E Stanton
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Natalie Jenner:
Hi! I've read "Pride and Prejudice", my first Jane Austen work. I've not read many of the female British authors (no Walcott, no Austen until P&P; little Eliot and little Bronte sisters) What do you suggest for my next Jane Austen novel?
Natalie Jenner
EMMA.
This is considered by many scholars to be the first detective novel ever written. You can get lost for decades trying to discern all the clues, Easter eggs, and red herrings that Austen stuffed into the text. Everything from a slightly sweaty brow during a strawberry-picking excursion, to a most unsentimental grown man holding onto someone's aspirational TBR list. Every time I read EMMA, I pick up on something new. One famous fan stated that he reread all of Austen's books in order because, if he didn't, he would just read EMMA over and over again. Enjoy!
This is considered by many scholars to be the first detective novel ever written. You can get lost for decades trying to discern all the clues, Easter eggs, and red herrings that Austen stuffed into the text. Everything from a slightly sweaty brow during a strawberry-picking excursion, to a most unsentimental grown man holding onto someone's aspirational TBR list. Every time I read EMMA, I pick up on something new. One famous fan stated that he reread all of Austen's books in order because, if he didn't, he would just read EMMA over and over again. Enjoy!
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Karen
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Natalie Jenner:
Hi Natalie! I have the name of the person who won a copy of your book in my newsletter drawing. I purchased the book at the Poisoned Pen here in Scottsdale and I'll send that by mail. Could you please send the signed special bookplate you told me about to Paula Huckleberry 6485 E. Elmaro Circle Paradise Valley, AZ 85253? She's so very excited to read your book, as am I. Thanks so much. Cheers, Karen
Steven Adriaanzen
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Natalie Jenner:
Hi Natalie I'm sorry to hear about your husband's illness. I wanted to ask a more personal question but then realised it was totally insensitive and stupid as I don't even know you. So my question is just this: How many times have you read Pride and Prejudice in your life and is it a book you turn to during certain challenges over the years?
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