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    Jane and the Damned: A Novel

    By Janet Mullany

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    The “stakes” are high and vampires rule when legendary author Jane Austen joins the ranks of the undead in Janet Mullany’s bloody wonderful literary mash-up, Jane and the Damned. In the bestselling tradition of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies; Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters; and Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, comes a supremely smart and wickedly fun novel that renders the beloved creator of Persuasion and Emma truly immortal—as Mullany pits a transformed Jane Austen and her vampire friends against savage hordes of invading French!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 28, 2010
    ISBN9780062013958
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    Jane and the Damned: A Novel
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    Janet Mullany

    The author of Jane and the Damned, Janet Mullany was reared in England on a diet of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer and now lives near Washington, D.C. She has worked as an archaeologist, waitress, draftsperson, radio announcer, performing arts administrator, proof-reader, and bookseller.

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    • 3/5
      From the title, and the cute black-and-pink cameo cover, one might assume that this is yet another Austen-rip-off. However, from the very first chapter, it's clear that Mullany knows her Austen and the period in which she wrote. From her muslin-choices to her religion, Jane Austen is written in a way that fits perfectly with what we know of her life. But her Britain is not precisely like ours. Vampires exist, and humanity not only knows about them, they even accept them at the fringe of Society (as they too rich, connected and beautiful to be outcast, but too bloody and sexual to be proper). Austen becomes one of the Damned after a chance flirtation, and her adventures begin.

      The Jane in the first few chapters is almost startlingly recognizable--but all too soon her opinions and reactions transform into those of a modern paranormal romance heroine. I was particularly disappointed by two things:
      1)Her romance doesn't feel authentic or earned in the least. As so often happens, two characters meet, dislike each other, banter, and are then abruptly in love. I could buy affection, attraction, a crush--but not all-consuming love. Luke gives up his lover, and Jane her virtue, so quickly that it strained credulity.
      2)The characterizations of historical figures like Brummel and Prinny don't ring true. Prince George was selfish and lazy, but he wasn't stupid--and in this book, he is energetic, more interested in Jane's affairs than his own, and as dumb as a puppy. I dunno why Mullany, who has clearly done her research elsewhere, failed in this regard. I just know that it threw me out of the story.

      The beginning of this book is surprisingly good, but Mullany's reliance on paranormal romance tropes drags it down. If this had been more about Jane, and less about her vampire luvah, I'd have enjoyed it a good deal more.
    • 3/5
      What happens if Jane Austen became a vampire, would her story change? Um- yes and no.Jane is turned into a vampire against her wishes and her father, Rev. Austen takes the family to Bath to seek out a possible cure. The story takes a dramatic turn when the French invade and Jane turns to the Damned for help. The kind of welcome they offer, especially after the way Jane was 'turned', is not what she was expecting. Will it have a happy ending?...As a Jane Austen nut I did not mind the vampire aspect, however as a historian I was put off by the French invasion. Still, that being said, it was a fun, quick read with great characters and overall I did enjoy it!
    • 4/5
      This was a fun twist on the classic/horror mashup trend. Jane Austen becomes a vampire - but will she choose immortality or writing?? I quite enjoyed the story - it was completely original while at the same time offering hints of storylines from Austen novels.
    • 4/5
      This book was fun, light-hearted, and captivating. It was also a refreshing change from some of the teen-oriented vampire-lit that’s out there right now. I don’t mean to knock the success of those other books, it’s just not my ‘thing’. This book was more practical and less angst-ridden. Because of that I was able to immerse myself in the characters and the environment in a way I could not with other recent vampire books.Being the kind of person who reads the end of a book first, I knew how it was going to end right away. But if I hadn’t read the end, I would have been surprised, and a little bummed out. Don’t let that dissuade you, though! It was a great way to end the book. Just don’t expect a tidy little happy ending wrapped in a bow.All in all, I enjoyed the book. I’d recommend it as a slightly more grown-up alternative to the other vampire books out there right now.
    • 4/5
      The Good Stuff * Jane Austen style but quirky, fun and not so polite and dry (To me anyway) * Could have been awkwardly written but so wasn't * Great storyline kept you interested (and kept me from going to bed as it was so delightful) * Never was a fan of reading Austen't works as they were always overly polite (Yes I know that is how people spoke in those times, but I am not from those times and it was difficult to read for someone who isn't overly polite and flowerly) Loved watching the movies though * The vampires didn't have the typical aversions to sunlight, garlic etc * Lively and fun and delightfully quirkyThe Not so Good Stuff * Kept me up reading it because I wanted to know what happened * Didn't "love" the ending but it was a good ending * Cover is dullFavorite Quotes/Passages"I assure you my reputation will not suffer. If anything, it is you who will be talked about and speculated upon for a good many days, but as you are a visitor to the neighborhood, that would happen anyway.""You may be one of the Damned, but you are still my daughter." He blew his nose and gave her a brave smile. "Not a word to your mother.""How she longed for an etiquette book for the damned.""Good God, you females need no encouragement whatsoever not to fight like gentlemen."What I Learned * I would have gone completely insane in the 1700's with all the politeness and lack of interesting things for women to do. That and I wouldn't do to well with the whole women weren't equal thing * Vampires are hot -- ok that is so not new, I've had a thing for Vampires since I was in Grade 3 and was introduced to Dracula * I may now be willing to try and read Austen again -- no never mind off to the video store to rent Persuasion with Ciaran HindsWho should/shouldn't read * Die hard Austen fans may be upset or irritated by this whole concept * Those who need things historically accurate may also be offended by the alternative reality of late 1700 England * Other than that I think there is something for everyone4 DeweysI received this from HarperCollins in return for an honest review -- no money changed hands and no bribes were offered (unfortunately).
    • 4/5
      A fun, fast, and engaging read. For most books involving historical characters & alternate realities I have to pretend it's not them at all but someone with their basic attributes. That worked quite well for this book, I was able to enjoy it without spending all my time wondering if the real Jane Austen would do X or Y in a situation.Interesting and different conception of vampires. Was a little disappointed that sunlight didn't have the proper effect, but it worked.