Chapter 1-2 Summary

Lost in a Good Book is one in the series of Thursday Next novels by Jaspar Fforde. Thursday Next is employed by Literary Detectives in Swindon. She appeared on a television talk show and became somewhat of a celebrity with many people interested in her. The Adrian Lush Show wanted to question her about the Jane Eyre "rebookment." Her coworker, Cordelia Flakk had asked her to do the interview, telling her that her request for a transfer would be given serious consideration after the completion of the interview.

As she was preparing for the show, Commander Braxton Hicks appeared. He is Thursday's divisional chief and introduces her to Colonel Rabone and Mr. Chesterman of the Bronte Federation. Also present is Captain Marat. They are all there to observe the interview.

She meets Adrian Lush and is told she can say whatever...