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The Royal Oak Foundation together with the New Orleans Branch of the English Speaking Union are celebrating the 2013 bicentenary of the publication of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" in many cities during the month of May. Susannah Fullerton, author, preeminant Austen scholar and President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia, is talking about her book entitled "Happily Ever After: Celebrating Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.'" This will be followed by a reception and book-signing. To buy tickets go to the Royal Oak website lecture page. Ms. Fullerton will be in Atlanta, Charleston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia and San Francisco in May.

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