Mary Davies finds safety in her ordered and productive life. Working as an engineer, she genuinely enjoys her job and her colleagues – particularly a certain adorable and intelligent consultant. But something is missing. When Mary’s estranged childhood friend, Isabel Dwyer offers her a two-week stay in a gorgeous manor house in England, she reluctantly agrees in hopes that the holiday will shake up her quiet life in just the right ways.
But Mary gets more than she bargained for when Isabel loses her memory and fully believes she lives in Jane Austen’s Bath. While Isabel rests and delights in the leisure of a Regency lady, attended by the other costume-clad guests, Mary uncovers startling truths about their shared past, who Isabel was, who she seems to be, and the man who now stands between them.
Outings are undertaken, misunderstandings play out, and dancing ensues as this company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation, work out their lives and hearts.
Heidi here. I've read several other Katherine Reay novels, but something about The Austen Escape makes it my favorite!
The tension and romance between Mary and Nathan is real-to-life and lengthy, which made the entire read much more of a page-turner. The characters were captivating and well thought-out. The Austen Escape is a sweet romance with a nice plot. Grab your copy today!
Katherine Reay is becoming one of my favorite authors, love her work and especially The Austen Escape.
I am intrigued!
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ReplyDeleteGreat review. You've made me want to read it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great book. I've enjoyed Katherine's other books as well!
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