Our take
Why choose this book?
For a romance gift, a classic can be a lovely choice when you know the recipient enjoys older language. Austen’s courtship story is also a comedy about money, manners and the stories people tell themselves about one another. A handsome edition makes sense for a reader who already returns to it.
Who it suits
Readers who enjoy literary classics, social comedy and relationships built through changing first impressions.
Before you choose
The prose and pace belong to another period. A contemporary romance is a safer choice for someone who finds nineteenth-century fiction hard going.
