Jane Austens Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney HARDBACK 9781785124105
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Jane Austens Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney Hardback English Delivery Usually delivered in 2–3 working days (dispatched today if ordered before 3pm). Brand new copy from BookCurl – the UK independent online bookseller. ------------------------------ Book details ------------------------------ Author: Rebecca Romney Title: Jane Austens Bookshelf Format: Hardback Language: English Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd Publication year: 2025 ISBN-13: 9781785124105 ISBN-10: 1785124102 RRP: £25.00 ------------------------------ Description ------------------------------ 'Everything a reader could desire: wit, passion, mystery, brilliant detective work, a love of rare books, a deep dive into literary history and, best of all, the restoration of reputation for a group of great women authors whose names should never have been forgotten' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, LoveIt all started with a book that made me curious. When rare books dealer Rebecca Romney found an emerald clothbound edition of Evelina by Frances Burney, she was happy to discover that she'd stumbled across a novel by one of Jane Austen's favourite authors. Inspired by the connection between the two writers, she returned to Austen's books with a new lens, picking out clues sprinkled throughout her works that pointed to the writers she had admired. Austen read William Shakespeare, John Milton, Daniel Defoe, and Samuel Richardson, all authors Rebecca had read. But Austen also read Frances Burney, Ann Radcliffe, Charlotte Lennox, Hannah More, Charlotte Smith, Elizabeth Inchbald, Hester Piozzi, and Maria Edgeworth, all authors Romney hadn't. These female writers all sat proudly on Austen's bookshelf, but have disappeared from ours. Romney became fascinated with these writers and wanted to answer three important questions: What were the stories behind the lives of these women? Why have they disappeared from our bookshelves? Who wrote them out of history? She had a mission, an obligation: she needed to collect Jane Austen's bookshelf. ------------------------------ Why buy from BookCurl? ------------------------------ • 99.9% positive eBay feedback • All items brand new • Free tracked UK delivery • Independent UK bookseller with millions of titles • Secure packaging for safe delivery • Friendly support and recommendations BookCurl – Curl up with a good book. Search BookCurl for our full range.
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