The Austen Escape

Thank you, Net Galley for the opportunity to review this book --- as people who follow me know, I do not regurgitate what the book is about as that is usually evident from the title and book jacket and what the description from the top of the page where my reviews end up (Amazon, Goodreads, etc.) HOWEVER … this is a work of fiction book that I have reviewed that is not necessarily obvious or self-explanatory from the title do here is what was provided by the publisher!

Per the publisher- Mary Davies finds safety in her ordered and productive life. Working as an engineer, she genuinely enjoys her job and her colleagues – particularly a certain adorable and intelligent consultant. But something is missing. When Mary’s estranged childhood friend, Isabel Dwyer offers her a two-week stay in a gorgeous manor house in England, she reluctantly agrees in hopes that the holiday will shake up her quiet life in just the right ways.

But Mary gets more than she bargained for when Isabel loses her memory and fully believes she lives in Jane Austen’s Bath. While Isabel rests and delights in the leisure of a Regency lady, attended by the other costume-clad guests, Mary uncovers startling truths about their shared past, who Isabel was, who she seems to be, and the man who now stands between them.

I love Jane Austen and "Lost in Austen" and even the "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" movie but enough is enough. Let the poor woman rest in peace. Some snarky mentions ... 1. Mary lives in --- Austen, Texas. Punny. 2. Mary's very technical job is not understandable to the average person (me) so all the trials and tribulations about design and nano techno-whatever was mind-numbing. 3. Isabel is not a nice person now or then --- she is a spoiled brat - why does MAry put up with her? Seriously!

4. Most important --- why did I finish this book??

(Sorry! I only do honest reviews)