The Eyre Affair (by Jasper Fforde)

"The Eyre Affair" is a humorous, fantasy novel by Jasper Fforde, set in an alternate 1985 where literature permeates everyday life. The story follows Thursday Next, a literary detective who investigates crimes involving classic novels. When the villain Acheron Hades kidnaps Jane Eyre from her own book, Thursday must navigate various literary worlds and conventions to rescue her. The novel cleverly blends adventure, whimsy, and sharp satire, engaging with themes of authorship, reality, and the power of literature, all while showcasing Fforde's imaginative storytelling and clever wordplay.