With the last bit of Austen's legacy threatened, a group of disparate individuals come together to preserve both Jane Austen's home and her legacy.

Now it's home to a few distant relatives and their diminishing estate. One hundred and fifty years ago, Chawton was the final home of Jane Austen, one of England's finest novelists. The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition) “A book to read again and again whenever your faith in humanity is threatened.Just after the Second World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded group of people band together to attempt something remarkable. Shelf Awareness 'Engaging, beautifully written and unapologetically romantic.” Woman Magazine (UK) “The Jane Austen Society stands on its own as a moving examination of the power of story.” Woman's Way Magazine (Ireland) “Uplifting and warm, the characters and charming setting can’t fail to bring a smile to your face.” Publishers Weekly “A wonderful, magical journey.”įredericksburg Free Lance-Star “Brimming with charming moments, endearing characters, and nuanced relationships.”īooklist “A humorous mix of characters, from both upstairs and downstairs, that would do Julian Fellowes proud.”Īmazon's Featured Debut for May 2020 “A complex dance of love, social position and gossip that would make Jane proud.”īookBub “Plots akin to an Austen novel.any fan will just adore it! ” The Christian Science Monitor “Delightful.” Woman’s World Magazine “Lovingly crafted.” The Washington Post “Fans of Pride and Prejudice will rejoice….Delightful!” People Magazine “Anyone seeking an antidote to contemporary chaos will find a welcome respite.” Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris ‘A charming and memorable debut, which reminds us of the power of books to unite and heal’ But can her words change all their lives in return? As new friendships form, and the griefs of the past begin to fade, they rally together to create the Jane Austen Society, and to save the beloved novelist’s home and legacy. Once the final home of Jane Austen, the Chawton estate is dwindling, and the last piece of Austen’s heritage is at risk of being sold to the highest bidder…ĭrawn together by their love of her novels, eight very different people – from a local farmer to the village doctor, a precocious servant girl to a glamorous film star – must unite to attempt something remarkable. Only a few months after the end of the Second World War, a new battle is beginning in the little village of Chawton. The Washington Post Breathing new life into the world of a literary genius, The Jane Austen Society is a celebration of the written word and its power to comfort and connect us. People Magazine 'Anyone seeking an antidote to contemporary chaos will find a welcome respite.'

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