{"product_id":"jane-austen-at-home","title":"Jane Austen at Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJane Austen at Home\u003c\/i\u003e by Lucy Worsley is an intimate and groundbreaking biography that delves into the personal and domestic life of one of literature's most beloved novelists, Jane Austen. Through meticulous research and a vivid narrative, Worsley brings to light a new perspective on how Austen's surroundings and daily experiences influenced her writing, creativity, and character. She explores the houses, rooms, and material possessions that shaped Austen's world, providing a fascinating look at her life beyond the ballrooms and country houses commonly associated with her novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is my kind of history: carefully researched but so vivid that you are convinced Lucy Worsley was actually there at the party - or the parsonage.' \u003ci\u003eAntonia Fraser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A refreshingly unique perspective on Austen and her work and a beautifully nuanced exploration of gender, creativity, and domesticity.' \u003ci\u003eAmanda Foreman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucy Worsley 'is a great scene-setter for this tale of triumph and heartbreak.' \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death, historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the rooms from which our best-loved novelist quietly changed the world. This new telling of the story of Jane's life shows us how and why she lived as she did, examining the places and spaces that mattered to her. It wasn't all country houses and ballrooms, but a life that was often a painful struggle. Jane famously lived a 'life without incident', but with new research and insights, Lucy Worsley reveals a passionate woman who fought for her freedom. A woman who, far from being a lonely spinster, in fact, had at least five marriage prospects but who ultimately refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorsley captures the essence of Jane Austen’s resilient spirit and her determination to retain her independence in an era that afforded women little personal freedom. Through an exploration of Austen's letters, household belongings, and the architecture of the homes she inhabited, \u003ci\u003eJane Austen at Home\u003c\/i\u003e offers a richly detailed, warm, and captivating portrait that deepens our understanding of Jane Austen not only as a prolific writer but as a woman of her time, striving to make her own way in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a lifelong admirer of Austen’s novels or have yet to discover her charm, Lucy Worsley’s \u003ci\u003eJane Austen at Home\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read that brings us closer to the real woman behind the timeless tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45712293429484,"sku":"9781473632202","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781473632202.jpg?v=1725983347","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/jane-austen-at-home","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}