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The Jane Austen Society

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Set just months after the end of the Second World War, The Jane Austen Society follows eight diverse individuals brought together by their shared love of Jane Austen. As they unite to save Austen's beloved home in Chawton from being sold, they create the Jane Austen Society, forming new friendships and confronting past griefs. This heartfelt story explores hope, loss, love, and the power of literature to transform lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction, literary fiction, and stories about the impact of books and community. Fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Miss Austen, and classic Jane Austen novels will find this especially appealing.

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

'A wonderful book, a wonderful read' Karen Joy Fowler, bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club

Only a few months after the end of the Second World War, a new battle is beginning in the little village of Chawton. Once the final home of Jane Austen, the Chawton estate is dwindling, and the last piece of Austen's heritage is at risk of being sold to the highest bidder...

Drawn together by their love of her novels, eight very different people - from a local farmer to a glamorous film star - must unite to attempt something remarkable. As new friendships form, and the griefs of the past begin to fade, they rally together to create the Jane Austen Society, and to save the beloved novelist's home and legacy. But can her words change all their lives in return?

A heartbreaking and uplifting novel of hope, loss and love. Perfect for fans of Miss Austen by Gill Hornby and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer.

'A charming and memorable debut, which reminds us of the power of books to unite and heal'

Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris

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Praised as a charming and memorable debut, the novel is celebrated for its fully-developed, nuanced characters and uplifting narrative. Reviewers highlight its sweet, smart escapism and the author's ability to weave a spell with lovingly-drawn characters. Fans of historical fiction and literary celebrations will appreciate this bittersweet tale about the healing power of stories, particularly Jane Austen's works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409194125

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Born in England and raised in Canada, Natalie recently founded the independent bookstore Archetype Books in Oakville, Ontario, where she lives with her family and two rescue dogs. A lifelong devotee of all things Jane Austen, THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY is her first published novel.

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