Jane Austen at Home
A Biography
(Author) Lucy WorsleyTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This is my kind of history: carefully researched but so vivid that you are convinced Lucy Worsley was actually there at the party - or the parsonage.' Antonia Fraser 'A refreshingly unique perspective on Austen and her work and a beautifully nuanced exploration of gender, creativity, and domesticity.' Amanda Foreman Lucy Worsley 'is a great scene-setter for this tale of triumph and heartbreak.' Sunday Times On the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death, historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the rooms from which our best-loved novelist quietly changed the world. This new telling of the story of Jane's life shows us how and why she lived as she did, examining the places and spaces that mattered to her. It wasn't all country houses and ballrooms, but a life that was often a painful struggle. Jane famously lived a 'life without incident', but with new research and insights Lucy Worsley reveals a passionate woman who fought for her freedom. A woman who far from being a lonely spinster in fact had at least five marriage prospects, but who in the end refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy.
Lucy Worsley
Lucy Worsley is a British historian, author, and TV presenter known for her work on British history and royalty. She has written numerous books on historical topics, including "If Walls Could Talk" and "The Courtiers: Splendor and Intrigue in the Georgian Court." Worsley is known for her engaging and accessible writing style, making history come alive for readers. She has also presented several popular TV documentaries on historical subjects, further cementing her reputation as a leading figure in the field. Her most famous work is perhaps "Jane Austen at Home," which delves into the life of the beloved author. Worsley's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the historical non-fiction genre, inspiring a new generation of readers to explore the past.
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