Product Description

Unable to find her own Mr. Darcy, she created him. Jane Austen lives simply in the English countryside with her beloved family, entertaining them with her stories and seeking romance. She never ventures far from her own corner of the world and struggles to find her place in it. Growing up in a clergyman's home gives Jane opportunities to observe human nature at its best--and worst. Vivid and delightful characters pour from her pen--Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Emma Woodhouse, Fanny Price, John Willoughby ...Jane dreams of publishing her stories and sharing them with the world, but she's just Jane from Steventon, isn't she? Will anyone ever read her novels? In this moving and authentic portrayal, Christy Award-winning author Nancy Moser transports readers back to the life and times of the literary world's possibly most beloved heroines.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #105231 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

About the Author
Nancy Moser is the author of three inspirational humor books and seventeen novels, including Mozart's Sister, Just Jane, Washington's Lady, and Time Lottery, a Christy Award winner. She is an inspirational speaker, has traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in various theaters. Nancy and her husband have three grown children and make their home near Kansas City, Kansas.

Customer Reviews

Moderately good novel of Jane Austen's life
This novel takes the reader through Jane Austen's life - except the last year or so (too distressing?) as if in a diary written by Jane. It has some interesting reflections on her family, emotional life and living circumstances, but its coverage of her inner thoughts and writing techniques is superficial. It is spoilt by use glaring use of some modernism such as 'maven' and 'wannabe' and americanisms such as the use of 'visit' as in just talking. Okay for a rainy afternoon.