9798317343682 - Emma and George: The Knightleys of Highbury de McMaster, Robert T (9 résultats)

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : New.

Etat : New. In.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Just returned from their honeymoon, Emma and George Knightley begin married life together in Highbury in Surrey, England, exuberant over the joyous turn of their lives and the lives of their friends, the Westons, the Churchills, the Martins. "May we all live happily ever after," prays Emma. In Emma and George: The Knightleys of Highbury that prayer is put to the test. Can the "perfect happiness of the union" prevail? Can love survive and thrive amidst life's harsh vicissitudes and the failings and deficiencies of the human spirit? Among the many spinoffs, parodies, and adaptations of Jane Austen's novels, Robert T. McMaster's sequel to Emma stands apart. His portrayals of the familiar characters are remarkably faithful to the originals. Emma Knightley nee Woodhouse-charming, witty, unfailingly affable, yet also strong-willed and much too sure of herself. Mr. Knightley, the Squire of Donwell Abbey-beneficent, egalitarian, sometimes even to a fault. Frank Churchill-handsome and genial on the outside, qualities that belie a dark, brooding interior, moral weakness, and a shocking tendency to dissemble, even with those dearest to him. Lovers of Jane Austen will admire McMaster's prose as it mirrors Austen both in language and in style. His descriptions of setting-lush Surrey landscapes, tidy villages, and stately homes-add richness and depth to his story, as do the details of politics, religion, even farming, in the Regency Era of early 19th century England. To those unacquainted with Austen's novels: Welcome to her world-but be forewarned! This story will beguile you, twist you about, amuse you one minute, appall you the next. Where Jane Austen's Emma leaves off, Emma and George: The Knightleys of Highbury, begins. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma concludes with the marriage of Emma Woodhouse and George Knightley. As the newlyweds begin married life together at Highbury in Surrey, England, they are exuberant over the happy turn of their lives and hopeful for the future. Writes Miss Austen, "The wishes, the hopes, the confidence, the predictions of the small band of friends who witnessed the ceremony, were fully answered in the perfect happiness of the union." For more than two centuries, readers have wondered what lay ahead for the Knightleys and their friends, the Churchills, the Westons, and the Martins. Will "perfect happiness" prevail for all? Can love survive and thrive amidst life's harsh vicissitudes and the failings and deficiencies of the human spirit? Where Jane Austen's Emma leaves off, Emma and George: The Knightleys of Highbury begins. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.