The problem for me Pele is that the satire is very much of its time. I'm entirely with you on finding no common ground with this much loved and expected author. On 6 Jun 2013, at 11:13, Pele West wrote: > Hi Steve > > I have tried to read Jane Austen a number of times and really can't be > bothered. > > I know there is a lot of satyre and all that but I can't get on with her at > all. > > Pele > > >