The Beautifull Cassandra - Jane Austen - ★★★

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AUTHOR: Jane Austen
GENRE: Classic.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 1, 1793
RATING: 3 stars.

It is totally unlike any other Austen work. Not just by the writing style (she was just a teen after all!) but by content too! Never expected Austen to be so naughty in her teens. There's a hint of mischief throughout the 50 odd pages. Austen-lovers, you might want to check it out. Not recommended to anyone else.

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