The real thing -- Be a woman, not a girl -- Find a man, not a guy -- Listen to what they say -- Dress up -- Be quite independent -- Don't just sit there, say something! -- No girlfriends -- Prove it -- Don't just sit there, do something! -- Have great expectations -- Reader, marry him.
Summary:
"What Would Jane Do? What's a strong, independent-minded woman supposed to do in a world of insipid dating guides? Sinead Murphy responds by asking: Who has more time-tested secrets than Jane Austen, whose novels continue to captivate us almost two hundred years later? Whether you can recite paragraphs from Pride and Prejudice or just admired Colin Firth in his wet t-shirt, the romance of Jane Austen's world is one you'll never forget. Does love like that even exist today? Yes, it does. If you look closely at the women of Jane Austen's books, as the witty scholar Sinead Murphy has, you'll discover Austen's countless tips for finding the right leading man, navigating the ups and downs of courtship, and building a happy, independent life for yourself"--Provided by publisher.
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