An Accomplished Woman

New York: St Martin's Press, 2009. First US edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. A sparkling tale of wit and romance from a latter-day Jane Austen. "Lydia Templeton is a rare woman who eschews convention and declares herself content, even joyful in her unmarried state. After all, she is an accomplished Regency woman approaching 30 who values knowledge and accomplishment. There is no man she wishes to attach herself to after declining her neighbor, the extremely eligible Mr. Durrant, who remains a good friend to her father. Her complacent life is thrown into an uproar when her beloved godmother asks her to accompany her ward, Phoebe Rae, to Bath in pursuit of a marriage match. While in Bath, Lydia forms strong opinions regarding Phoebe’s suitors. Mr. Durrant, who has come to Bath in pursuit of his own marriage, disagrees, and to Lydia’s surprise, nothing goes according to plan. Morgan captures the tone, style, and content of a Jane Austen novel while introducing her own delightful characters, which are sure to please Austenophiles." --Patty Engelmann, Booklist Book is near fine, having a small U-shaped mark on the leading page block, roughly a quarter inch and not unsightly. The dust jacket, not clipped, is also near fine with some minor edge wear.