<p>Long before <i>Pride and Prejudice and Zombies</i>, Quirk published this guide to life in Regency England to the delight of Austen fans everywhere. Newly published with a revised cover, <i>The Jane Austen Handbook</i> offers step-by-step instructions for proper comportment in the early 19th century. Readers will discover: </p><p> • How to Indicate Interest in a Gentleman Without Seeming Forward<br /> • How to Ensure a Good Yearly Income<br /> • How to Ride Sidesaddle<br /> • How to Behave at a Dinner Party</p><p>Full of practical directions for navigating the travails of Regency life, this charming illustrated book also serves as a companion for present-day readers, explaining the English class system, currency, dress, and the nuances of graceful living.</p>
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