A review by manorclassics
Miss Austen by Gill Hornby

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved this! I've been meaning to read it for years and so happy I finally got round to it. Hornby writes in a fun, engaging way, compatible with the time period she's writing about but without trying to mimic Austen. She gives a great explanation for why Cassy might have burned a lot of letters as well as a really good story for Cass herself. I loved the rounded out portrait of Jane Austen and the portrayal of the other characters. I'm really excited to try the rest of Hornby's "Austen" books, Godmersham Park and The Elopement, which comes out next year.