The Family Fortune

by Laurie Horowitz

Book Overview

Jane Austen in Boston: a modern retelling of Persuasion in which the sensible daughter of a flighty Brahmin family finds love against all odds

Jane Fortune's fortunes have taken a downturn. Thanks to the profligate habits of her father and older sister, the family's money has evaporated and Jane has to move out of the only home she's ever known: a stately brick town house on Boston's prestigious Beacon Hill. Thirty-eight...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060875275
• ISBN13: 9780060875275
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

light, fun & funny

I gave this book 4 stars, but in my mind, it is the perfect example of 3 and 1/2 stars. The book is a quick read, and the story is light and funny. At times, however, the characters act too much like cariactures of themselves, the situations are too trite, the comments a bit too cliche. Nevertheless, I don't think the reader is supposed to take this book for more than what it is--an enjoyable, fun book with some stabs at social conventions which would bring a small grin to a contemporary Jane Austen.

I loved it!

I thought this was wonderful modern take on Jane Austen's Persuasion. Light and amusing, an easy read. I can't wait for this author's next book.

Couldn't put this book down!

This is a truly delightful read. The author has a great voice and a wonderful sense of humour.

Like Candy!

This novel is like a bowl of candy. I couldn't stop reading it! It is a fast, fun, delicious read. The Family Fortune is a Jane Austen tale set in a modern day Boston Brahmin family. The characters (the evil ones) are so nasty and self-involved they're entertaining and the protagonist is genuine- the kind of gal you root for and want to hang out with. I know the author professionally, and can't wait to read what she writes next.

Fortunate Jane Fortune

Jane Fortune's voice stayed with me as I relished this story of the Fortune Family's impecunious circumstances. A page turner loosely using Jane Austen's Persuasion as a template, Horowitz has constructed a universe of deteriorated wealth, dysfunctional family relationships, literary achievements, relinquished and rediscovered love - all with generosity and humor.