“The promised notification was hanging over her head. The postman's knock within the neighbourhood was beginning to bring its daily terrors -and if reading could banish the idea for even half an hour, it was something gained.”

English novelist of the early 19th century, Jane Austen is best known for her sharp social satire and keen observations of English class and gender dynamics. Her works, including *Pride and Prejudice* and *Emma*, explore marriage, morality, and personal agency with wit and precision.