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The Austens of Bath
Only a handful of Jane Austen’s letters survive from when she lived in Bath, which means our information on her experiences there is sparse. But, by digging deeper into the worlds of her contemporaries, it is possible to build a clearer view of what the Austen family was doing at the time and how Jane was involved.
This novel picks up where The Austens of Steventon left off, taking us from early 1801 until July 1809. It follows Jane, her relatives, and her friends through the next phases of their lives, and you will meet new suitors, new brides, and new children. This younger generation of nephews and nieces even plays a role in the story’s telling.
If you have not read The Austens of Steventon yet, you can still enjoy this novel on its own. The characters are explained, and summaries of their history are provided where needed.
This novel picks up where The Austens of Steventon left off, taking us from early 1801 until July 1809. It follows Jane, her relatives, and her friends through the next phases of their lives, and you will meet new suitors, new brides, and new children. This younger generation of nephews and nieces even plays a role in the story’s telling.
If you have not read The Austens of Steventon yet, you can still enjoy this novel on its own. The characters are explained, and summaries of their history are provided where needed.
248 pages, Paperback
Published May 4, 2025
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About the author
Diane Jane Ball
2 books10 followersDiane is an English teacher in the UK who loves writing.
She published her first novel, 'The Austens of Steventon' in January 2024, followed by her second, 'The Austens of Bath' in April 2025. Her works tell the true life stories of Jane Austen and her family, and she has a website full of photos and information about the real life settings that were important to them.
Diane was first introduced to Jane Austen at school, which has led to a love of nineteenth century novels and wider historical fiction.
When she's not writing, Diane teaches English lessons online and is never far away from a Shakespeare play, poem or other classic literature text. She also helps to run the Association of Self-Published Authors (ASPA), where she is a co-owner.
In her spare time, Diane enjoys long walks in the countryside and visits to old stately homes and castles. Her best days are those that end up in a tearoom, before heading home with a purchase from the second-hand book shop that she couldn't resist!
She published her first novel, 'The Austens of Steventon' in January 2024, followed by her second, 'The Austens of Bath' in April 2025. Her works tell the true life stories of Jane Austen and her family, and she has a website full of photos and information about the real life settings that were important to them.
Diane was first introduced to Jane Austen at school, which has led to a love of nineteenth century novels and wider historical fiction.
When she's not writing, Diane teaches English lessons online and is never far away from a Shakespeare play, poem or other classic literature text. She also helps to run the Association of Self-Published Authors (ASPA), where she is a co-owner.
In her spare time, Diane enjoys long walks in the countryside and visits to old stately homes and castles. Her best days are those that end up in a tearoom, before heading home with a purchase from the second-hand book shop that she couldn't resist!
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