Syrie James celebrates “The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen”–book launch and giveaway!
I hope you enjoyed the holidays and rang in the new year in style!
Do you like page-turning romance with a bit of mystery? Did you ever wish that Jane Austen had written just one more book? Well, have I got the book for you! My new novel The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen, which debuted on December 31st, is two books in one: a brand new Austen story wrapped inside a modern romantic tale. I think you’ll love it.
The book begins in the present with Samantha McDonough, a young university librarian who finds a clue to the existence of an unknown Jane Austen manuscript. She embarks on a quest that will bring her to a beautiful, centuries-old English estate, a handsome, charming gentleman, and a carefully hidden manuscript that–when they find it–is unmistakably Austen’s.
Samantha and Anthony are immediately absorbed in the story of Rebecca Stanhope, daughter of a small-town rector, who is about to encounter some bittersweet truths about life and love. As they read the newly discovered tale from the past, a new one unfolds in the present–a story that changes both of their lives forever. The Austen manuscript, entitled The Stanhopes, is inspired by a famous comedic outline that Jane Austen wrote herself, Plan of a Novel.
It was such fun to climb into Jane Austen’s head again to write this book. I’m thrilled to say that Austenprose gave it 5 stars and deemed it “swoon worthy,” Kirkus Reviews gave it a starred review and called it a “richly imagined Jane Austen ‘road novel’ and “a page turner,” and My Jane Austen Book Club said: “Syrie James has surpassed herself… it’ll be one of your favourite reads in 2013!” I hope that’s true!
Read an excerpt from The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen HERE.
Handy book order links: Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Indiebound.
If you live in southern California, please join me on Sat. Jan. 26, 2013 at 3PM at the Barnes & Noble 3rd St Promenade book store (1201 3rd Street, Santa Monica, 90401) for a fab BOOK LAUNCH EVENT for The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen. I’ll be doing a reading and signing books, so bring your friends–and any other books you want me to sign. I hope to see you there!
Don’t forget to check out the pair of newly edited romance novels I just re-released–books one and two in The Harrison Duet: Songbird and Propositions. Both are sexy, whirlwind romances featuring strong, intelligent women and successful, passionate men who make life-changing decisions on the road to happiness. I hope these novels will touch your heart, ignite your senses, and make you smile.
I wish you and yours all the best that life has to offer in 2013. Happy New Year!
And now for my New Year’s GIVEAWAY:
For a chance to win a copy of The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen, please tell me what intrigues you about this book in particular…and/or what you like(d) best about ANY of my other novels that you’ve read or might like to read. (You can learn more about my books at www.syriejames.com.) You can earn extra points by tweeting and facebooking about the book or this blog post, reviewing the book online, and/or signing up for my newsletter. Thanks for participating, and I look forward to hearing from you!
The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen
“A novel within a novel honoring what we love most about Austen: her engaging stories, her rapier wit, and her swoon worthy romance. James’s pitch perfect, brilliantly crafted prose will have you enchanted and in awe of her mastery until the very last page. 5 out of 5 Regency stars!” –Austenprose
“This richly imagined Jane Austen ‘road novel’ is such a page turner… A standout addition to the crowded archive of Austen homages.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Syrie James has surpassed herself… a well-designed plot echoing Jane Austen’s voice… in an intriguing frame of quest and romance… it’ll be one of your favourite reads in 2013! —My Jane Austen Book Club
“James weaves a magical book… that readers will definitely store on their keeper shelf and read more than once.” —RT Book Reviews
“A book a Jane Austen lover cannot miss. Based on the idea of Austen’s lost books and notes, this novel takes a ‘possible’ and turns it around to become an absorbing and fascinating probable. Highly recommended!” —The Bookish Dame
Please visit me at: www.syriejames.com
Syrie James
Syrie James is the bestselling author of eight critically acclaimed novels, including THE MISSING MANUSCRIPT OF JANE AUSTEN and THE LOST MEMOIRS OF JANE AUSTEN. Her books have been translated into eighteen foreign languages. Syrie is a member of the WGA, RWA, and a life member of JASNA. She loves writing about romance, Jane Austen, All Things British, and the 19th century--and has also written a few very romantic paranormal novels.
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The fact that the novel within the novel was inspired by Jane Austen’s own outline is almost irresistible to me. It sounds fantastic and the review at Austenprose makes it a must have!
I can’t wait to read it!
Enjoyed the post!
Syrie, this is so exciting! I am thrilled for you, and SO happy all of us at Austen Authors can share in your newest release.
I loved hearing about this novel while we were at the Chapman University Austen Panel Discussion last September. Your passion and knowledge was readily apparent, and mesmerizing. I have no doubt that everyone who reads what you have to say about this book will “hear” the same and be wildly inspired to dash out and buy it so they can know the whole story!
Best of luck, Syrie. And have a fabulous time celebrating your release. We will do our best to keep the party happening.
Congratulations, Syrie! Your book sounds wonderful-most intriguing. I wish you every success!!!
I really enjoyed Nocturne. I started reading it in a Christmas Day and finished it the following day. I just couldn’t put it down!
I was lucky enough to get this as a Christmas present – yeah, me!
Heartiest congratulations to Syrie on your latest release.
I’m up for any modern romance that is beautifully written. More so when there is a ‘newly discovered’ manuscript by Jane Austen. I only hope The Stanhopes storyline is just as absorbing as other JA novels that I have read such as Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion.
I think we all wish that Austen had the chance to write more novels and this book will give us the chance to see that. I must admit I was skeptical before I read The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen but after reading it I LOVED it! I think you really captured the style and subtle thigns of Jane Austen. I can ‘t wait to read this one. Only I am not lending it out like I did the last one because people didn’t want to give it back.
This sounds like such a good book. Congratulations on its release! I can’t wait to read it!
I have to say that one of the most intriguing things about the story is the lost manuscript that you based on one of JA’s own outlines. Yummy! And what is this tale that is unfolding in the present?? Wonderful teaser. I’m ready to jump right in.
I have been hearing wonderful things about the book via book blogs. Thank you for the giveaway!
Thanks so much everyone for your comments. I hope you enjoy the novel! Happy new year!
Hi Syrie
Congratulations on the launch of your wonderful new book. I look forward to adding it to my collection
Syrie this is a intriguing book I can not wait to read it
Congratulations on your launch! I am intrigued by the modern twist with a little mystery. I enjoyed reading Dracula, My Love and have Nocturn and Forbidden on my kindle TBR.
I loved your other books so I’m looking forward to reading this one.
Congrats on the new release!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
This book intrigued me from the get-go because I love literary mysteries! I just love that exhilarating feeling my English major self gets from reading about digging through the relics an author left behind, discovering new things about the author and themselves in the process.
A.S. Byatt’s Possession sparked my love of literary mysteries, and I love that there are so many talented ladies writing mysteries featuring or about Jane Austen. Yours interests me especially because, like Possession, there’s a modern-day romance attached parallel to the narrative from the past. I’d love to read this book, and thank you very much for the giveaway opportunity!
The idea of finding a lost Austen manuscript intrigues me greatly! Would love to win a copy!
Congratulations! This book is added to my neverending wish list. I personally am excited for the mystery
I would love to be Samantha for a while, in England, Oxford, in the bookshop, holding that old book in my hand and finding Jane’s letter, discovering Jane’s lost manuscript. Yes! I am definitely going to read your book.
I really enjoyed hearing from you all. I had such a wonderful time writing this book. Thanks again for your support!
what intrigues me about this book in particular… is that you used Jane Austen’s own outline and you’ve studied her writing in enough depth that you can give us something that she herself might have written. Oh, how I wish Cassandra had been less efficient about destroying Jane’s letters!
Syrie, will you ever tell your family to burn any of *your* letters and notes when you die?
I always say that one of these days someone will find a new Jane Austen manuscript in their manor attic. Can you imagine how fantastic that would be?
For that reason, this book sounds like alot of fun! Please enter me in the giveaway.
Congratulations on a most wonderful book release, Syrie! It goes right into my to-read pile!!!
Congratulations, Syrie! I have heard so many wonderful things about this book. I’m so excited to read it!!
Looking forward to reading your book! I love Austen fiction but confess not to know very much about Jane Austen herself. Her not having ever achieved the marriage/family that she depicted for her characters is sad to me (old fashioned as that may be!). But to imagine her having fulfilling relationships with her family (detailed in her letters) and for her to have been so lively and creative is a huge draw to read more. Thanks!
Congratulations on your book! It sounds interesting and I have added it to my TBR List.
I entered the contest. i hope to win. would love to read the book. It sounds very good and I am a jaff nut
Just the thought of my favorite author having a previously unknown book that I have not read makes for an awsome plot that I will happily jump into. Plus your other books sound right up my alley.
Congratulations on the new release, Syrie.
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Syrie, your book sounds so intriguing! Congratulations, and welcome – I’m thrilled for you.
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