As an Austen fan, i wanted to love this novel. But whereas Austen had substance behind her words, this book does not. It is a light, enjoyable read – and can be easily finished in a couple of hours – but it is easily forgettable once you put it down. I also left the book feeling that it was a cunningly written marketing tool – knowing that it would appeal to the literati and be snapped up by book clubs around the globe.