Gill Hornby - Austen kisasszony

England, 1840. Since the death of Cassandra Austen's beloved sister Jane, she has been living alone for two decades now, her days are filled with visits from friends and relatives, and of course the quiet, determined work invested in protecting her sister's good reputation. Cassandra, now in her sixties and in increasingly frail health, visits the Fowles in Kintbury, the family of her long-deceased fiancé. He searches for Jane's treasured letters. When he finds the trail of the letters, outsmarting his host and the sleazy maid, he is confronted with secrets not only about Jane, but also about himself. Will she be willing to reveal the most intimate details of her life to the world, or will she burn her sister's legacy? Miss Austen alternately presents life in the parish and Cassandra's vivid memories of her years with Jane, while we learn about Jane's brilliantly imagined lost letters. The never-before-heard story is about Cassandra, who played the most important role in Jane's life. Gill Hornby credits Cassandra with extraordinary empathy, portrayal of complex emotions and wit. The woman she brings to life is as delightful as any Austen heroine.