The Austen Girls: the life of Jane Austen as you've never seen it before, from historian LUCY WORSLEY

I enjoyed reading this. As an Austen fan, I thought the story was well written and liked the fact that Jane was featured as a main character. I would recommend to others.

This book is about the nieces of Jane Austen, focusing particularly on Fanny Austen and Anna Austen. They are introduced to society and are under pressure to marry well but challenges come. I liked this book because it is gripping and Fanny does many things.

I liked the story because Jane Austen was portrayed in such a cool light! I also liked Fanny's character. The ending was slightly sad though.

I liked Fanny best because she seemed so innocent. I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone but I loved the front cover

The Austen Girls is a fiction book on the pressured lives of Fanny and Anna Austen. They both must be married to a rich man in order to "do well in life." Fanny often looks to their Aunt Jane for advice. My favourite character is Aunt Jane because she teaches the girls that they can be heroines if they want... they can be anything they want! However, I think I relate most to Anna because of her fiery temper and confidence. Although the story and plotline were amazing and really informative, I didn't think the book was written in the best way it could have been. It was written from a historian and not an experienced author, therefore, the book wasn't as appealing.

I was given this book as a present as i previously read Eliza rose and the book was amazing

Description: The Austen Girls (by Lucy Worsley) is a fiction book based in Godmersham, Kent and Steventon, Hampshire. The main characters are Fanny Austen and Anna Austen - Jane Austen's nieces.

Summary: Anna had always been told she MUST marry rich. Her future depends on it. While Fanny has a little more choice, she too is under pressure to find a suitor. But can either girl know what she wants? Is finding love even an option? The only person to have answers is their Aunt Jane. She has never married. In fact, she's perfectly happy, so surely being single isn't that bad?

I would recommend this book to people between the ages of 9 and 12.