Books

Complete in six volumes. Contemporary purple half calf with five raised bands and gilt titles on the spines, red cloth boards. Top edges gilt. Illustrated throughout the six volumes with a total of 96 full page colour plates by Charles E. Brock. A lovely near fine set, the bindings square and firm, each with a little rubbing to the uniformly faded spines. Mansfield Park has a faint mark at the text block fore edge and Pride and Prejudice has a small bookseller's label on the front pastedown, otherwise the contents are clean and bright throughout. An attractive set. A beautifully illustrated set of Jane Austen's works. (Gilson E147). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

Emma Woodhouse is a young, beautiful, witty, and privileged woman in Regency England who, from the comfort of her large estate, amuses herself with matchmaking schemes for her friends and acquaintances. With no intention to marry herself, Emma's actions often backfire, causing distress among her circle and highlighting the societal challenges and limitations of the time. Despite her flaws and missteps, Emma experiences a journey of personal growth and self-awareness.