Only a Novel: The Double Life of Jane Austen by Jane Aiken Hodge

Only a Novel: The Double Life of Jane Austen by Jane Aiken Hodge

Note: this is a re-release of a book that was originally published in 1972. Only a Novel is the general gold standard for Jane Austen biographies.  Written in a smooth, witty tone that’s easy to sink into, the book explores Austen’s life from pre-conception (her mother wore a daring red cloak to her wedding) to…

Austen Heroines Say Yes to the Dress by Abigail Wilson. Plus a giveaway!
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Austen Heroines Say Yes to the Dress by Abigail Wilson. Plus a giveaway!

Would Austen heroines say yes to the dress? Or more Regency era appropriate, would they be down with the gown? “I remembered afterwards…that the wedding need not be put off, for Mr. Darcy might have done as well.” “Mr. Darcy!” repeated Elizabeth, in utter amazement. “Oh yes! He was to come there with Wickham, you…

Persuasion by Jane Austen

Persuasion by Jane Austen

It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you love romance novels, chances are good that you also love Jane Austen’s novels. Miss Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice is a masterpiece and universally beloved (and my own favorite) but her last book, Persuasion runs a very close second. Persuasion was written at a time when…

Mourning dress in Jane Austen’s time: A guest post by Candice Hern
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Mourning dress in Jane Austen’s time: A guest post by Candice Hern

This month marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. With that in mind, I thought I’d tell you a bit about mourning customs of that time, specifically in terms of fashion. The prints shown are from my own collection. In the 18th and 19th centuries, when a family member died, it was important to…

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