Chafing against those restrictions and inspired by the works of Jane Austen, they start a secret correspondence with Sir Francis Austen, her last surviving brother, now in his nineties.

The BBC series, based on Gill Hornby's best-selling novel Miss Austen, delves into the life and romantic escapades of Jane Austen's (portrayed by Patsy Ferran) elder sister Cassandra Austen ...

The story blends fact and fiction to explore the enduring mystery of why Cassandra Austen (portrayed by Keeley Hawes) destroyed most of her younger sister Jane Austen's (Patsy Ferran) personal ...

Not consumers, that’s for sure. In the thriving world of Austen merchandise, fans can get everything from mugs and tea towels to puzzles and board games. Museums have popped up everywhere Jane went, ...

A used diary from 1983 reveals a booklover's eclectic taste, filled with titles, opinions, and personal notes, showcasing their inner life.

The BBC series is an adaptation of Gill Hornby’s best-selling novel Miss Austen and concentrates on the life and loves of Jane Austen’s (played by Patsy Ferran) older sister Cassandra Austen ...

Robert Wagner isn’t slowing down at 95! The star of Hart to Hart, The Pink Panther and the Austin Powers movies — among dozens of other film and TV credits — got his Feb. 10 birthday off to ...

The film focuses on a series of hunger strikes organized by those incarcerated at California’s Pelican Bay State Prison, in protest of conditions in highest-security prisons. By Alissa Wilkinson ...

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