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A First Look at 'Miss Austen'

Daniel Hautzinger

We have a premiere date and first look for the upcoming four-part adaptation of Gill Hornby's novel Miss Austen, about Jane Austen and her sister. 

Keeley Hawes Will Play Jane Austen's Sister in a New Miniseries

Daniel Hautzinger

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.

A Novel About Jane Austen Is Being Made into a Miniseries for PBS

Daniel Hautzinger

Jane 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 Hautzinger

Clara 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 Francis

Chicago improv team Improvised Jane Austen improvises stories set in Jane Austen’s world using the themes, characters, and language of the beloved author. 
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