Jane and the gardener. And then between Jane and the stunning Mr. Nobley. But with all the actors running around, is any of the love real? Has Jane been true to herself? Will she find love in Austenland or discover that she's done with the Austenland fantasy forever?
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