Jane Austen at Home
A Biography (250th Birthday Edition)
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Lucy Worsley
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By:
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Lucy Worsley
About this listen
THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE BBC'S MISS AUSTEN: PERFECT FOR ANY JANE AUSTEN LOVER
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Where better to celebrate the 250th birthday of one of Britain's most beloved novelists than the very rooms from which she quietly changed the world?
In this bestselling biography, Lucy Worsley travels from room to room, house to house, showing us how and why Jane Austen lived as she did, examining the places and spaces that mattered to her. It wasn't all country houses and ballrooms, but a life that was often a painful struggle. Jane famously lived a 'life without incident', but with new research and insights Lucy Worsley reveals a passionate woman who fought for her freedom. A woman who far from being a lonely spinster in fact had at least five marriage prospects, but who in the end refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy.
Featuring a guided tour of all the best Jane Austen sites to visit specially written for this birthday edition, this gorgeous book is perfect for Austen fans everywhere.
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Critical acclaim for Jane Austen at Home:
'This is my kind of history: carefully researched but so vivid that you are convinced Lucy Worsley was actually there at the party - or the parsonage.' ― Antonia Fraser
'Jane Austen at Home offers a fascinating look at Jane Austen's world through the lens of the homes in which she lived and worked throughout her life. The result is a refreshingly unique perspective on Austen and her work and a beautifully nuanced exploration of gender, creativity, and domesticity.' ― Amanda Foreman
'A must for any Austenite.' ― Red magazine
'Brilliant and very moving, this book is a fascinating and original exploration of Jane Austen with lots of new material - Worsley brings Austen to life superbly, through her pages she is a flesh and blood woman, intelligent, powerful, contradictory, loving, loved. A magnificent book.' ― Kate Williams
'Rarely, if ever, will you encounter a historian so in command of their material. Truly, this is a dazzling exercise in persuasion, written with sense and sensibility.' ― Saturday Express
'Worsley offers us much that Austen's admirers wish to know... [she] is entirely convincing.' ― New York Times
'A sprightly new take on Austen's life.' ― Mail on Sunday
Lucy Worsley 'is a great scene-setter for this tale of triumph and heartbreak' ― Sunday Times
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- Anonymous User
- 23-04-25
Breathtaking
Truly wonderous and awe inspiring. I cannot stop thinking about it. I want to know more and read more on Austen and shall revisit some of her novels.
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- Audio Girl
- 28-02-25
Very interesting
I've always loved Lucy as a narrator having watched lots of her programmes. It's great to hear a more in depth description of Jane's life. Just one criticism though, how does Lucy not know how to spell "friend" (chapter 6 title)? And how has the glaring mistake been overlooked?
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- Anonymous User
- 09-04-25
So beautifully told
I loved this whole book. The research, the diversions, the quotes and anecdotes, the thread flowing through of HOME, of Jane, and of her writing. The enthusiasm of Lucy Worsley is astounding, and I love how I could hear her smile at various points. She gives a grand, sweeping overview…and then down to the precious, intimate details. Stunning. I am thrilled. I am planning my trip to Lyme, Bath and Chawton THIS YEAR!!
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- Puzzler
- 04-04-25
Well written and beautifully read!
It was really interesting to discover the background and history of Jane Austen’s life and learn more about her family and what she had to contend with.
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- Ralphie
- 26-04-25
Good
I'm not a huge fane of Jane Austen however I enjoyed listening to Lucy tell me about Jane Austen’s life and in particular when Jane was living in Bath where I was born.
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- MS LOUISE E BEAN
- 20-04-25
Facts and details
So So interesting , a beautiful telling of the life of a wonderful writer and a lovely person x
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- Louise Harris
- 24-10-24
Absolutely fascinating
As a fully paid up Janite and huge fan of Lucy Worsley, I very much enjoyed the book and highly recommend it.
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- Tes
- 10-11-24
Wonderful
This was not about Jane Austen's novels but about the woman herself and the times in which she lived. Lucy Worsley offers some fascinating insights into her life, times and family.
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- SJO
- 23-12-24
Brilliant thoroughly recommend to anyone interested in Jane Austen
Lovely clearly spoken. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Lucy tell me about Jane Austen’s life and times
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-02-25
Loved the fact that Lucy Worsley herself did the audible version. She brought it to life
As an Austen fan it was interesting to hear Jane’s own story. Loved hearing about her life and how it influenced her stories.
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