A wonderful book a wonderful read' Karen Joy Fowler bestselling author of The Jane Austen
Book Club 'Hope can sometimes be just enough ' It's only a few months since the war ended but
the little village of Chawton is about to be hit by another devastating blow The heart of the
community and site of Jane Austen's cherished former home Chawton estate is in danger of being
sold to the highest bidder Eight villagers are brought together by their love for the famous
author's novels to create The Jane Austen Society As new friendships form and the pain of the
past begins to heal surely they can find a way to preserve Austen's legacy before it is too
late? And there may even be a few unexpected surprises along the way A heartbreaking and
uplifting novel of hope loss and love Perfect for fans of Miss Austen by Gill Hornby and The
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer
