Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift

Embrace your inner Jane and find a new way of life in thrift!Jane Austen knew that wealth and grandeur had little to do with happiness and that fashionable new dresses and reticules to impress Mr. Darcy simply were not the path to fulfillmentespecially when one accrues debt in the process. Its as true today as it was then...Whether you have a fortune or not youre well advised to make the most of your incomeand save for your future. Now using the timeless wisdom and example of Jane Austens memorable heroines this book offers everything the modern lady needs to know about:*Clever investing*Keeping up appearances on a budget*Giving and receiving graciously*Finding treasures at flea markets and church rummage sales*Planning a party that only looks extravagant*And moreJane Austens Guide to Thrift shows how to make your circumstances significantly less reduced and how to live a life of elegent economy and joyful generositywhether youve as much as Emma Woodhouse or as little as Miss Bates.