Thursday 14 July 2016

Lady Susan by Jane Austen

This novella was written by a young Jane Austen and is unusual in that the main protagonist is quite an anti-heroine. Lady Susan schemes and manipulates her way through life managing to charm some, while alienating others. She leaves a trail of chaos and upset in her wake, ploughing onwards to achieve her rather selfish goals. A quick and easy read, the story unfolds through a series of letters sent between the main characters. As with many complex personalities Lady Susan seems to get what what she wants in the end, avoiding her comeuppance. 
Thanks to a very efficient delivery service from Cogito Books in Hexham 'The Hussies' were able to read their copies of 'Lady Susan' straightaway. Definately worth a try cogitobooksonline.tbpcontrol.co.uk


This month we tried a new venue for our meeting ..... Bistro En Glaze in Wylam, a hidden gem that is definately on our list for a return visit. Reasonably priced , if your selection is in line with your budget. The food was excellent and the sevice friendly and efficient. 


A good Cornish yarn set on the wild and windswept Bodmin Moor provides our summer entertainment. 'Jamaica Inn' by Daphne Du Maurier, Happy reading!



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