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Godmersham Park

By Gill Hornby
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Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby is a richly imagined novel set in 19th century England, focusing on the intertwined lives of Anne Sharp, a governess, and the Austen family. The story explores themes of love, class, and friendship through Anne's perspective as she navigates her place within a changing household, all while developing a remarkable connection with the literary world of Jane Austen.
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This book may appeal to you if you love historical fiction that intertwines real-life historical figures with imaginative storytelling. It delves into the life of a young woman in Regency-era England, exploring themes of social class, friendship, and family, while offering a charming glimpse into the world of Jane Austen. It's perfect for fans of character-driven narratives set against an authentic historical backdrop.

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From the number one bestselling author of Miss Austen, a powerful and moving novel featuring Jane Austen's closest friend and confidante.

Early evening, 1804—Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent.

Alone and desperately in need of an independent income, she is to become a governess to twelve-year-old Fanny Austen.

But her new role in this large household, where she is neither a servant nor a member of the family, is an awkward one, and Anne is keenly aware that one wrong move may result in her instant dismissal.

Then dashing Henry Austen and his younger sister Jane come to stay.

Both take an immediate interest in the pretty, clever governess, and Anne quickly becomes drawn into the above-stairs life of the Austen family.

Soon, and despite her best efforts, she finds she is falling in love.

But has her survival at Godmersham Park just become a good deal more precarious?

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ISBN: 9781529158922

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Gill Hornby is the author of the novels The Hive and All Together Now, as well as The Story of Jane Austen, a biography of Austen for young readers. Her subsequent novels, Miss Austen and Godmersham Park, were Sunday Times bestsellers, and Miss Austen will be a four-part BBC adaptation starring Keeley Hawes as Cassandra Austen. She lives in West Berkshire with her husband and their four children.

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