Emily Reed

A celebration of the sharpest, wittiest, most beloved Jane Austen characters and their timeless retorts Why use plain words to scold those nearest to you when fancier insults are available? With The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women, you can clap back at irritating strangers, tiresome guests, bad dates and micromanaging bosses with top-notch snipes from the ultimate literary...

Jane Austen knows romance. This gifty humour book distills her sharp wit and timeless wisdom on the ways of men and women into charming guidance for modern relationships. Each spread includes a quote from a favourite Austen character and a quippy interpretation that reads between the lines. Learn how to dispense with the roguish Willoughbys, recognise the Mr. Knightlys, steer...