Jane Austen at Home acclaimed biography beloved

THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE BBCS MISS AUSTEN, NOW IN A STUNNING CELEBRATORY EDITION WITH NEW INTRODUCTION AND EPILOGUE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY JANE AUSTEN LOVER Readers LOVE Jane Austen at HomeA "tour de force" which should be in the reading list of anyone who has either read the books or watched the film adaptations. This book is a delight . . . I will return to Austens novels with a greater appreciation of the hardships and hopes of her heroines. I devoured this. Janes story is told in vivid prose and a compassionate manner. Where better to celebrate the 250th birthday of one of Britains most beloved novelists than the very rooms from which she quietly changed the world? In this bestselling biography, Lucy Worsley travels from room to room, house to house, showing us how and why Jane Austen lived as she did, examining the places and spaces that mattered to her. It wasnt all country houses and ballrooms, but a life that was often a painful struggle. Jane famously lived a life without incident, but with new research and insights Lucy Worsley reveals a passionate woman who fought for her freedom. A woman who far from being a lonely spinster in fact had at least five marriage prospects, but who in the end refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy. Featuring a guided tour of all the best Jane Austen sites to visit specially written for this birthday edition, this gorgeous book is perfect for Austen fans everywhere. Critical acclaim for Jane Austen at HomeThis... | Lucy Worsley Jane Austen at Home : The acclaimed biography of the beloved