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Godmersham Park: A Novel of the Austen Family
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Release Year
- 2022
- ISBN
- 9781639362585
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pegasus Books
ISBN-10
1639362584
ISBN-13
9781639362585
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6057283758
Product Key Features
Book Title
Godmersham Park : a Novel of the Austen Family
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Romance / Historical / Regency, Biographical, Historical
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-282338
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20221013
Reviews
The excellent latest from Hornby ( Miss Austen ) traces several years in the life of Anne Sharp, a friend of Jane Austen's. Hornby's skillful mix of fact and fiction captures the complexities of the Austens and their era, and her crisp, nimble prose sparkles throughout. Best of all, Hornby genuinely channels the sentiment of 19th-century English literature. Janeites aren't the only readers who will relish this smart, tender tale., This pastiche, peopled with actual historical figures, follows the trials of a new governess whose charge is Fanny Austen, the eldest daughter of Edward, Jane's wealthy brother. Hornby's long, deft narrative is not her first trip into Austen territory, following Miss Austen (2020). Her style takes its cue from Austen's irony and tone...An immersive excursion to Austenland., Extraordinary and heart-wrenching, Miss Austen transported me from page one. A remarkable novel that is wholly original, deeply moving, and emotionally complex. A gift to all Austen lovers., Praise for Gil Hornby: "This is a deeply imagined and deeply moving novel. Reading it made me happy and weepy in equally copious amounts.", Drawing her plot from events described in the diary of Jane Austen's niece, Fanny, Hornby imagines the early life of Fanny's governess, Anne Sharp, who forged a close friendship with Jane. The pleasure of this novel lies in its quietly satisfying portrait of a woman facing social prejudice and ill health, yet gradually coming to realize her own worth., Utterly absorbing. The lives of the Austen sisters are recreated with a brilliant sureness of touch that can only be achieved by deep study of the period., With Godmersham Park, British writer Gill Hornby makes a second fictional foray into Austen territory. A sprightly story., If you love Jane Austen you're sure to enjoy Gill Hornby's stylish glimpse into the life of young governess Anne Sharp. This elegantly written tale skillfully recreates a world where governesses are midway between the family upstairs and the servants downstairs., Sure to enthrall Janeites...Like Austen's cunning social satires, Hornby's novel works on multiple levels... Miss Austen celebrates not just Virginia Woolf's room of one's own, but a home of one's own--and the joys of female companionship...Continues to twist and turn deliciously., Meticulously researched, Hornby's absorbing novel revels in the joys and tensions of life above and below stairs., A marvelous addition to the genre--waspish and well-written, with all the incisive wit of Austen. This is a well-written and delightfully observant novel. Gill Hornby uses Fanny Austen's diaries, which detail her days with the governess Anne Sharp, but employs some literary imagination to elaborate on Anne's intriguing backstory. An excellent read., A delightfully astute reimagining...The Jane revealed by the letters, and by Cassandra's own memories, is as witty and mischievous as we'd expect. But she's also self-absorbed and petulant...Heresy? Not at all. It's a persuasive picture of a brilliant woman who's often derailed by her domestic duties but driven to write regardless., Hornby ( Miss Austen , 2020) continues her fictional dramatization of the Austen family. In 1804, unmarried and with little outside support, Anne Sharp accepts the position of governess for the Austen family at Godmersham Park in Kent. Fanny, her charge, is easy to care for, her charming uncle Henry is a challenge, but Anne's favorite Austen by far was Fanny's Aunt Jane. As they discover their similar experiences and opinions, a friendship begins and grows deeper with each letter they exchange. Everything is seen through Anne's viewpoint, how she views herself and others, how tenuous her living situation is, and how limited her options are, and soon it becomes impossible not to feel as if you're listening to the confidences of a dear friend. Based on actual individuals, all of Hornby's characters are engaging, and the small details of their daily lives build a colorful picture of this time and place. Enjoying the thoughtful treasures and quiet moments encourages a leisurely reading pace, while the Author's Note is chock-full of fabulous true tidbits. Janites, fans of the Brontë sisters, and readers of immersive historical fiction will savor every moment., A persuasive portrait of that bane of scholars and biographers...Hornby depicts a romance that could have emerged from an Austen novel and a number of real-life characters whose traits Austen may have borrowed for her fiction., Praise for Gil Hornby: "This is a deeply imagined and deeply moving novel. Reading it made me happy and weepy in equally copious amounts. "I read it straight through without looking up.", Engaging...Lovely... Hornby whips fact, romance and a little Gothic mystery into an imaginative compote that's bound to satisfy those who hunger for more servings of Austen, and those who just enjoy a good tale. She channels Austen's wry take on women in society, with a dash of ageism to boot.
Dewey Decimal
823/.92
Synopsis
A richly imagined novel inspired by the true story of Anne Sharp, a governess who became very close with Jane Austen and her family by the #1 International bestselling-author of Miss Austen. On January 21, 1804, Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess. At thirty-one years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go. Anne is left with no choice. For her new charge--twelve-year-old Fanny Austen--Anne's arrival is all novelty and excitement. The governess role is a uniquely awkward one. Anne is neither one of the servants, nor one of the family, and to balance a position between the "upstairs" and "downstairs" members of the household is a diplomatic chess game. One wrong move may result in instant dismissal. Anne knows that she must never let down her guard. When Mr. Edward Austen's family comes to stay, Anne forms an immediate attachment to Jane. They write plays together, and enjoy long discussions. However, in the process, Anne reveals herself as not merely pretty, charming, and competent; she is clever too. Even her sleepy, complacent, mistress can hardly fail to notice. Meanwhile Jane's brother, Henry, begins to take an unusually strong interest in the lovely young governess. And from now on, Anne's days at Godmersham Park are numbered.
LC Classification Number
PR6108.O74G64 2022
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- s***o (326)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item’s appearance is much better than I expected. The physical condition is exactly as described in the listing. In my honest opinion, the quality of this item makes this the perfect addition to my collection. The value of this transaction was increased due to the seller’s prompt responses in securely packaging and shipping the item. Thank you for the opportunity to purchase this! I recommend this seller and I’ve added the seller to my Follow List.
- t***e (93)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseDescription of 'like new' was accurate, book arrived a couple of days ahead of estimated date, and it arrived in a slightly padded envelope but no damage was on the book. The price was a little high for a book that's 2 years old, but cheaper than what I found elsewhere. I would buy from this seller again.
- d***m (16)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe manga came just as described by Big River Books and I am overall very happy with it. One thing that really impressed me was the way, the team handled some issues/false tracking info, which was 100% caused by errors on my and the delivering company's side. They handled the situation with utmost patience and were very customer orientated, which I do not take for granted, considering the circumstances.