Inspired by Jane Austen’s novels and letters, this delightful collection of cakes, bakes, and pastries brings authentic Regency-era recipes to life, lovingly adapted for today’s kitchen. Recipes featured include English Muffins (‘Pride and Prejudice’), Buttered Apple Tart (as offered by Mr Woodhouse to Miss Bates in ‘Emma’), Jumbles (‘Mansfield Park’), Plum Cake, Gingerbread, Ratafia Cakes and more. The original recipes are also provided so that you can appreciate modern time-savers such as icing sugar, dried yeast and electric mixers.

Inspired by Jane Austen’s novels and letters, this delightful collection of cakes, bakes, and pastries brings authentic Regency-era recipes to life, lovingly adapted for today’s kitchen. Recipes featured include English Muffins (‘Pride and Prejudice’), Buttered Apple Tart (as offered by Mr Woodhouse to Miss Bates in ‘Emma’), Jumbles (‘Mansfield Park’), Plum Cake, Gingerbread, Ratafia Cakes and more. The original recipes are also provided so that you can appreciate modern time-savers such as icing sugar, dried yeast and electric mixers.