I think a Jane Austen RPG would be pretty cool. There are actually a lot of things that could be incorporated into it. Basically, all the Austen books are a variation on the following theme/ideas;

1. Characters are torn between the prospect of marrying for love or marrying for wealth/status.
2. Strong female characters want both.
3. Much "checking out" of prospective mates ensues.
4. Elaborate social rituals ensue.
5. A villainous cad usually pops up at some point.
6. Despite the seemingly straight-laced settings, illicit sex and/or illegitimate children figure into the plot.
7. Novel always ends in a wedding (combining love and wealth/status)

I'm sure an RPG can be developed. I could get our friend, Pieter to work on it.