by Shannon Hale
First published 2001
Thirty-something Charlotte Kinder needs a break from her stressful life. She books a stay at Austenland, an immersive Jane Austen-themed resort that promises Regency-era indulgence. But the elaborate costumes and Austen-esque rituals offer little comfort when Charlotte begins experiencing unsettling phenomena. As she digs into the manor's history, Charlotte realizes the ghosts of past guests linger, seeking to draw her into their tragic stories. With no escape from the estate, Charlotte must confront her own demons and the very real spirits that threaten to consume her.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal, gothic
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: haunted-house, historical-immersion
Setting: England
Period: 19th-century
277 pages · Hardcover · Bloomsbury USA