Unique Elements: Historical Context - Detailed 19th Century Historical Map Introduction: A Classic Literary Masterpiece That Belongs on Every Bookshelf! Mansfield Park by Jane Austen is a book of romance first published in 1814 in the UK. A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will be satisfied with this work, historical romance at its finest. Sneak Peak: “I put it down as simply being his way, and was as far from supposing as from wishing him to have any serious thoughts of me. I had not, Miss Crawford, been an inattentive observer of what was passing between him and some part of this family in the summer and autumn. I was quiet, but I was not blind. I could not but see that Mr. Crawford amused himself in gallantries which did mean nothing.” Summary: Fanny Price, a 10-year-old from a working-class Portsmouth family, is sent to live with her wealthy uncle's family, the Bertrams, at the Mansfield Park country estate. Fanny initially experiences cruel treatment from the Bertrams, and she struggles to fit in. Her older male cousin, Tom, is a drunk, and her female cousins, Maria and Julia, are stylish and shallow. The younger Edmund, who is pursuing a career in the clergy, is the only family member with whom she connects. Henry and Mary Crawford, siblings from the area, move in with her uncle at Mansfield Park after he departs to run his business in Antigua. After they arrive, the entire family's relationships are put under stress by a string of romantic engagements. Mansfield Park is unusual in that it wasn't reviewed in the media until 1821, seven years after it was first published, despite being a huge public success with the first edition selling out in six months and a second edition selling out two years later. Modern reviews were generally positive and praised the morality of the book. It is one of Austen's more contentious works, as contemporary reviews are more polarized. Modern critics have referred to it in a variety of ways, ranging from eccentric and challenging to thoughtful and profound, depending on the perspective one takes on the work. Our Offer to You: "A stunning reprint" At Timeless Publications, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book is upheld to its highest standard. This means that the text in this story is unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best romance stories , of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, relationship stories that you just no longer see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Jane Austen original books buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Click the “Buy Now” button and it will be on its way! Book Details: Original 1814 Text - Genre: Romance - Physical Size: 5.5 x 8.5 Inches - Matte Cover - White Paper