Six Weeks by the Sea: A gorgeous escapist novel from her acclaimed biographer about the summer Jane Austen fell in love

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From the bestselling biographer and author of the book that inspired the BBC TV series – Jane Austen Rise of a Genius – comes a gorgeously escapist novel about the summer the great est romance novelist fell in love ‘A glorious romantic retelling’ SUN‘Delicious’ THE TIMES‘The Jane Austen beach book fans have been waiting for' KIRKUS 1801, Sidmouth. The Austen family descends upon a fashionable seaside resort in Devonshire for a six-week holiday. Jane's brother, Frank, is on leave from the Royal Navy, and dearly wishes to unite his sister with his friend Captain Peter Parker. But another holidaymaker, a handsome stranger, catches sight of Jane and is determined to make her acquaintance.This rival to Captain Parker is Samuel Rose: a lawyer, literary man and abolitionist. As the weeks pass, Jane's relationship with both men brings about unexpected surprises. By the end of the summer, the course of her life will have changed forever. ‘I felt like I was reading a Jane Austen’ Kylie Pentelow, Woman’s Hour Byrne's latest work is a top-notch historical fiction that takes us back to the regency period. The story, filled with feminist ideals and coming of age themes, is a testament to her status as the Sunday Times bestselling author.For fans of Fanny Burney (Evelina), Hilary Davidson (Her Last Breath), Barbara Pym (Excellent Women), Rocket Classic Collection (PERSUASION), and Elizabeth Strout (Tell Me Everything).HarperCollins 2025 Show more