What Would Jane Austen Do?

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To my family, your unfailing faith always conquers my self-doubts. You guys are the best.

To Lucienne Diver, Agent Extraordinaire. Need more be said?

To my editor Deb Werksman, for being right, even if it did mean more work. You made this a better book with your wisdom.

To my talented critique partner Mary Micheff, for everything from brainstorming to proofreading, but most of all, for your friendship.

To my great boss Darly Doyle, for your understanding and encouragement.

—I could not have done it without you all.

And last, but not least, to Jane Austen for providing so many hours of reading pleasure and such wonderful characters. I didn’t want her stories to end.

“What do you mean, no reservation?” Eleanor fought to keep her tone pleasant despite physical and emotional exhaustion. “Please look again. P-O-T-T-I-N-G-E-R.”

“Noooo,” the little gray-haired woman said as she watched the names scroll across her computer screen. Her plastic name tag identified her as the manager, Mrs. Ruth Simms. She turned and peered over the counter. “I’m so sorry. The Jane Austen Society is holding a conference here, and it’s Regency Week. We have no vacancies.” She frowned. “Why does your name sound familiar?”

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