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'''''Sensei and the Insensibles''''' is a novel by the English novelist [[Jane Austen]]. Published in 1809, it was Austen's second published novel, following on from her initial success with [[The Adventures of Mr Harley and Mr Davidson]]. The striking cover was by her regular artist [[Mr David Weaver, RA]], who made full use of the increased budget that he was given following his award-winning artwork for ''The Adventures of Mr Harley and Mr Davidson''. The book combined the zombie theme of the first book with elements of fashionable orientalism. ('''[[Sensei and the Insensibles|more...]]''')
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'''''Mrs Darcy versus the Aliens''''' is a non-fiction work by the 19th century English journalist [[Jonathan Pinnock]]. Details of the original publication are - for obvious reasons - sketchy. However, the book was known to have been in general circulation in the mid-1800s prior to its blanket suppression in the aftermath of the notorious treason trial.
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According to most accounts, the book purports to provide a counterpoint to the "lies, half-truths and dissemblishments{{citation needed}}" spread by [[Jane Austen]] in her so-called novel [[Pride and Prejudice]]. It is understood that the author was particularly eager to put the record straight about the role played by [[George Wickham]] and [[Elizabeth Darcy|Mrs Elizabeth Darcy]] in the skirmishes leading up to the [[First Alien War]]. ('''[[Mrs Darcy versus the Aliens|more...]]''')

Revision as of 19:48, 26 July 2011

Mrs Darcy versus the Aliens is a non-fiction work by the 19th century English journalist Jonathan Pinnock. Details of the original publication are - for obvious reasons - sketchy. However, the book was known to have been in general circulation in the mid-1800s prior to its blanket suppression in the aftermath of the notorious treason trial.

According to most accounts, the book purports to provide a counterpoint to the "lies, half-truths and dissemblishments[citation needed]" spread by Jane Austen in her so-called novel Pride and Prejudice. It is understood that the author was particularly eager to put the record straight about the role played by George Wickham and Mrs Elizabeth Darcy in the skirmishes leading up to the First Alien War. (more...)