E Stanton

E Stanton asked Natalie Jenner:

Just wanted to tell you, Ms. Jenner, that I just finished "The Jane Austen Society". I thoroughly enjoyed it. I recalled how, after I read Pride and Prejudice I asked you on here what I should read next you answered "Emma". I read "Emma" and enjoyed it as well. I loved in the opening chapters how Mimi tells Adam he needs to start with Pride and Prejudice and then Emma. Thank you for the same good advice? Next please?

Natalie Jenner PERSUASION. No and, ifs or buts on that one. Its heroine is possibly the kindest person in literature, but full of room to grow. The family dynamics are rich with pain, pathos and humour, the storylines involving the sailors give a wonderful social and historical context to the book, the themes are often incredibly modern (who gets to tell the story, who writes history, how to live with grief), and the letter at the end is, simply put, the greatest love letter in all of literature.

I am so glad you enjoyed EMMA! Thanks for letting me know and please keep safe and well.

Best always,
Natalie

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Ellen

Ellen asked Natalie Jenner:

Hi Natalie. I loved the Jane Austen Society and when I finished the book I couldn't stop thinking about Dr. Gray and Adeline's story. I wanted to know so much more! Have you thought about expanding on those characters and writing a book about their love story?

E Stanton

E Stanton asked Natalie Jenner:

Hi! I've read "Pride and Prejudice", my first Jane Austen work. I've not read many of the female British authors (no Walcott, no Austen until P&P; little Eliot and little Bronte sisters) What do you suggest for my next Jane Austen novel?

Pen&Quill Read

Pen&Quill Read asked Natalie Jenner:

Hi Natalie! Which Austen character do you most identify with?... Or is it Jane herself? And also have you ever watched PBS Sanditon? It was Jane Austen's unfinished novel! she was only 12 chapters in when she passed away. It aired in January I loved it♥ Thank you for your time, have a wonderful day:-) BTW what's your favorite form of chocolate?

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