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This book is based on Mansfield Park by Jane Austen.
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In Aiken's sequel to Jane Austen's complex and fascinating novel, after heroine Fanny Price marries Edmund Bertram, they depart for the Caribbean, and Fanny's younger sister Susan moves to Mansfield Park as Lady Bertram's new companion. Surrounded by the familiar cast of characters from Jane... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Susan Price: The heroine of the book. Fanny Price's younger sister who moves into Mansfield Park after Fanny leaves.
- Lady Bertram: Susan's aunt who lives at Mansfield Park.
- Sir Thomas (Tom) Bertram: Cousin to Susan. The new baronet. Son of of Lady Bertram.
- Edmund Bertram: Cousin to Susan. Married to Susan's sister Fanny. Son of of Lady Bertram.
- Mrs Julia Yates: Once Miss Julia Bertram. Cousin to Susan. Daughter of Lady Bertram.
- John Yates: Julia's husband.
- Fanny Bertram: Susan's older sister. Married to Edmund Bertram.
First Sentence edit
The sudden and unexpected death of Sir Thomas Bertram, while abroad engaged on business relating to his various properties in the West Indies, could be a cause of nothing but sorrow, dismay, and consternation to the baronet's friends in England.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 6 in Jane Austen Sequels. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Joan Aiken (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: GOLLANCZ
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1984
ISBN: 0575035374
Page Count: 192
Publisher: GOLLANCZ
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1984
ISBN: 0575035374
Page Count: 192
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
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