The British star will play Cassandra Austen, who burned much of her correspondence with her sister Jane after Jane's death, in an adaptation of Gill Hornby's novel Miss Austen.
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A Novel About Jane Austen Is Being Made into a Miniseries for PBS
Daniel HautzingerJane Austen is once again being adapted for the screen, but this time it's her life, not her books, that is the subject. Gill Hornby's novel Miss Austen, which tells the story of Jane and her sister Cassandra, is becoming a series that will air on WTTW and PBS stations via Masterpiece.
'Sanditon' Recap: Episode 3
Daniel HautzingerClara proves her ability during a construction accident and beings to repair relations with Sidney, while a medical demonstration is used for advantage in the struggle between Esther and Clara over Lady Denham's will.
A Comic, Modern-Day Retelling of Jane Austen
Meredith FrancisChicago improv team Improvised Jane Austen improvises stories set in Jane Austen’s world using the themes, characters, and language of the beloved author.
