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Jane Austen Playing Cards

Rediscover 5 Regency Card Games
By John Mullan
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Jane Austen Playing Cards by John Mullan is a delightful and unique blend of classic literature and culinary delight. Although it's primarily a set of playing cards rather than a traditional book, it creatively intertwines insights into Jane Austen's world and characters, offering a playful exploration of themes and quotes from her novels. Perfect for both Austen enthusiasts and those interested in a novel approach to engaging with her timeless stories.
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Jane Austen Playing Cards

A set of playing cards featuring illustrations of Austen's most famous characters, with rules to Regency card games and their mentions in Austen's novels included in the booklet

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54 CARD DECK - A set of playing cards featuring illustrations of Austen's most famous characters. Features standard playing card suits, numbers and court cards: can be used in exactly the same way as normal playing cards.

FUN, COLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Illustrator Barry Falls perfectly captures some of Austen's most loved characters. Suits are themed on character traits, with hearts for the Heroines and Heroes and spades for the Fools and Bores.

BOOKLET INCLUDED: The accompanying booklet includes the rules to Regency card games and their mentions in Austen's novels.

EASY HANDLING: The cards will not crack or bend when shuffled or flexed due to their weight. Held within a box, these cards are perfect for taking anywhere on the go.

GIFTS: The playing cards make the perfect gift for any bookworm or fan of Jane Austen.

Play cards with Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet as King and Queen of Hearts, Henry Crawford as Ace Rogue, and many more of Jane Austen's most memorable characters. Add some 19th-century drama to your favourite card games or learn to play the ones featured in Austen's stories with the help of the accompanying booklet.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781913947187

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Cards

Date Published: 23 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 54 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Length: 36.0mm

Width: 92.0mm

Height: 116.0mm

Weight: 167g

Pages: 54

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About the Author

Professor John Mullan is Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern English Literature and Head of the English department at UCL.

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