Anne Elliot oder die Kraft der Überredung

A book about self-discovery, projections, and the courage to question one's own fantasies

Catherine Morland has always longed for adventure. Plain, inexperienced, and with little fortune, she seems destined for an ordinary life in the quiet countryside. To escape her boredom, she immerses herself in thrilling Gothic novels – until fiction and reality begin to blur.
When she meets the charming Henry Tilney and receives an invitation to his family’s mysterious estate, Northanger Abbey, Catherine’s imagination runs wild. Are there sinister secrets hidden within its ancient walls – or has her fancy led her astray?
Romance, intrigue, and dark suspicions intertwine in this witty and captivating tale from the beloved queen of romance.

»Jane Austen is one of my favourite authors.« Emma Thompson

Die Schwestern Elinor und Marianne Dashwood könnten unterschiedlicher nicht sein: Erstere verkörpert Verstand, Selbstbeherrschung und Reserviertheit, letztere Gefühl, Leidenschaftlichkeit und Impulsivität. Als beide auf ihre große Liebe treffen, müssen sie schmerzhaft erfahren, dass das Glück nicht nur eine Frage des Gefühls ist …

Jane Austen ist eine der erfolgreichsten Autorinnen aller Zeiten. Seit Erscheinen ihres ersten Romans, Verstand und Gefühl (1811), zieht sie ihre Leserschaft in den Bann. Ihre Romane über die Verstrickungen der Liebe begeistern bis heute ein Millionenpublikum in der ganzen Welt.

Elizabeth Bennett und ihre vier Schwestern sollen standesgemäß unter die Haube gebracht werden. Der attraktive und vermögende Mr. Darcy scheint der perfekte Schwiegersohn und Ehemann zu sein. Doch in einer Gesellschaft, in der sich der Heiratsmarkt weniger nach Gefühlen und mehr nach Stand und Vermögen richtet, wird die Liebe auf eine harte Probe gestellt …

An outsider caught between expectations, privileges, and silent power games

From the moment young Fanny Price is taken in by her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park, her presence stirs both admiration and disdain. Lacking the polished education of her cousins, she endures their constant ridicule – yet her honesty, quiet courage, and unshakable integrity set her apart. And Edmund Bertram, her kind and principled cousin, cannot help but notice.
But as love, temptation, and betrayal sweep through the grand halls of Mansfield Park, Fanny must find the strength to stay true to herself. Will her heart lead her to happiness – or heartbreak?

A timeless tale of love, loyalty, and desire from the unrivaled »Queen of Romance«.

Ein Buch über Selbstfindung, Projektionen und den Mut, die eigenen Fantasien zu hinterfragen

Die lebhafte Catherine führt ein zurückgezogenes und bescheidenes Leben auf dem Land. Weder besonders schön noch vermögend, halten sich auch ihre Aussichten auf eine aufregende Zukunft in Grenzen. Um der Langeweile ihres Alltags zu entfliehen, beflügelt sie ihre Fantasie mit der Lektüre von Schauerromanen. Ihr Leben nimmt eine ungeahnte Wende, als sie eines Tages den jungen Henry kennenlernt und auf dessen Familienanwesen in Northanger eingeladen wird. Dort meint Catherine nicht nur düsteren Familiengeheimnissen auf der Spur zu sein, sondern sieht sich schnell auch in ein heilloses Gefühlschaos verstrickt…

Jane Austen is one of the most successful authors of all time. Ever since the publication of her first novel, Sense and Sensiblity, in 1811, she has captivated her readers, and to this day, her novels about the entanglements of love continue to inspire millions of people around the world.

Young Emma Woodhouse has made no secret of the fact that she has no interest in getting married. Satisfied with her carefree life in the countryside, she takes great pleasure in helping others to find happiness. However, she doesn’t realize that with her well-intentioned efforts to play matchmaker, not only is she trying to pair up the wrong people, she is also overlooking the man who is right beside her ...

The great novel about female self-determination

Eight years ago, Anne Elliot made the greatest mistake of her life: persuaded by her ambitious family, she broke off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth – a man with no fortune, but with a heart full of passion. Yet the memory of her lost love has never faded.
Now, when fate brings them together again, Wentworth is no longer the unknown young officer she once gave up, but a celebrated and wealthy captain. As Anne struggles with regret and hope, one question haunts her: can love have a second chance after so many years apart?

The first novel by the »Queen of Romance«

The sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood could hardly be more different: while Elinor embodies the intellect, self-control and reserve, Marianne is the epitome of emotion, passion and impulsiveness. When they both meet the loves of their lives, they painfully learn that happiness is not just a matter of feelings ...

Jane Austen is one of the most successful authors of all time. Ever since the publication of her first novel, Sense and Sensiblity, in 1811, she has captivated her readers, and to this day, her novels about the entanglements of love continue to inspire millions of people around the world.

»Pride and Prejudice« is Jane Austen's most popular novel – with a sparkling wit, a clever heroine and a moving love story.

Elizabeth Bennett and her four sisters are to be married off to men befitting their status. The handsome and wealthy Mr Darcy seems like he would make the perfect son-in-law and husband. But in a society where the marriage market is based less on feelings and more on status and wealth, love faces all kinds of obstacles ...

Jane Austen is one of the most successful authors of all time. Ever since the publication of her first novel, Sense and Sensiblity, in 1811, she has captivated her readers, and to this day, her novels about the entanglements of love continue to inspire millions of people around the world.