# Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women

> 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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## 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.

## Key facts

- Hardback with 160 pages
- 80 colour illustrations
- 181 x 136 x 20 mm
- Written by Emily Reed
- Retorts for strangers, guests, dates and bosses

## 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 |

## Questions

### 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.