There is of course some romance but it’s not the focus of the book, and I would consider this a clean book with no sex scenes. The language of the book is very reminiscent of Austen’s herself. I especially enjoyed the parts where they argue about Darcy. The Jane Austen Society was not quite what I expected when I saw this book on NetGalley, but it was very charming, with the quaint English village as much a character as the ragtag group who spend hours discussing Austen’s books, comparing Emma to Lizzy and debating plot points of the books. When the future of Chawton becomes threatened, a small group of locals, plus a Hollywood actress and an auctioneer, come together to save the estate and preserve Austen’s legacy. The narration then jumps to 1945, after the war has ended. The townspeople accept these visitors as just another part of their life, albeit an at-times annoying one. The story begins in the early 1930s as fans of Austen’s work come from far and near to visit Chawton, her final home before her death. But The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner is not just another Jane Austen tribute book, I promise. I know what you’re probably thinking – another Jane Austen book? And normally I would agree.
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