Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane’s life—finally, the truth may have been found. . . .What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austen’s memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages revealed the untold story of a life-changing love affair? That’s the premise behind this spellbinding novel, which delves into the secrets of Jane … novel, which delves into the secrets of Jane Austen’s life, giving us untold insights into her mind and heart.
Jane Austen has given up her writing when, on a fateful trip to Lyme, she meets the well-read and charming Mr. Ashford, a man who is her equal in intellect and temperament. Inspired by the people and places around her, and encouraged by his faith in her, Jane begins revising Sense and Sensibility, a book she began years earlier, hoping to be published at last.
Deft and witty, written in a style that echoes Austen’s own, this unforgettable novel offers a delightfully possible scenario for the inspiration behind this beloved author’s romantic tales. It’s a remarkable book, irresistible to anyone who loves Jane Austen—and to anyone who loves a great story.
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I listened to the audio version of this delightful novel and enjoyed it very much. It was fun to see how the author imagined the experiences in Jane’s life and her secret and tragic romance. I wish they would make it into a movie. I think it would outshine Becoming Jane. The narrator did an excellent job bringing the characters to life. The …
Oh my! What a love story about Jane Austen. I love the choice of Jane as the heroine. This is her story. Thank you, Syrie James, for an awesome Jane Austen read.
The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen was such a comforting read. The author did a great job in capturing the tone of Jane Austen and the setting of Regency England.
What if several of Jane Austen’s novels and characters were based on her own life experiences? What if, during a six-month period where she wasn’t involved in a novel, she was instead writing her memoirs? What if she had fallen in love and had her life changed?
This is a work of fiction, written in a way to convince you that it is a “found” …
You really feel Jane Austin’s heart and hear her inner thoughts in this almost real diary.
To tell you the truth I was mad at the end when I found out the book was fiction. I missed the “What if” in the introduction. What a letdown! I was in “hook line and sinker”. What a ride! I have recovered, but am a little less trusting! No one should trick an Jane Austin fan like that. KV
Unreadable
Having read ‘Pride and Predjudice’ multiple times, this book offers an interesting view into the Austin family and the source inspiration of the Jane Austin novels.
I love Jane Austen books to begin with and this was such a delightful read and thought provoking insight as to how she began writing her novels in the first place.
How I loved this book! I was enthralled to watch her “words” grow as her education and experience grew. I delighted in her discoveries. I wept at her heartbreaks. I enjoyed the history i learned. I grew to love Sarah…
A wonderful glimpse into Jane Austen’ s world.
Everyone loves alternate lives of Jane Austen and this one is excellent. It has the psychological depth that the real Jane would have included.
Read just like Jane Austen!
If you are a Jane Austen fan, you’ll probably get lost in this book. Seamlessly blending known facts and fiction, this story pulls you into Jane’s world. I enjoyed every minute, every high, every low.
Anyone can reuse Jane Austen’s key plot lines. But this author twists them in an entirely enjoyable read that is, finally quite moving.
I love anything concerning Jane Austin. It was a treat to find this book
don’t let the ending break your heart
Loved It! Read it twice and loved the movie make of this as well!
Successfully written in the style of Jane Austen, one of my life time favorites authors. Makes one wish, again, that there were more than six…
Difficult to read but shows Jane meeting her characters dopplegangers in real-life.