The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen Audiobook

" I found this a interesting concept... a book within a book. The weird thing was that I loved reading the newly discovered novel but really had a harder time with the main frame of the story which was still well written but just not as enjoyable or interesting to me, mainly because it seemed to be a little too predictable. Having said that, I enjoyed how the two stories mirrored each other at times and found that I read through this quickly because I couldn't wait to find out what was in store for both of the heroines. A quick and easy read that has now put me in the mood for reading some Jane Austen! "

" I enjoyed the Lost Memoirs, but this one fell short for me. Predictable and trite. "

" Another Austenesque quick read, this one concerning a "missing" manuscript. The Austen "novel within the novel" was engaging and certainly in the Austen style. Unfortunately I found the modern-day protagonist, Samantha McDonald, less appealing. Not only did she could off a touch fickle in regard to her relationships with men, but her attitude towards her job struck an unattractive chord. If only all us liberal arts-types could find an archives job so easily! "

" Loved the book... particularly the layers of stories offered by the author. "

" James did a wonderful job recreating an Austen novel within her novel... a great read for Austen fans! "

" Beautifully written. I loved the concept of a novel within a novel. "

" All things Jane Austen, and, if you are a fan - this is a welcome addition to her world. "

" This book gets better as it goes along. "

" It was an easy read and enjoyable. "

" This was very lightly written book that kept me connected to Jane Austin and that historical era. I liked how the author connected to the present and the past however the present part of the book was very transparent. "

" 4.5 stars. Recommend reading previous book The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen. "

" Lots of fun! The audiobook version was read by Justine Eyre, one of my favorite narrators. She brought the story to life! "

" Although somewhat predictable, she is an Austen scholar after all, weaving two plots together in one story was fun to read and the "missing manuscript" was a good "Austen" read. I will probably seek out her other novel on Austen's Memoir. "

" This was a wonderful new take on a new Jane Austen novel. I lived the book within the book. The stories kept me guessing and not wanting to put it down. Just wonderful. "

" This book was a mix of some Jane Austen history, a modern romance, and a new "Jane Austen" story. I enjoyed the story within a story. It definitely had the Austen feel with bits of characters from other books coming through. "

" Loved the mystery of discovering this new manuscript as well as the story of love "

" Three and a half stars. I really liked this story-within-a-story although the ending was a little too neatly summed up making it a tad implausible. But the idea of a seventh Jane Austen novel!? Who can resist that! "

" If you love Jane Austen, then you will enjoy this newest book by Syrie James. Well done...Ms Austen would approve. "

" I love everything that Syrie James has written and this latest novel is no exception. I loved the interweaving of both novels and the "lost manuscript" was a real gem! I rarely give 5 stars and this was a true joy to read. "