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The Jane Austen Game

An immersive boardgame – play as your favourite Austen heroine!
By Ellie Dix and Mandela Fernandez-Grandon
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Brief Description
Step into the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen, as you dance from ball to ball collecting ardent admirers! Will you marry a dashing suitor (in possession of a good fortune) or stay single to become a Woman of Independent Mind? Write your own story while... Read More
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Step into the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen, as you dance from ball to ball collecting ardent admirers!

Description

Step into the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen, as you dance from ball to ball collecting ardent admirers!

Will you marry a dashing suitor (in possession of a good fortune) or stay single to become a Woman of Independent Mind? Write your own story while you play as the heroine of one of Austen's six beloved novels in this immersive game.

AUSTEN FANS UNITE! - Whether you're a fan of Austen's novels or partial to an on-screen adaptation, the Regency detail and immersive elements in this game will entertain and delight.

STEP INTO THE STORIES - Build your dream deck of friends and suitors from Austen's most memorable characters as you go from ball to ball in search of the ultimate match.

GET MARRIED OR GO IT ALONE - Choose whether to settle down with Darcy or remain unattached to become a Woman of Independent Mind, like Austen herself.

PUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING - Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts, and books.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781399618199

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Game

Date Published: 19 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Barry Falls

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Length: 58.0mm

Width: 266.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 1380g

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Ellie Dix Mandela Fernández-Grandon

About the Author

Barry Falls is an illustrator based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has worked for The New York Times, The Guardian, American Airlines, Unicef and Random House.

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