In a country parsonage in the late 18th century, there lived a large family of seven children. They were all bright and clever and noisy, so nobody really noticed when little Jane turned quietly into a genius...
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In a country parsonage in the late 18th century, there lived a large family of seven children. They were all bright and clever and noisy, so nobody really noticed when little Jane turned quietly into a genius...
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[b]Bicentenary Edition" Celebrating 200 years of Jane Austen[/b]In a country parsonage in the late 18th century, there lived a large family of seven children. They were all bright and clever and noisy, so nobody really noticed when little Jane turned quietly into a genius The modest, obedient youngest daughter of the Reverend Austen was to grow up to be one of the greatest writers in the English language. And the story of how she succeeded is every bit as romantic as one of her novels
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“"Great stories - entertaining but not patronising". Financial Times"I love these books" Philip Ardagh"A stunning collection that my children love as much as I do ... Each has its own distinct style but all are highly charged dramas..." Maureen Freely, Observer”
"Great stories - entertaining but not patronising". Financial Times
I love these books.
A stunning collection that my children love as much as I do ... Each has its own distinct style but all are highly charged dramas… Observer
About the Author
Gill Hornby lives with her husband and four children in Kintbury, Berkshire - a place which Jane Austen knew well. She is the best-selling author of The Hive and All Together Now, two novels for adults.
In a country parsonage in the late 18th century, there lived a large family of seven children. They were all bright and clever and noisy, so nobody really noticed when little Jane turned quietly into a genius... The modest, obedient youngest daughter of the Reverend Austen was to grow up to be one of the greatest writers in the English language. And the story of how she succeeded is every bit as romantic as one of her novels...
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