This blog is devoted to Jane Austen, and more specifically her world, life and times. I have been enamoured of Jane Austen's works since the age of 12. My home in the English countryside overflows with books written by her, about her and contemporary books and publications of her era. I have been a member of the Jane Austen Society since the age of 16. In what now seems like a previous life, I was a solicitor, and I do love to disentangle Jane Austen's early 19th century legal problems.
For too long I have been silent…
27 April 2013
but the reason why is quite clear….. My poor leg….. I have broken my ankle and have, for the past few weeks, been in a lot of discomfort and have been unable to access my...
The Master of Ceremonies: The Georgian Assembly Room, Part Four
28 February 2013
We have seen in our previous post that an efficient, attentive Master of Ceremonies was essential to the smooth running of the large assemblies. Someone had to maintain control of the...
My Jane Austen Commemorative Stamps have arrived….
26 February 2013
I am absolutely delighted with them : The pack is very well presented, as you can clearly see, and contains some very good biographical information and a short essay on Pride and...