Life seems nothing more than a quick succession of busy nothings. ~Jane Austen This is precisely how Holly Newbury would sum up her life. At twenty-eight, she lives in a charming Cotswold village, serving as caretaker to three younger sisters—a rewarding job, but a tedious one. Soon, news of a Jane Austen movie filming nearby creates a snap of change in the air. The villagers become involved as movie extras, and Holly starts up an Emma book club in honor of the film. At the same time, Holly's own family drama plays out—her sisters experience heartaches and growing pains, while her widowed father finds new love in an unexpected place. Most importantly, the film brings with it an American screenwriter named Fletcher Hays, who ends up becoming Holly's very own Mr. Knightley. But will she realize it too late?
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