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The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen

by Syrie James

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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 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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Syrie James is the author of the best-selling novel The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen,which was named a Best First Novel of 2008 by Library Journal. A member of the Writers Guild of America, Syrie is also a screenwriter and lecturer. Syrie received a B.A. in English and Communications from the University of California, where she was awarded a departmental citation for outstanding accomplishment in English. Syrie lives with her husband and their two sons in Los Angeles.

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bookbugbabe, May 11, 2008 (view all comments by bookbugbabe)
Syrie James's clever novel leaves the reader wondering - is this really Jane Austen's lost memoir? The poetic prose precisely matches Jane Austen's own style, and those who are familiar with Austen's work will love the allusions to her many novels. Through the memoir, readers can see how Jane's feisty spirit is reflected in the inspiring heroines she created. While reading her "memoir", the reader longs for Jane to experience the same feelings of love as her many heroines do in her novels - but knowing how her life really transpires, one reads on with pointless hope - but with hope nonetheless. Syrie James has written a wonderful homage to a truly remarkable writer.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780061341427
Author:
James, Syrie
Publisher:
William Morrow Paperbacks
Author:
by Syrie James
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Women novelists
Subject:
Austen, Jane
Subject:
Contemporary Women
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Diary fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade PB
Publication Date:
20071106
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
9 x 6 x 1.53 in 17.78 oz

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