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Pride and Prejudice

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Comparable titles (Comps)

Books that share similar elements in style, tone, subject matter, or character dynamics with the manuscript. These books help position a work in the market by showing booksellers and readers what shelf it belongs on, suggesting "If you enjoyed Book X, this title offers similar appeal."
North and South

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell (1854)

"Emma meets A Tale of Two Cities"

The story follows a woman caught between traditional society and industrial change as she falls in love with a mill owner while dealing with workers' rights and class differences.

North and South

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (1847)

"The social climbing of Great Expectations meets the wit of The School for Scandal"

This novel tracks two women through Napoleonic-era London, showing how they use marriage, money, and manipulation to move up in society.

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The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer (1950)

"Much Ado About Nothing meets Jane Eyre, but in the Regency era"

A sharp-tongued woman arrives at her cousin's house and fixes everyone's problems while arguing with a rigid man who eventually falls in love with her.

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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (1920)

"For fans of Madame Bovary and The House of Mirth"

In 1870s New York, a man must choose between the perfect society wife and the scandalous woman he loves, showing how social rules can trap people

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Middlemarch by George Eliot (1871)

"The romantic entanglements of The Vicar of Wakefield with the social commentary of Tom Jones"

The story follows several couples in a small town as they deal with marriage choices, money problems, and changing times.

Market Size

Estimated annual sales of comparable titles.

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Target Audience

Profile of specific group of consumers most likely to purchase the book. This is the primary demographic that marketing efforts should focus on reaching, as they are most likely to engage with and buy the product.

Demographic Details
  • Age Group: Primary audience of women aged 25-75, with strongest appeal to those 40-65. This range captures both younger readers drawn to literary fiction and established readers with deep appreciation for classical literature.
  • Language: English-speaking markets, particularly readers familiar with British and American literary classics who will recognize the cultural and historical references.
  • Education Level: College-educated or higher, with particular appeal to those with backgrounds in literature, history, or humanities who appreciate nuanced social commentary.
  • Income Level: Middle to upper-middle class, typically professionals or retirees with disposable income for hardcover books and membership in literary communities.

Psychographic Details

  • Interests:
    • Historical fiction that balances romance with social commentary
    • Classic literature and its modern interpretations
    • Complex female characters and their navigation of social constraints
    • Period details and authentic historical settings
  • Values:
    • Appreciation for intellectual engagement in fiction
    • Interest in social justice and class dynamics
    • Balance of romantic satisfaction with literary merit
    • Connection to traditional storytelling with modern sensibilities

Reading Behavior

  • Purchase Patterns:
    • Buy hardcover books for their permanent collections
    • Frequent library users who influence acquisition decisions
    • Complex female characters and their navigation of social constraints
    • Likely to follow and purchase an author's complete works
  • Reading Habits:
    • Regular readers who dedicate specific time to reading
    • Often read multiple books simultaneously
    • Share and discuss books within their social circles