Thornton” switch between characters as he changes accents with ease. Richard Armitage brings his acting talent and deep bass voice to the characters of The Jane Austen Society. If audiobooks are more your reading style, then you’re in for a treat. AUDIOBOOK REVIEW OF THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY I loved the characters, the stories, the homages to Austen, and the hope found on the pages. Her intelligence, relatability, and love of books and Austen make her an appealing character.īy the end of the story, I was sad to say goodbye to these delightful characters. She works at the Knight estate and recognizes the significance of the gigantic library and works on cataloging each book. Many readers will relate to the young woman. I love reading about more mature characters – especially in an Austen-like setting.įinally, there is Evie Stone. Their love story is subtle but emotional and absolutely compelling. She has a Persuasion-like romance with the lawyer (solicitor), Andrew Forrester, but they have numerous challenges in their way. My next favorite is Frances Knight, the agoraphobic heir to the Knight Estate (aka Chawton House). RELATED: WHERE TO WATCH THE BEST JANE AUSTEN MOVIES RIGHT NOW They have a little bit of a will they/won’t they, Emma and Mr, Knightley vibe and it’s fun to read their interactions and spirited discussions.

His story connects most closely to Adeline Grove, a pregnant war widow with a lively personality.

Benjamin Gray, the town’s Doctor, and a widower. Mimi’s friend, Yardley Sinclair, also becomes a member of the society and works for the auction house where Mimi bids on expensive Jane Austen memorabilia. She’s also engaged to an unscrupulous Hollywood producer with questionable motives. Then there’s Mimi Harrison, a famous Hollywood actress from the United States who also happens to be one of Jane Austen’s biggest fans. His tragic story (losing two brothers in the war) quickly endears him to you. Meet Adam Berwick, a farmer who becomes an unlikely devotee and avid reader of Austen. The first eight members of the society make up a unique group of individuals, and it’s impossible not to root for each one. Full of charm and warmth, the book captivates from start to finish and will have you rooting for Austenesque happy endings for all. The historical fiction novel takes place in Chawton, England, in post-World War II as a group of eight unlikely individuals come together to preserve the legacy of Jane Austen.

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