The Jane Austen Project
The Jane Austen Project
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1810s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A. Flynn follows two researchers from the future, sent back to 1815 to retrieve an unpublished manuscript by Jane Austen. As they navigate societal norms and personal challenges, their mission becomes complicated by ethical dilemmas and their growing personal feelings. The narrative explores themes of time travel, history, and human connection.
Mysterious
Adventurous
Romantic
Nostalgic
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A. Flynn is praised for its imaginative premise and engaging blend of historical fiction and time travel. Readers appreciate the vivid depiction of the Regency era and Austen's world. However, some critique the romantic subplot as underdeveloped. Overall, it's a well-received novel for Austen enthusiasts and fans of speculative fiction.
Who Should Read The Jane Austen Project?
A reader who enjoys The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A. Flynn would likely appreciate time-travel mysteries, historical fiction, and British literature. Fans of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger or Longbourn by Jo Baker may find this novel appealing due to its imaginative blend of history and fantasy.
11,598 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1810s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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