Books

  • Looking for the perfect stocking filler? Look no further. Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.  
  • An imaginative nature-themed activity book for children, packed with different things to do.
  • The inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories - and grew up to be among English literature's finest writers.
  • Two beautifully crafted worlds are brought together in this celebration of Regency fashion and the writing of Jane Austen.
  • The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd. The first novel by author Zöe Wheddon. 'A glorious celebration of Jane Austen, and a glorious celebration of friendship too. You'll want one copy for yourself and another for your own BFF.' - Lucy Worsley, Historian, Television Presenter and Author of Jane Austen at Home. 
  • *Back Soon* From the author of Jane Austen's Best Friend. Jane Austen Daddy’s Girl: The Life and Influence of the Revd George Austen is a poignant and pertinent examination of a relationship which became the cornerstone of Jane’s life, the bedrock of family and faith as she knew them. Bookmark and bookplate will be included as long as stocks last. The second novel by Hampshire writer Zöe Wheddon.
  • Austen’s novels depict a world of civility, reassuring stability and continuity. Claire Tomalin’s biography paints a surprisingly different picture of the Austen family and their Hampshire neighbours.

  • Authentic embroidery projects for modern stitchers.  
  • An innovative and evocative exploration of Austen’s places, including Chawton House, that breathes life into a literary legend.

     
  • 'You can't help feeling that Jane would have approved.' OBSERVER 'It won't surprise me if this is one of the books of the year' RTE From the #1 bestselling author of Miss Austen. A richly imagined novel inspired by the true story of Anne Sharp, a governess who became very close with Jane Austen and her family.  
  • Austen abridged for all ages, these Baker Street Readers editions retell the world's greatest classic stories.

  • Delve into the history behind how our ancestors lived two hundred years ago. Perfect for Jane Austen fans and history lovers alike.
  • The Pioneers, Revolutionaries and Geniuses Your History Teacher Forgot to Mention.

  • Originally published in the 1995 and now available in a fresh edition with a foreword by Zadie Smith, Gerzina’s engrossing classic brings to life Georgian Black Britain with vivid detail, highlighting fascinating individuals from Ignatius Sancho to Olaudah Equiano within the broader story of the struggle against enslavement.
  • Daredevil divas who first took to the sky.  
  • Out of stock
    A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London.
  • Sale!

    A Little History of British Gardening (HB)

    Original price was: £25.00.Current price is: £22.50.
    This lively 'potted' history of gardening in Britain takes us on a garden tour from the thorn hedges around prehistoric settlements to the rage for ornamental grasses and 'outdoor rooms' today. It tracks down the ordinary folk who worked the earth - the apprentice boys and weeding women, the florists and nursery gardeners - as well as aristocrats and grand designers and famous plant-hunters.
  •   Test your knowledge of the novels of Jane Austen with the puzzles in this book!
  •   The ingenious quizzes and puzzles in this collection will test your knowledge of the seven completed novels of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte.
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