Living with Jane Austen
“I would like to write a story like yours.” “Me too.” “Well, go ahead. Nobody’s stopping you.” “But I don’t know how to,” objected Anna. “You could teach us,” Fanny suggested. “It’s true,” her cousin said immediately. “That would be wonderful.” Walking along with her nieces, Jane smiled with amusement as both of the girls … Continue reading AUNT JANE
“Let me introduce you to my nephew, Tom Lefroy.” While Mr. Austen welcomed him on behalf of the whole family, Jane fixed her gaze on the young man. There was nothing brilliant about him, but nothing was out of place either. His ways did not seem affected, his voice was pleasant and the smile that … Continue reading TOM LEFROY
“Good morning,” said a voice behind her, tearing her from her musings. “Good morning, Cass,” Jane said with a warm smile. ¨I was thinking of you.” “Of me? I hope you are not thinking about including me in your new book,” she commented with a meaningful look. “In the end you did not show Cousin … Continue reading MY DEAR CASSANDRA
Wednesday, November 1st, 1797 To the attention of Thomas Cadell, editor. Sir, I have in my possession a manuscript novel, comprising 3 vols., about the length of Miss Burney’s Evelina. As I am well aware of what consequence it is that a work of this sort should make its first appearance under a respectable name, I apply … Continue reading THE MAN WHO REJECTED JANE AUSTEN
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