Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters

Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters expands the original text of the beloved Jane Austen novel with all-new scenes of giant lobsters, rampaging octopi, two-headed sea serpents, and other biological monstrosities. As our story opens, the Dashwood sisters are evicted from their childhood home and sent to live on a mysterious island full of savage creatures and dark secrets. While sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon. Can the Dashwood sisters triumph over meddlesome matriarchs and unscrupulous rogues to find true love? Or will they fall prey to the tentacles that are forever snapping at their heels?

This masterful portrait of Regency England blends Jane Austen's biting social commentary with ultraviolent depictions of sea monsters biting. It's survival of the fittest—and only the swiftest swimmers will find true love! Inside, you'll discover:

- A wildly imaginative retelling of Sense and Sensibility featuring giant sea monsters, pirates, underwater cities, and supernatural dangers - A blend of Regency romance, horror, comedy, and adventure - Clever literary satire that honors and playfully transforms the original novel - Expanded world-building and surprising new storylines - Perfect for Jane Austen fans with a sense of humor, literary parody fans, monster fiction lovers, and book clubs looking for an unconventional classic Lose yourself in one of the most outrageous literary mashups ever created and experience Jane Austen's classic romance with a thrilling new twist.

© 2009 Quirk Books (E-bog): 9781594744655

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E-bog: 15. september 2009