The Jane Austen Society

A Novel

Author: Natalie Jenner

The Jane Austen Book Club meets The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Product Unavailable

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Summary

The Jane Austen Book Club meets The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Description

'Hope can sometimes be just enough.'

It's only a few months since the war ended but the little village of Chawton is about to be hit by another devastating blow. The heart of the community, the Chawton estate, and site of Jane Austen's cherished former home, is in danger of being sold to the highest bidder.

Eight villagers are brought together by their love for the famous author's novels, to create THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY. As new friendships form and the pain of the past begins to heal, surely they can find a way to preserve Austen's legacy before it is too late?

And there may even be a few unexpected surprises along the way...

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

Critic Reviews

“Fans of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will adore The Jane Austen Society. A charming and memorable debut. - Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of ParisAn extremely impressive debut novel populated with fully-developed, nuanced characters that resonate. - Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky”

Fans of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will adore The Jane Austen Society. A charming and memorable debut. - Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris

An extremely impressive debut novel populated with fully-developed, nuanced characters that resonate. - Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky

About the Author

Born in England and raised in Canada, Natalie Jenner graduated from the University of Toronto with consecutive degrees in English Literature and Law, and has worked for decades in the legal industry. She also 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.

More on this Book

'Hope can sometimes be just enough.' It's only a few months since the war ended but the little village of Chawton is about to be hit by another devastating blow. The heart of the community, the Chawton estate, and site of Jane Austen's cherished former home, is in danger of being sold to the highest bidder.Eight villagers are brought together by their love for the famous author's novels, to create THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY . As new friendships form and the pain of the past begins to heal, surely they can find a way to preserve Austen's legacy before it is too late? And there may even be a few unexpected surprises along the way... 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