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Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women
Hardback guide to Jane Austen insults and comebacks, by Emily Reed
A hardback guide to Jane Austen insults and retorts by Emily Reed, with 160 pages and 80 colour illustrations, for anyone who loves a sharp comeback.
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- Hardback with 160 pages
- 80 colour illustrations
- 181 x 136 x 20 mm
- Written by Emily Reed
- Retorts for strangers, guests, dates and bosses
About this gift
The Jane Austen insult guide for well-bred women is a hardback of Austen's characters and their retorts, for irritating strangers, tiresome guests and bad dates. It suits Austen fans, book lovers and anyone who enjoys a well-timed comeback.
The book is by Emily Reed and runs to 160 pages, with 80 colour illustrations. It measures 181 x 136 x 20 mm, a compact size for a bedside table or desk. It was published on 17 Jul 2025 and is listed under literary reference and humour collections.
Austen's characters supply the lines, so the book makes a fun birthday gift for the friend who always has an opinion. Find your next comeback in Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women.
Perfect for: Secret Santa gifts · Christmas gifts for her
Great for: Gifts for her · Gifts for friends · Gifts for book lovers · jane austen fans, literary humour fans, friends with strong opinions
What's in the box
- 1 hardback book
Details
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Contents | 160 pages, 80 colour illustrations |
| Size | 181 x 136 x 20 mm |
| Author | Emily Reed |
| Published | 17 Jul 2025 |
| ISBN | 9780008760977 |
| Subjects | Literary reference works, Dictionaries of quotations, Humour collections & anthologies, Gift books |
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How big is the Jane Austen Insult Guide?
It measures 181 x 136 x 20 mm and has 160 pages.
What is inside the book?
Lines from Jane Austen's characters and their retorts, for irritating strangers, tiresome guests, bad dates and micromanaging bosses.
Does it have illustrations?
Yes, it has 80 colour illustrations in its 160 pages.
When will the jane austen insult guide for well-bred women arrive?
It leaves within 0 to 2 working days and goes by Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2 to 3 working days). The exact window is shown above for the moment you're ordering.