I wavered between giving this book 2.5 or a full 3 stars. When this book is at its best, the author discusses details of Jane Austen's life with great insight. It's obvious that the author has spent a great deal of time thinking about Jane and her books, and that shone through in the writing. How...
This was a good book, a gentle look into someone else's life. Her walk with Jane Austen through the landscapes Jane knew and loved was enlightening. Some of my favorite parts:Writing about her visit to the British Library:"I felt as though I had walked into a sacred space, and everywhere I turned ...