"[T]he magical adventure that might result if Jane Austen walked on the grimmer side of the Regency" -- "Jane and Vincent have finally gotten some much-needed rest after their adventures in Italy when Vincent receives word that his estranged father has passed away on one of his properties in the West Indies. His brother, who manages the estate, is overwhelmed, and no one else in his family can go. Grudgingly, out of filial duty the couple decide...

Twenty-three-year-old Scott Pilgrim has the perfect life playing guitar in a rock band and dating a cute high school girl until he meets Ramona Flowers, an unforgettable rollerblading delivery girl whose seven evil ex-boyfriends Scott must defeat if he wants to win her love.

Talented songwriter Shawn Gallagher claims he is content with his life as it is, but his music tells a different tale. No one, including lifelong friend Brenna O'Toole, knows why he doesn't put his musical gift to profitable use.

Story of American beauties questing for British titles and the dukes, lords, and marquesses of England questing for American dollars in late nineteenth century New York.