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The fantasy novel you've always wished Jane Austen had written
Shades of Milk and Honey is exactly what we could expect from Jane Austen if she had been a fantasy writer:Pride and Prejudice meets Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. It is an intimate portrait of a woman, Jane, and her quest for love in a world where the manipulation of glamour is considered an essential skill for a lady of quality.
Jane and her sister Melody vie for the attentions of eligible men, and while Jane's skill with glamour is remarkable, it is her sister who is fair of face. When Jane realizes that one of Melody's suitors is set on taking advantage of her sister for the sake of her dowry, she pushes her skills to the limit of what her body can withstand in order to set things right-and, in the process, accidentally wanders into a love story of her own.
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"Fast read; Kowal was able to blend the elements of illusion/glamour within a twisted Jane Austen setting. Really liked the character of Jane and detested her sister, Melody. Enjoyed the mysterious character of Mr. Vincent and the subtle love triangle that emerged as the plot was developed. Recommended for Jane Austen fans."
— Leanne (4 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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One of the 2010 Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books for Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Winner of the 2011 Locus Award for Best First Novel
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Nominated for the 2010 Nebula Award for Best Novel
Shades of Milk and Honey Listener Reviews
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" Good. In the style of Jane Austen, but with some magical art involved. A little like Sorcery and Cecilia, but not in letter firm and with quieter magic. "
— Chuk, 1/17/2014 -
" A slight twist with the magic on a Jane Austen-type novel. Enjoyable and pleasant to read. Yay! "
— Bambi, 1/2/2014 -
" What a sweet book! I really liked the main character and wanted her to do well. The whole "glamour" thing is really quite creative. "
— Debbie, 10/29/2013 -
" This book was awesome!! Fans of Austen who don't mind a touch of the fantastic will love this book. "
— Izzy, 10/4/2013 -
" I haven't enjoyed a romance this much since I first read Pride and Prejudice. It was an absolutely wonderful blend of Austen with just a touch of magic. I can't wait to read more of her work. "
— Dawn, 1/25/2013 -
" very Austen-esque, which I loved, but the ending was a bit abrupt. "
— Susan, 1/9/2013 -
" Just what the doctor ordered - a gentle Regency romance that just also happens to use a little magic aka glamour. This is the first book I've finished in one setting in years. Jane Austen maniacs may be a tad disapproving but overall a fun read. "
— Kelly, 12/28/2012 -
" Classy. The author respects Jane Austen's work and the time period. This is romance the way it should be done, respecting the reader and the characters without throwing in all the hot-and-steamy stuff that seems to be so popular these days. "
— A.J., 8/11/2012 -
" A delightful book. I read it in one sitting. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE with a little magic is a perfect description. "
— Ann, 8/19/2011 -
" This book reminded me a lot of Jane Austin's Sense and Sensability with a touch of magic. It was surprisingly great. "
— Adriane, 6/12/2011 -
" I always have problems when books are compared to Jane Austen's or Susanna Clarke's work because inevitably my expectations are disappointed. Shades of Milk and Honey is not a Jane Austen novel. But it is a charming little Regency fantasy when taken on its own merits. "
— Alice, 5/18/2011 -
" Ehh. Glamour idea was very clever. "
— Erin, 5/16/2011 -
" jane austen with a bit of background magic thrown in was a good description. "
— Heather, 5/14/2011 -
" Delightful! Finally a fantasy that is not a sword-and-scorcery clone. Very Jane Austen indeed. I just loved this book. "
— Andrea, 5/13/2011 -
" Do you like Jane Austen novels? Enjoy a little light fantasy as well? Have I got the novel for you! Not a perfect Austen mimic, but short, sweet & charming. The glamour concept is handled well, and I would be curious to see other books by this author that used the same conceit. A fun book. "
— Adysnewbox, 3/27/2011 -
" I love historical fantasy, so I went into this fully revved, but, alas, in the end I was disappointed. i was really into the premise but it wrapped up too tidily and neatly and predictably, even as I held out for redemption. "
— Gabrielle, 3/17/2011 -
" This was a very pleasant little parlor romance. Kind of a Jane Austen lite, with magic. <br/> <br/>All in all, I wish it had been a bit more layered, and a bit longer. But it was fun little brain-break. "
— Incandragon, 3/11/2011
About Mary Robinette Kowal
Mary Robinette Kowal is a Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author, professional puppeteer, and former President of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (2019–2021). In 2008 she won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer and her debut novel, Shades of Milk and Honey, was nominated for the 2010 Nebula Award for Best Novel. In 2019, the first book in the Lady Astronaut series, The Calculating Stars, won the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards, becoming one of only eighteen novels ever to do so. She lives in Nashville with her husband Rob and over a dozen manual typewriters. Sometimes she even writes on them.