From its cream ceramic cover and navy spine to the hand-painted flowers and playful lettering, this Pride & Prejudice book candle has plenty for an Austen reader to enjoy. Instead of pages, you'll find soy wax scented with lime, basil and bay. Keep it with your favourite novels when it's unlit, then enjoy the fresh fragrance whenever you're in the mood.

For readers who know the scene

At Netherfield, Miss Bingley takes up a book to attract Mr Darcy's attention, then grows bored and announces that reading is the finest pleasure imaginable. The cover's playful 'Reading!' and 'Book!' details are especially enjoyable if you remember the scene. There's no need to explain the joke to visitors, though. The cream-and-navy finish and floral detail make a lovely addition to a well-read shelf on their own.

Fresh lime, basil and bay

There's no dusty-library fragrance here. Lime gives the scent a citrus brightness, with basil and bay bringing greener, herbal notes. It's fresh rather than heavy or sweet, and easy to enjoy on an ordinary evening at home. Each candle is hand-poured in the UK using 100% plant-based soy wax that's vegan and cruelty-free. The two wicks are designed to encourage a more even burn. Always place the candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from books and other flammable things, and never leave it unattended while lit.

One more use for the book

Once the wax has been fully used, let the ceramic cool and clean it before giving it another job. It can hold pens, become a vase or simply stay on display with your favourite novels. If you're the sort of person who can't walk past a beautiful copy of Pride & Prejudice, this is one you can enjoy without adding to your reading pile.

Product Details

• Product type: Jane Austen Pride & Prejudice book-shaped scented candle
• Design: Hand-painted cream ceramic with navy spine, floral artwork and playful reading-themed wording
• Fragrance: Lime, basil and bay
• Wax and wicks: 100% plant-based soy wax, vegan and cruelty-free; hand-poured in the UK; dual wicks designed for a more even burn
• Size and reuse: 10cm; once fully used and cleaned, reuse the ceramic as a pen pot, vase or display piece

What does the Pride & Prejudice book candle smell like?

Lime, basil and bay. Lime brings a bright citrus note, while basil and bay give the fragrance a fresh, green and herbal character.

Is the wax vegan, and where is the candle poured?

Yes. The soy wax is 100% plant-based, vegan and cruelty-free, and the candle is hand-poured in the UK. The two wicks are designed to encourage a more even burn.

Can the ceramic book be reused when the candle is finished?

Yes. Once the wax has been fully used and the ceramic has cooled and been cleaned, it can be reused as a pen pot, vase or display piece.

Delivery

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Returns

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