In Jane Austen’s own century that actually would have been considered pretty abhorrent.” Significantly, Austen’s books have endless sly wit and cynicism, also unusual for her time.

The daughter of a clergyman, Austen anonymously published four novels in her lifetime with modest success, but she wrote seven in total and left another two unfinished when she died at the age of 41.

Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships -- both old and new -- begin to resemble 21st century ...versions of her novels. Once you select ...