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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The Pioneers, Revolutionaries and Geniuses Your History Teacher Forgot to Mention.
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Take a journey through the London that Jane Austen knew. -
Jane Austen parlour plays for drawing room performance. -
Based on a literary mystery that has long puzzled biographers and academics, Miss Austen is a wonderfully original and emotionally complex novel about the loves and lives of Cassandra and Jane Austen. -
A heartbreaking and uplifting novel of hope, loss and love. -
A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. -
'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. -
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 essential for any bookworm, this bookmark means you will no longer need to fold over the pages in your favourite books. A beautiful gift for any book lover. -
Do the drying up in style with our Jelly & Cake or Teacup tea towel. It also makes a great gift for the master baker. Perfect stocking filler! -
This collage was one of a set of three works created by artist Louisa Albani in response to her visit to Chawton House in 2019. -
This collage was one of a set of three works created by artist Louisa Albani in response to her visit to Chawton House in 2019. -
An innovative and evocative exploration of Austen’s places, including Chawton House, that breathes life into a literary legend.
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In this enthralling biography, Paula Byrne captures Mary Robinson's life in all its extraordinary, disgraceful, triumphant and romantic glory.
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The pen is mightier than the sword, but whose pen is the mightiest of them all? -
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. -
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