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Book Review of By a Lady : Being the Adventures of an Enlightened American in Jane Austen's England

By a Lady : Being the Adventures of an Enlightened American in Jane Austen's England
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Helpful Score: 7


I found this account of New York actress C.J. Welles' accidental time travel into the life and times of Jane Austen an adventurous and well written peek into late 18th/early 19th century life. The plot is well paced and the period details lend an air of authenticity to the tale. This is a pleasurable read for Jane Austen, history, and theater fans alike.