Episode 73: Gill Hornby on Miss Austen, Writing Novels, and the BBC Mini Series
Update: 2025-03-23
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Join me for an insightful conversation with Gill Hornby, author of Miss Austen, a captivating novel that reimagines the life of Cassandra Austen — Jane Austen’s beloved sister. We delve into Cassandra’s pivotal role in Jane’s life and legacy, the inspiration behind the book, and the journey of adapting it into the widely popular BBC mini-series.Gill shares her thoughts on bringing Cassandra’s untold story to life, balancing fact with fiction, and what viewers can expect from her upcoming novel The Elopement out 22nd May.
Gills books are available in local bookshops and Waterstones. KindleAudiobook
Miss Austen is now available in the UK on BBC iplayer and will be out in the US in May.
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