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Jane Austen: An Illustrated Biography
An illustrated biography of the Regency era author whose timeless novels made history with their sparkling wit and social commentary. First published anonymously in England in the early nineteenth century, Jane Austen’s novels are still beloved by generations of fans all over the world. With enchanting illustrations, handwritten text, and excerpts from Austen's personal letters, this biography delves into the literary icon’s life. It shares stories of her childhood on a farm, the writing of her first novella, her marital woes, the inspirations behind Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, and more. Brimming with delightful details like the objects Austen kept on her desk and how much Emma originally sold for, this beautiful e-book explores Austen's life and celebrates her legacy.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 20, 2015
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April 22, 2025
Jane Austen has been reminding us for over two centuries that the quickest ways into someone’s heart are witty insults, passive-aggressive dining with mixed company, and a well-timed marriage proposal. In the rain preferably. And make sure you have a long march across a field so we can see your cloak billow. I love a good billowing. But, as Austen said ‘which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?’ and I think before I start I’d like to hear your important somethings and that is:
WHO WAS THE BEST MR. DARCY?
No wrong answers but bonus points if you said Wishbone (truthfully for me its Mr. Knightly that is my Austen dream date though, sorry Fitzy)
Jane Austen: An Illustrated Biography was a little dose of joy. Cheerfully illuminated with gorgeous watercolors by Nina Cosford, Zena Alkayat delivers this charming and succinct pocket sized biography of the late, great Jane Austen. Sure, you aren’t going to get academic depth or analysis here, but as a lovely little overview that is more engaging than wikipedia and a delight to look at, this makes for a perfect primer with the key details and enough to hold a prolonged conversation on the author at your next soiree so you can avoid having to dance with some cad. Because lets be real, when we all said “yea, I’d like to be a Jane Austen heroine” we probably got the scenes in our life that are funny on paper but sure suck in person. Tag yourself:
Because sometimes a woman in an absurd hate is mean to you while another woman who hates you is absolutely killing it on the piano forte and there’s nary a thing you can do but develop resentment at this public dance you never wanted to attend in the first place.
This was such a nice little read and I realized I hadn’t actually known all that much about Austen’s biographical details until now. We get her family history, her awkward one-nightstand engagement to Harris Bigg-Wither, and a good overview of her books. Plus I really love the artwork provided here, Cosford does a great job and it just makes you feel all cozy and happy inside. WHICH WE ALL NEED.
So dust off the pianoforte, make some politely snide comments about someone’s inheritance, flee a dinner party on excuses of having a mysterious illness, and check out Jane Austen: An Illustrated Biography from your local library.
3.5/5
WHO WAS THE BEST MR. DARCY?
No wrong answers but bonus points if you said Wishbone (truthfully for me its Mr. Knightly that is my Austen dream date though, sorry Fitzy)
Jane Austen: An Illustrated Biography was a little dose of joy. Cheerfully illuminated with gorgeous watercolors by Nina Cosford, Zena Alkayat delivers this charming and succinct pocket sized biography of the late, great Jane Austen. Sure, you aren’t going to get academic depth or analysis here, but as a lovely little overview that is more engaging than wikipedia and a delight to look at, this makes for a perfect primer with the key details and enough to hold a prolonged conversation on the author at your next soiree so you can avoid having to dance with some cad. Because lets be real, when we all said “yea, I’d like to be a Jane Austen heroine” we probably got the scenes in our life that are funny on paper but sure suck in person. Tag yourself:
Because sometimes a woman in an absurd hate is mean to you while another woman who hates you is absolutely killing it on the piano forte and there’s nary a thing you can do but develop resentment at this public dance you never wanted to attend in the first place.
This was such a nice little read and I realized I hadn’t actually known all that much about Austen’s biographical details until now. We get her family history, her awkward one-night
So dust off the pianoforte, make some politely snide comments about someone’s inheritance, flee a dinner party on excuses of having a mysterious illness, and check out Jane Austen: An Illustrated Biography from your local library.
3.5/5
May 3, 2025
a very quick & sweet lil bio with lovely accompanying illustrations, so very nice to look at!
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April 30, 2025Já suspeitava que qualquer outro volume desta coletânea acabaria eclipsado pela biografia de Virginia Woolf, mas, nem mesmo assim, deixei de gostar deste leitura. O que talvez se explique pelo facto de, desta vez, ao contrário do que sucede com Virginia Woolf, não conhecer praticamente nada da vida de Austen. Por esse motivo, foram os pequeninos detalhes que me encheram o olho.
Aqui, o importante nem foi perceber o meio em que Austen cresceu, ou como a sua árvore genealógica é determinante para entender o papel que lhe cabe em vida. Foram, na verdade, coisas como saber que Austen cresceu numa reitoria transformada em quinta transformada em internato para rapazes que me aguçaram o apetite. Saber que a menina dos romances de costumes cresceu rodeada por rapazitos reguilas e sabichões é esclarecedor. Como é esclarecedor saber que o pai incentivou sempre o seu percurso chegando a oferecer-lhe, como prenda de aniversário, aos 19 anos, uma secretária onde pudesse trabalhar. São pormenores assim que fazem estes pequeninos livros. Pormenores da vida familiar como aqueles que as autoras repescam sobre a intrepidez da pequena Jane que, ao lado da irmã Cassandra, montava peças de teatro para as quais ambas produziam o seu próprio material (dramático e cenográfico) que convidavam os amigos a interpretar.
Numa família de literatos, em que a mãe fazia versos e o irmão James se dava a conhecer como verdadeiro poeta, Jane não podia ser nada menos do que uma escritora precoce:
Jane preferred prose and filled notebooks with wild and witty stories.
Com vinte anos, e já a trabalhar no primeiro romance Sensibilidade e bom senso (originalmente, Elinor and Marianne), Jane Austen mantém-se uma menina caseira e prendada, e uma ávida frequentadora dos bailes de sociedade, onde conhece o pretendente Tom com quem começa a alinhavar planos:
"I am almost afraid to tell you how my Irish friend and I behaved. Imagine to yourself everything most profligate and shocking in the way of dancing and sitting down together.''
Letter, January 1796
A falta de dote de Austen, no entanto, afastará Tom que procurava a riqueza junto do casamento.
Com Orgulho e preconceito recusado pela editora em 1797, Austen continua a trabalhar com o apoio incondicional dos pais e irmãos, retirando inspiração daquilo que a cerca.
Entretanto, vem uma proposta de casamento, que Jane recusa, apesar da fortuna que lhe está associada...
He found a wife two years later. She bore him ten children.
...e, finalmente, eis que chega a sua oportunidade, e Sensibilidade e bom senso é finalmente publicado (anonimamente)...
The book, priced at 15 shillings, sold out of its first print run. Jane earned £140 in royalties in two years.
...seguido de Orgulho e preconceito em 1812:
The book sold to the public for 18 shillings. She received £110.
Três anos depois, já com quarenta anos de idade e com o apoio do Príncipe Regente, Austen lançava 2000 cópias de Emma por 21 xelins.
Dois anos depois disso, morreria.
"Which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?''
Letter, 1808
Se há coisa que Zena Alkayat e Nina Cosford conseguem com estas biografias, é dar a conhecer o lado intimista das suas biografadas revelando pormenores deliciosos que ajudam a compor uma imagem humana e feminina de mulheres cujas vidas tendem a ser lidas à luz da sua obra, deixando pouco espaço para a menina e a mulher por trás da escritora. Abrindo espaço para essas facetas, estes livrinhos mimosos acabam por resvalar para fora do género infantil sendo relevantes para qualquer leitor.
Aqui, o importante nem foi perceber o meio em que Austen cresceu, ou como a sua árvore genealógica é determinante para entender o papel que lhe cabe em vida. Foram, na verdade, coisas como saber que Austen cresceu numa reitoria transformada em quinta transformada em internato para rapazes que me aguçaram o apetite. Saber que a menina dos romances de costumes cresceu rodeada por rapazitos reguilas e sabichões é esclarecedor. Como é esclarecedor saber que o pai incentivou sempre o seu percurso chegando a oferecer-lhe, como prenda de aniversário, aos 19 anos, uma secretária onde pudesse trabalhar. São pormenores assim que fazem estes pequeninos livros. Pormenores da vida familiar como aqueles que as autoras repescam sobre a intrepidez da pequena Jane que, ao lado da irmã Cassandra, montava peças de teatro para as quais ambas produziam o seu próprio material (dramático e cenográfico) que convidavam os amigos a interpretar.
Numa família de literatos, em que a mãe fazia versos e o irmão James se dava a conhecer como verdadeiro poeta, Jane não podia ser nada menos do que uma escritora precoce:
Jane preferred prose and filled notebooks with wild and witty stories.
Com vinte anos, e já a trabalhar no primeiro romance Sensibilidade e bom senso (originalmente, Elinor and Marianne), Jane Austen mantém-se uma menina caseira e prendada, e uma ávida frequentadora dos bailes de sociedade, onde conhece o pretendente Tom com quem começa a alinhavar planos:
"I am almost afraid to tell you how my Irish friend and I behaved. Imagine to yourself everything most profligate and shocking in the way of dancing and sitting down together.''
Letter, January 1796
A falta de dote de Austen, no entanto, afastará Tom que procurava a riqueza junto do casamento.
Com Orgulho e preconceito recusado pela editora em 1797, Austen continua a trabalhar com o apoio incondicional dos pais e irmãos, retirando inspiração daquilo que a cerca.
Entretanto, vem uma proposta de casamento, que Jane recusa, apesar da fortuna que lhe está associada...
He found a wife two years later. She bore him ten children.
...e, finalmente, eis que chega a sua oportunidade, e Sensibilidade e bom senso é finalmente publicado (anonimamente)...
The book, priced at 15 shillings, sold out of its first print run. Jane earned £140 in royalties in two years.
...seguido de Orgulho e preconceito em 1812:
The book sold to the public for 18 shillings. She received £110.
Três anos depois, já com quarenta anos de idade e com o apoio do Príncipe Regente, Austen lançava 2000 cópias de Emma por 21 xelins.
Dois anos depois disso, morreria.
"Which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?''
Letter, 1808
Se há coisa que Zena Alkayat e Nina Cosford conseguem com estas biografias, é dar a conhecer o lado intimista das suas biografadas revelando pormenores deliciosos que ajudam a compor uma imagem humana e feminina de mulheres cujas vidas tendem a ser lidas à luz da sua obra, deixando pouco espaço para a menina e a mulher por trás da escritora. Abrindo espaço para essas facetas, estes livrinhos mimosos acabam por resvalar para fora do género infantil sendo relevantes para qualquer leitor.
October 18, 2025
امسال ۲۵۰ امین سالگرد تولد جین آستینه🥺❤️
زندگینامه مختصر جین آستین با نقاشی های کیوت✨️
توی کتابفروشی خوندمش و چقدر چسبید♡
بعد از خوندنش غم مرا فرا گرفت🥺 ولی چقدر خوشحال شدم یه نویسنده بوده که خانوادهاش حمایتش میکردن🌱
▪︎یکسری از مطالب قشنگش▪︎
جین- غرور و تعصب:
باید اعتراف کنم که الیزابت را یکی از جذابترین شخصیتهای تمام ادبیات میدانم. نمیدانم چطور میتوانم کسانی را که از او خوششان نمیآید تحمل کنم.
وقتی "اِما" رو نوشت شاهزاده ریجنت که ولیعهد بود اون رو تحسین کرد.
و ترغیب که بعد مرگش چاپ شد😔
جین عزیز در ۴۱ سالگی روی زانوی خواهرش از دنیا رفت‧𓇢𓆸
୨ৎ༘⋆.𖥔 ݁ ˖
او خورشید زندگی من بود، روشنایی هر لذتی، تسلی هر غمی.
-کاساندرا آستین(خواهرش)، ژوئیه ۱۸۱۷
زندگینامه مختصر جین آستین با نقاشی های کیوت✨️
توی کتابفروشی خوندمش و چقدر چسبید♡
بعد از خوندنش غم مرا فرا گرفت🥺 ولی چقدر خوشحال شدم یه نویسنده بوده که خانوادهاش حمایتش میکردن🌱
▪︎یکسری از مطالب قشنگش▪︎
جین- غرور و تعصب:
باید اعتراف کنم که الیزابت را یکی از جذابترین شخصیتهای تمام ادبیات میدانم. نمیدانم چطور میتوانم کسانی را که از او خوششان نمیآید تحمل کنم.
وقتی "اِما" رو نوشت شاهزاده ریجنت که ولیعهد بود اون رو تحسین کرد.
و ترغیب که بعد مرگش چاپ شد😔
جین عزیز در ۴۱ سالگی روی زانوی خواهرش از دنیا رفت‧𓇢𓆸
୨ৎ༘⋆.𖥔 ݁ ˖
او خورشید زندگی من بود، روشنایی هر لذتی، تسلی هر غمی.
-کاساندرا آستین(خواهرش)، ژوئیه ۱۸۱۷
December 31, 2018
what a beautiful little book 🌼
December 31, 2023
A delightful little book! I devoured it in one sitting. Short and heavily illustrated, it's a delicious little morsel. The illustrations are very cute and pretty.
February 14, 2016
"Which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?" Como esperado, Jane Austen de Zena Alkayat revelou-se uma leitura muito, muito leve.
Foi também uma leitura agradável, apesar de não ter trazido nenhum facto novo que me fizesse ficar estupidamente entusiasmada.
Não recomendo a quem procura biografias mais complexas e desenvolvidas, porque vai saber-vos a pouco.
Contudo, recomendo a
a) coleccionadores de livros relacionados com a Jane Austen;
b) estreantes em biografias;
c) pessoal que gosta de livros super mimosos
Foi também uma leitura agradável, apesar de não ter trazido nenhum facto novo que me fizesse ficar estupidamente entusiasmada.
Não recomendo a quem procura biografias mais complexas e desenvolvidas, porque vai saber-vos a pouco.
Contudo, recomendo a
a) coleccionadores de livros relacionados com a Jane Austen;
b) estreantes em biografias;
c) pessoal que gosta de livros super mimosos
October 20, 2020
This is such a delightful read. What a family Jane had!!!
Such a supportive father. Her life's like a perfect fictional story, like a fairytale. I never knew 'Sense and Sensibility' was originally named as 'Elinor and Marianne'! And she wasn't even 20 when she wrote it! And 'Pride and Prejudice' was originally written as... (I need to stop).
Enjoying such titbits as well as the delicious illustration. The Darcy art though 🤓
Amazing read indeed. I cannot believe it made me cry towards the end.
Such a supportive father. Her life's like a perfect fictional story, like a fairytale. I never knew 'Sense and Sensibility' was originally named as 'Elinor and Marianne'! And she wasn't even 20 when she wrote it! And 'Pride and Prejudice' was originally written as... (I need to stop).
Enjoying such titbits as well as the delicious illustration. The Darcy art though 🤓
Amazing read indeed. I cannot believe it made me cry towards the end.
May 29, 2023
I am enjoying this pretty little series a lot. They're basically picture books for adults. I've read Coco, Virginia and Jane and am waiting for Frieda on my library holds lists. I read each at a sitting, learned a few new things even though they're extremely light. They seem like nice little gift books but would disappoint anyone looking for an in-depth biography.
March 21, 2017
Un petit bijou pour les yeux. Les illustrations sont sublimes ❤️
August 9, 2024
Este libro nos explica a través de ilustraciones muy bonitas, la vida de la escritora Jane Austen, me ha parecido interesante saber más de ella y las ilustraciones son muy bonitas, pero el estilo de letra escogido me dificultaba la lectura.
April 9, 2018
This is genuinely a Gorgeous book, I really enjoyed all the quotes, and the illustrations are gorgeous and consistent. Even the quality of the book itself is really high. I haven't even read any of Austen's books,, just admired from Afar but even for me this was such a lovely, quick read.
May 31, 2015
Comme vous commencez maintenant à le savoir, les projets autour de Jane Austen se multiplient de plus en plus face à sa popularité grandissante et bien heureusement, il nous arrive encore de tomber sur de jolies pépites dans le lot.
Aujourd'hui je voulais vous parler de ce petit livre retraçant une biographie de l'auteur, certes succincte mais contenant l'essentiel et surtout, magnifiquement illustrée. J'aurais peut-être un tout petit bémol en ce qui concerne le texte qui comporte une ou deux approximations. Cela relève du détail mais c'est un peu dommage pour un texte aussi court. En revanche, ne vous laissez pas arrêter par l'anglais, les textes sont extrêmement courts et l'obstacle, plus que surmontable.
Côté illustration, rien à dire: j'ai particulièrement apprécié la finesse et la naïveté de ces dessins et les doubles pages entièrement illustrées sont superbes. Vous pouvez retrouver Nina Cosford sur sa page Facebook et découvrir toutes ses illustrations sur de nombreux thèmes différents. Et si la collection vous tente, il existe également les albums Coco Chanel et Virginia Woolf.
Voilà en tous cas une découverte que je suis ravie d'avoir faite et un livre qui, sans l'ombre d'un doute, embellira, ma collection Jane Austen.
http://janeausten.hautetfort.com/arch...
Aujourd'hui je voulais vous parler de ce petit livre retraçant une biographie de l'auteur, certes succincte mais contenant l'essentiel et surtout, magnifiquement illustrée. J'aurais peut-être un tout petit bémol en ce qui concerne le texte qui comporte une ou deux approximations. Cela relève du détail mais c'est un peu dommage pour un texte aussi court. En revanche, ne vous laissez pas arrêter par l'anglais, les textes sont extrêmement courts et l'obstacle, plus que surmontable.
Côté illustration, rien à dire: j'ai particulièrement apprécié la finesse et la naïveté de ces dessins et les doubles pages entièrement illustrées sont superbes. Vous pouvez retrouver Nina Cosford sur sa page Facebook et découvrir toutes ses illustrations sur de nombreux thèmes différents. Et si la collection vous tente, il existe également les albums Coco Chanel et Virginia Woolf.
Voilà en tous cas une découverte que je suis ravie d'avoir faite et un livre qui, sans l'ombre d'un doute, embellira, ma collection Jane Austen.
http://janeausten.hautetfort.com/arch...
September 26, 2018
My Bookstagram friend @bibliophilebakes brought this book to my attention. In looking for a cheap copy, I found that iBooks was selling it for $1.99! It's a sweet, child friendly biography of Jane Austen, with lovely watercolor illustrations.
I later found a hard copy at Book Outlet!!
I later found a hard copy at Book Outlet!!
July 17, 2017
What charming little book with some interesting facts about Jane Austen's life! (The Austens loved to put on plays?! <3) I loved the lovely watercolour illustrations. I only wished it would be longer and more detailed.
May 5, 2016
Un petit livre factuel mais très intéressant sur la vie de Jane Austen. Les illustrations sont à tomber.
September 12, 2022
There was to many glaring mistakes to hinder someone from really enjoying it. I find it sad because what a chance to teach children about Jane Austen.
November 15, 2019
Such a sweet tiny book, with both text and illustrations, much like Austen’s work would, warming the reader’s heart. Simply adorable.
May 19, 2015
Do you know what gift Jane received from her father for her 19th birthday? OR which of her siblings was a talented poet? Jane Austen by Zena Alkayat and Nina Cosford is a fun and gorgeous book which answers everything you ever wanted to know about the Pride and Prejudice author.
Whether you are a Jane Austen aficionado or just someone who wants to know a little more about the famous author, this book is for you. Beautifully illustrated and full of interesting facts, this book tells the story of who Jane Austen was from her birth right through to the end of her life.
I loved the illustrations in this book. Almost every page features a small drawing or two to help divulge a little bit about the famous author. We get to see a little bit about each of Jane's novels along with some context about where she was in her life when she wrote them.
This isn't a long book with each page only having a few sentences or two yet I felt it gave just the right amount of information. Fans of Jane Austen will appreciate how beautifully presented this book. It is a gorgeous addition to anyone's bookshelves. And those who don't know all that much about her will enjoy learning more about her life and the times in which she lived. Perfect as a gift for the literature lover in your life, this book about Jane Austen was an absolutely pleasure to read.
Thanks to Murdoch books for the review copy.
Whether you are a Jane Austen aficionado or just someone who wants to know a little more about the famous author, this book is for you. Beautifully illustrated and full of interesting facts, this book tells the story of who Jane Austen was from her birth right through to the end of her life.
I loved the illustrations in this book. Almost every page features a small drawing or two to help divulge a little bit about the famous author. We get to see a little bit about each of Jane's novels along with some context about where she was in her life when she wrote them.
This isn't a long book with each page only having a few sentences or two yet I felt it gave just the right amount of information. Fans of Jane Austen will appreciate how beautifully presented this book. It is a gorgeous addition to anyone's bookshelves. And those who don't know all that much about her will enjoy learning more about her life and the times in which she lived. Perfect as a gift for the literature lover in your life, this book about Jane Austen was an absolutely pleasure to read.
Thanks to Murdoch books for the review copy.
December 28, 2015
This is a beautifully illustrated biography, the perfect gift for a lover of Austen. I wouldn't say it reveals anything new and there is a list of works consulted if you'd like to read more in depth as there was only a few sentences on each page. I sat with a cup of tea and enjoyed reading little tidbits and looking through the illustrations.
October 6, 2019
A quick illustrated biography about Jane Austen. Informative text, good illustrations (though seems better when humans aren't in the picture).
Got it free from a free bin at a used bookstore.
October 5 2019
Got it free from a free bin at a used bookstore.
October 5 2019
December 24, 2019
A short but enjoyable/informative little biography. Great illustrations too.
January 15, 2023
As ilustrações aqui 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
(e a dona da minha vida Jane Austen)
(e a dona da minha vida Jane Austen)
March 27, 2020
I adored this cute little book. ADORED! It is so much more than a cute coffee table book. It can be used as that because the art is fantastic and anyone would probably love to flip through it, but it also tells the story of Jane Austen’s life so well. It is short but comprehensive given its length, and it even includes quotes from her books and letters. I don’t think a biography about Austen would ever be completely without quotes from her letters, and was pleasantly surprised when this tiny book had some. I am probably biased because I love Austen, but I don’t even care! If you want a cute coffee table book with some substance and adorable art or a super cute gift, please do yourself a favor and buy this book!
January 26, 2021
I have to say that this isn't a type of biography I expected it to be, but I didn't mind it at all — I really enjoyed reading this lovely book. The illustrations took my breath away. I also learned more details about Austen's life. If you are a big fan of Jane Austen, you'll probably know all of this information in the book, but it's worth reading anyway — you shouldn't miss those beautiful illustrations!
January 25, 2024
A lovely little book I borrowed from my mom (huge JA fan) and read with my daughter (new JA fan). Excerpts from Austen letters adorn the concise descriptions of chapters of her life’s surprisingly astute summaries of her books, and reflections on the class and gender politics of the time through lived experience. Great watercolor illustrations.
July 12, 2019
The illustrations are so lovely! Much of it reminded me of scenes from Virginia Lee Burton’s The Little House, a favorite of mine. This collection would be a great introduction to writers and artists for children.
July 16, 2024
I just loved how beautiful and easy to read this was. The information was perfect little bite-sized nuggets and the illustrations were perfection.
October 4, 2016
This book brings out far too much nostalgia for me to be able to write an objective review. It makes me miss the semester I spent in England something fierce, and calls all the memories rushing back: wandering the streets of Bath with friends; letting the salt-thick wind whip my hair in Lyme Regis; running back to the Jane Austen House Museum, rain streaming off my oversized coat as I hurried to buy a postcard of her writing desk and dashed back to the coach, packed full of my waiting professors and classmates.
My semester in England was one of the best periods of my life. Jane Austen has always been one of my favorite authors. And the lovely, simple text and illustrations in this miniature illustrated biography capture all of those emotions so beautifully.
It's not a complete biography, and isn't intended to be. It touches on the larger moments in her life and creates a compelling portrait that provides just enough detail to make you want to seek out more. The art complements the writing perfectly, in a way that makes this little book a must-have for Austen's fans.
My semester in England was one of the best periods of my life. Jane Austen has always been one of my favorite authors. And the lovely, simple text and illustrations in this miniature illustrated biography capture all of those emotions so beautifully.
It's not a complete biography, and isn't intended to be. It touches on the larger moments in her life and creates a compelling portrait that provides just enough detail to make you want to seek out more. The art complements the writing perfectly, in a way that makes this little book a must-have for Austen's fans.
January 14, 2017
When you realize your life is turning out like Jane's and you're more than okay with that: "All around her, people were getting married. And the subject of money was never far away." Gorgeous illustrations and script throughout. Thumbs up!
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