Roaring romantic comedy meets brilliant Regency-era comedy of manners in this poignant time-travel story about sisters, love, and identity—and how Jane Austen can change your life.
Annabelle Blake was born at the wrong time. She's an avid reader, adores Jane Austen, dreams of becoming a writer, and has the Regency-era novel she's just written to prove it. But her hopes are dashed when the writer she greatly admires rejects her: the novel feels as if she had never known love. What a disappointment!Annabelle sees an opportunity to rewrite her life when her expatriate boss sends her to England to spruce up her family's dilapidated country house. Lured by an invitation hidden in an antique writing desk, and a classically dressed coachman at her door, Annabelle is led to a Regency-style ball - candles lit, costumes sparkling, and dancing - that just might be the inspiration she needs. There she even meets Henry Layton Diversey, who is impeccably handsome and much more beautiful than her.When Annabelle's sassy sister, a social media influencer, crashes the party with her too-quiet ex-lover, the unlikely trio wakes up to find themselves trapped in the real Regency era. No Wi-Fi, no lattes, no cell phones – just a world ruled by morals, money and marriage.
