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The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie James is a fictional story of Jane Austen’s one great love. We all know that Austen never married and her letters that we have do not show any record of a serious attachment. James works within the actual information we do have and creates a tale of love that was hidden from us all.
The criticism has often been levelled at our dearest author. How could she possibly presume to write of love and romance when she had none in her own life? James creates the story that we wish for Jane Austen and one of which I think Austen would have approved. She shows her behaving with perfect decorum and dignity, but we also see the passions of her heart.
P.S. If you love Austen, you must join us for the Jane Austen Festival in January. Go to our main page for more details.
>I’m reading this book now!
I’m so glad I stoped by your site – I will be sure to post about your Jane Austen Festival in January. It sounds like a great event and almost makes me wish I could be in NYC in January…. almost!