Gems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is an opportunity to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally acclaimed artwork of Marjolein Bastin adorns the pages of not just one, but three of Jane Austen’s unfinished works—Sanditon, Lady Susan, and The Watsons—making it an essential addition for every Austen enthusiast.

In addition to bringing these stories to life, Bastin’s series includes elaborately designed extras, such as four-color maps, letters, family trees, and sheet music.

Three unfinished novels, three very different stories: While young Emma in The Watsons must return to her impoverished family and adapt to entirely new circumstances, Lady Susan is already an experienced woman. In this sharp-tongued epistolary novel, the widow seems to achieve every romantic goal with charm and cleverness. The outline for Sanditon features numerous charming and quirky characters who make the picturesque seaside town in Sussex an intriguing vacation spot and the setting for all kinds of romantic entanglements.

The stories are complemented by Jane Austen’s juvenilia, including plays, stories, and ideas she wrote between the ages of 11 and 17. They demonstrate her great creativity, imagination, wit, and desire to surprise and engage her readers.

In this decorative edition, the unfinished novels and youthful works of the world-famous author are published together for the first time—in a new translation and richly illustrated by Marjolein Bastin. Whether a perfect gift for a Jane Austen fan or a treat for yourself, the Marjolein Bastin Classics Series—available as a set or sold individually—is ideal for anyone who appreciates timeless literary treasures.

Pages: 384, Year of Publication: 1120, Dimensions: 17.6x17.6cm