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Full of insightful chapters such as 'vulgarities peculiar to England' and useful tips on 'the use and abuse of soap', this book is a fascinating and delightful read. -
Delve into the history behind how our ancestors lived two hundred years ago. Perfect for Jane Austen fans and history lovers alike. -
An innovative and evocative exploration of Austen’s places, including Chawton House, that breathes life into a literary legend.
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Who was the real Jane Austen? A retiring spinster content with quiet village life? Or a strong-minded woman who chose to remain unmarried and to fashion herself as a professional writer?
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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.
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The Pioneers, Revolutionaries and Geniuses Your History Teacher Forgot to Mention.
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Charlotte Gordon brings to life the extraordinary lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley in this fascinating dual biography. -
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. -
'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. -
A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. -
Based on a literary mystery that has long puzzled biographers and academics, Miss Austen is a wonderfully original and emotionally complex novel, written by Gill Hornby, about the loves and lives of Cassandra and Jane Austen. -
Pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft's Letters written during a short residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark was her most popular book during her lifetime. Part travel book, part personal, social, and political memoir, her response to nature and society contains some of her most brilliant writing and gives us a genuine insight into her personality. -
Jane Austen always knows just the right thing to say. With this pocket collection of quotes from Jane’s novels and letters, you too, will have a quip for every situation. -
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Based on a large family home built over 200 years ago, you can have hours of fun arranging the furnishings, helping the cook in the kitchen and the groom in the stables! -
An imaginative nature-themed activity book for children, packed with different things to do.
