Miss Austen

In today's episode Stephanie looks at MISS AUSTEN which aired on PBS in May. The 4 episode mini-series is based on Gill Hornby's novel, "Miss Austen," which follows Cassandra Austen (Jane Austen's sister) in 1840 as she searches for the letters Jane wrote to her friends and family. In history, Cassandra Austen is known for burning the majority of Jane's correspondence and it has been a mystery why ever since. Hornby creates a narrative that answers why she did this, and gets audiences to learn and appreciate Cassandra in the process. Watch it now on PBS Passport, Amazon Prime Video, or by buying the DVD.Time Stamps:Historical Context 15:12Jane Austen "Biopics" 27:49 Miss Austen Book vs Show 46:20Closing 58:48References:Miss Austen mini-series (2025)"Miss Austen" by Gill Hornby Graphic Novel Biography--The Novel Life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas and illustrated by Isabel GreenbergMasterpiece Studio PodcastWhat the Austen? (Podcast)Jane Austen Investigates by Julia GoldingMiss Austen Investigates by Jessica BullJane Austen Mysteries by Stephanie Barron Becoming Jane (2007)Miss Austen Regrets (2007)Chawton House Instagram: @janeaustenshouseLucy Worsley's novel: Jane Austen at Home JASNA article: https://jasna.org/austen/screen/other/becoming-jane-sorting-fact-from-fiction/Instagram: @perioddramastyleSwoonworthy podcast Jo Baker's novel Longbourn PersuasionDiscover Britain article: https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/icons/how-accurate-is-miss-austen/#:~:text=Miss%20Austen%20spoilers%20ahead.,fever%20and%20died%20in%201797."The Elopement" by Gill HornbyThe Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowOther Bennet Sister News: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/the-other-bennet-sister-cast-premiere-date-trailer-book/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and to those who submitted their thoughts!Please consider subscribing!Next time: Turn Washington Spies with Kimberly Phyfe from the Three Village Historical SocietySupport PBS by contacting your local representatives at protectmypublicmedia.orgCheck out your local library!Virtual Book Club: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Submit your thoughts by July 1st!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail:[email protected] NEW Merch is available by visiting Spreadshirt.com. Search Escape into Period Pieces. Till next time!