Jane Austen's Inspiration: Beloved Friend Anne Lefroy

An insightful portrait of Austen's friend and fellow writer Anne Lefroy and the society that surrounded these two literary women.

In this insightful new biography of Anne Lefroy, Judy Stove investigates the life of a writer who had a direct and undeniable influence on the life and works of Jane Austen. Jane shared some of her earliest writings with Anne, who became a devoted confidant; it is believed that their friendship was an essential component in their creativity. As a published female...