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Lady Susan Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Lady Susan is a game inspired by Jane Austen’s novella of the same name. In this game, players are tasked with unraveling the complex web of relationships and motivations that drive the characters in the story.

  • Uncover the hidden agendas of Lady Susan and her circle of acquaintances.
  • Piece together clues to reveal the true nature of each character’s intentions.
  • Use spells to unlock hints and gain extra time to solve the mystery.

Game Details: Lady Susan is a fact-matching game where players must piece together important information fragments to uncover the truth behind each character’s actions. Use spells strategically to aid in your investigation!

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  • - Lady Susan is an epistolary novel written by Jane Austen.
  • - The story revolves around Lady Susan Vernon, a beautiful and cunning widow.
  • - Lady Susan is known for her manipulative and flirtatious nature.
  • - The novel is primarily composed of letters exchanged between the characters.
  • - Lady Susan seeks advantageous marriages for both herself and her daughter, Frederica.
  • - Lady Susan's primary target is Reginald De Courcy, the brother of her sister-in-law.
  • - Reginald initially falls under Lady Susan's charm but later realizes her true nature.
  • - Lady Susan's daughter, Frederica, is opposed to her mother's matchmaking schemes.
  • - Frederica is a shy and virtuous young woman who becomes a pawn in Lady Susan's plans.
  • - Lady Susan's closest confidante is Mrs. Alicia Johnson, a friend who aids her in her schemes.
  • - Mrs. Johnson is married to Mr. Johnson, a man who is often absent and unaware of his wife's involvement.
  • - Lady Susan's reputation precedes her, and many are aware of her manipulative ways.
  • - The novel explores themes of deceit, love, and societal expectations.
  • - Lady Susan's behavior challenges traditional gender roles and expectations of women.
  • - The letters in the novel provide insights into the thoughts and perspectives of various characters.
  • - Lady Susan's true nature is gradually revealed through the letters exchanged.
  • - The novel presents a satirical critique of the upper-class society of the time.
  • - Jane Austen wrote Lady Susan when she was approximately 19 years old.
  • - The novel was not published during Austen's lifetime and was first released in 1871, over fifty years after her death.

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