Tradition and Customs Quotes in Austenland

Austenland is the only place where you're likely to hear this statement today. The wrap and bonnet are for show, not function; they keep you from being branded as an improper lady.

For all the talk of heaving bosoms we hear about in romance novels, they're actually quite modest about their bodies. (Note: we said hear about. We're totally not talking from experience. No, that's not Fabio on the cover of that book…)

As someone who normally spends her days in New York City—taking public transportation, working a desk job, and trying to have an active social life—this lady of leisure stuff is just so boring for our dear Jane.