Emma

The first Austen book that I read - on the set list for one of my many English modules. I loved it straightaway. The young woman who wants to try and set people up, the way she blunders in at the risk of spoiling her friend's future, the way she doesn't realise what is going on with other people even though she thinks she knows exactly what is going on ... and, of course, her relationship with Mr Knightley. Aaah, that scene with Mr Knightley at the end ... Must go and re-read that, as well ...