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In the summer after finishing university, Emma Woodhouse comes back to the village of Highbury to live with her health‑conscious father while she readies her interior‑design business. During this season, Emma, known for her sharp wit and modern sense of fashion, keeps herself busy guiding those around her. New townsfolk—naïve teacher‑assistant Harriet Smith, the attractive stepson Frank Churchill, and the idealized Jane Fairfax—become recipients of Emma’s counsel. The novel reimagines the classic themes of manners, friendship, and mid‑century contemporary society within a contemporary setting, offering a satisfying blend of humor and relatable social commentary.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Alexander McCall Smith
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