the jane austen society by natalie jenner

I trip to Bath and the Jane Austen House back in 2009 truly cemented my obsession for the author.

I’ve loved Austen’s books since I first started reading her work back in high school and I haven’t looked back since. The Jane Austen Society is a novel that is perfect for both historical fiction fans and those who have a great deal of respect of the classic novelist Jane Austen. Filled with moments of striking love, devastating loss, crushing grief, clarity and hope, this is a remarkable tale from a talented first time novelist. Together, this group works to preserve Austen’s legacy and at the same time, they find solace in their connections. In their efforts to protect Austen’s former home, Chawton Estate, they find friendship and long lasting connections. Here, an unlikely group of eight different personalities are drawn together via their passion for the great writer Jane Austen. The book then travels forward in time and the bulk of the story is focused on the aftermath of World War II. When the story begins, we are transported to a quaint village called Chawton after the Great War. The Jane Austen Society crosses the difficult time between two wars.

The positive affirmations contained in Natalie Jenner’s debut made this story a pleasure to read from cover to cover. The Jane Austen Society is a wonderful tribute to literary icon Jane Austen, but it is a tale that provides a great deal of hope. In times of great loss, grief, pain, turmoil and uncertainty, the small glimmers of hope from gentle acts of humanity give us the strength to carry on in hard times. ‘I just feel, when I read her, when I reread her – which I do, more than any other author – it’s as if she is inside my head. 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 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?Īnd there may even be a few unexpected surprises along the way…Ī heartbreaking and uplifting novel of hope, loss and love. 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.Įight villagers are brought together by their love for the famous author’s novels, to create THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY. 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 JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB meets THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY

The jane austen society by natalie jenner