JANE AUSTEN'S witty, perceptive and romantic novels have delighted readers for two hundred years.

With clear sight, common sense and good judgment, she observed the hits and near-misses of her heroes and heroines in love. Dating certainly hasn't got any easier since then and Lauren Henderson believes that today's singletons could use some of that Regency wisdom.

A fun, insightful book, full of concrete advice and wise strategies, Jane Austen's Guide to Dating also contains an original quiz so you can work out which Jane Austen character you are most like. If you're a lively Elizabeth Bennet in love with a flirty Frank Churchill, does your relationship stand a chance?

Are you a cynical Mary Crawford who needs to reform her ways?

Or are you a shy Anne Elliot who needs to find the confidence to snag her man?

DO: Choose someone who brings out the best in you

• DON'T: Be fooled by flattery

Do: Find someone who makes you laugh

DON'T: Use humour as a defense

Do: Learn to trust yourself

DON'T: Settle!