If youre a fan of Jane Austen, youll find delight in Emily Edens witty novels of manners, including The Semi-Detached House (1859) and The Semi-Attached Couple (1860). In The Semi-Detached House, we meet the captivating yet temperamental Lady Blanche Chester, who, newly married and expecting, is settling into a suburban home while her husband is away. As she navigates the quirks and dramas of her neighbors, Lady Blanche finds herself both entertained and exasperated by the lively intrigues of her new community. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)