Readers whose interest in Austen is piqued will enjoy the biographical back matter. Emily enjoys her secret flirtation with Mr. These elements more than make up for a somewhat rushed conclusion. And even more surprisingly, he playfully refuses to divulge his name. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. But Jane is much more interested in writing her novels, and finds every suitor Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Her playfulness with Austen's voice is a delight, and she peppers the story with hints at characters and plot points from the author's oeuvre-nothing that distracts from the narrative, but tidbits that serve as inside jokes to readers who have already dived into her works. Secrets in the Snow: A Novel by Michaela MacColl eBook Barnes & Noble Jane Austen's family is eager to secure her future by marrying her off. When Jane’s cousin is suspected of being a spy for the French side of the war, Jane takes it upon herself to protect her cousin and prove her innocence. She tends to live vicariously through her own fictional tales. MacColl's fidelity to Austen's biography and family, with a bit of creative license woven in, results in a charming historical mystery. Secrets in the Snow follows Jane Austen as she navigates her family pressing her to find a husband while she is content to be alone. Adding to the drama, a gentleman studying the law has entered Jane's social circle-and all of her family members are eager to encourage a marriage match regardless of his condescending first impression.

Jane is determined to get to the bottom of the situation, even if it means veering into unladylike territory. Gr 7–10-Nineteen-year-old Jane Austen-yes, that Jane Austen-finds herself entwined in some serious intrigue when the War Office suggests that her cousin, whose French aristocrat husband lost his head to the guillotine, might be engaged in traitorous activity against England.

Secrets in the Snow by Michaela MacColl