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Set in the Central Valley of California, a small group of five women and one man gather for a six‑month book club devoted to Jane Austen’s novels. Each meeting sparks lively discussion and unexpected drama—marriages are tested, new romances ignite, and initially unsuitable arrangements become fitting. The novel traces how Austen’s social commentary echoes in contemporary relationships, offering readers a humorous look at love and friendship across two centuries.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Karen Joy Fowler
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