Author: Jane Austen ISBN-13: 9789365617504 Pages: 84 Edition: First Edition (2026) Genre: Fiction / Classics / Regency Literature / Epistolary Novel Price: ₹199
Description
Lady Susan is a witty and incisive novella by Jane Austen, presented in epistolary form through a series of letters. The narrative centers on Lady Susan Vernon, a clever and socially strategic widow navigating the expectations of Regency society.
Through sharp dialogue and layered correspondence, Austen explores themes of ambition, charm, manipulation, and social maneuvering. The absence of a traditional narrator allows readers to interpret events through varying perspectives, enriching the novel’s irony and psychological depth.
Compact yet sophisticated, Lady Susan offers valuable insight into Austen’s early literary style and remains an engaging classic of English literature.