The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen: Volume III

by Collins Hemingway

Overview

T he Stunning Finale to Jane Austen's Saga: In the moving conclusion to "The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen," Jane and her husband struggle with the serious illness of their son, confront a bitter relationship with the aristocratic family who were once their friends, and face the horrific prospect of war when the British Army falters on the continent. The momentous events of the Napoleonic wars and the agonizing trials of their personal lives take Jane and Ashton to a decision that will decide their fate-and her future-once and for all.

Praise for the earlier volumes:
'A skillful portrayal of an early nineteenth-century icon takes this historical romance on an imaginative journey of the soul. ... These fascinating people step off the pages in lifelike form.'
-Foreword CLARION Reviews, 4 stars

'Hemingway ... captures the energy of the times, while also writing with the irony and sly humor of Austen herself. ... Truly a worthy addition to the Jane Austen legacy.'
-Blueink Starred Review

'Enjoyable ... an imaginative, well-researched series.'
-Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781979472760
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	11/04/2017
Series:	Marriage of Miss Jane Austen
Pages:	340
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.76(d)

About the Author

Collins Hemingway's lifetime of writing experience, coupled with his passion for literature, history and science, enables him to create complete, sharply drawn characters engaged in the complex and often dangerous world in which they have a stake. His fiction is shaped by the language of the heart and an abiding regard for courage in the face of adversity. His academic degrees in literature, long study of history, and a lifetime of work in business and technology give him a unique background with which to tackle historical fiction.

Editorial Reviews

2018-01-15
Jane Austen struggles under the burden of loss in the final volume of Hemingway's (The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen: Volume II, 2016, etc.) trilogy.In the first two installments, Hemingway reimagined the author Jane Austen as a young mother and wife, filling in the missing years of her historical record. Jane has adapted to marriage and the running of a household and acquired wealth and pregnancy; now, she's exhausted. Her new son, George, requires her complete attention, and her relationship with her husband, Ashton, is at an all-time low. George also suffers from seizures, which triggers difficult conversations about inherited conditions on Jane's side of the family. When tragedy strikes, Jane flees to that family, seeking refuge from her marriage and her sorrow. Her profound anger and sadness are incredibly moving, as Hemingway offers a more humanized version of Jane Austen than readers may be used to. She's not the mysterious and gifted writer they know but a mother and wife haunted by loss, desperately seeking a path forward. Ironically, it's death that finally brings Jane back to life and allows a reconciliation with Ashton. Determined to stay with him this time, Jane joins her husband and the British Army, who set sail for Spain to fight Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. As the couple encounters new places and old enemies (the Lovelaces, last seen in the previous installment, reappear here to Jane and Ashton's detriment), they're continually faced with the terrible cost of war. After a long physical and emotional journey, Hemingway leaves us with Jane the writer, who takes back her voice after losing so much in her life. Although sorrow sweeps through much of this story, Hemingway's thoughtful, well-written book also offers an incredibly moving portrayal of a young woman confronting love and loss. The narrative also touches on the political, technological, and cultural changes of the early 19th century, but the most successful portions involve the evolution of Jane as a woman and a writer. In the end, she muses, "I cannot go on as if nothing has changed, but I can go on."Tragedy makes Jane Austen more relatable than ever in this concluding installment.

Kirkus Reviews