I was pleased to receive an advance reader's copy of "Austen at Sea" by Natalie Jenner. It is a long and thorough book that is very much in the contemporary style of the period, with excellent historical references and a well developed world and characters, both fictional ones and those borrowed from history. I enjoyed the story of the sisters' lives and journeys, the transatlantic experience, the courtroom drama. The plot point of women's rights in marriage, child custody, and property ownership was particularly interesting. For fans of 19th century literature, in particular Austen's style of dialogue and imagery. Highly recommend both book and author.

I just finished a great historical fiction novel. Austen at Sea by Natalie Jenner was one of the best I’ve read this year.

Review coming soon!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

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