You might assume this is about Jane...and of course, it IS in a way. But the focus is actually her older sister Cassandra. This deals with Cassandra, the self appointed protector of Jane's legacy. She is intent on making sure nothing that might sully Jane's memories are left to the younger generations. In this book, she is working to retrieve letters written to her sister-in-law Eliza. Cassandra is helping her niece clear out the house she lived in with her parents. When Cassandra discovers the stash of letters, we see in flash back the beautiful relationship between Jane and Cassy. Their personal histories are revealed and the events that shaped their lives detailed in this fictional account. If you are an Austen fan, this is the book for you. Do yourself a favor and listen to the audio version which is perfectly read by Juliet Stevenson.
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