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‘Miss Austen’ imagines the motives behind Jane Austen’s sister burning her letters
Author Gill Hornby and executive producer Christine Langan spoke about adapting Hornby's novel for television and why readers ...
Ricky Gervais' staircase at £14.5m London 'palace' is so grand it needs its own postcode
Ricky Gervais has left fans flabbergasted by sharing a photograph of the incredible staircase at his £14.5 million London ...
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‘Writing was Jane’s greatest love.’ In ‘Miss Austen,’ a sister looks back.
The four-part series “Miss Austen,” debuting Sunday on PBS, offers viewers a window on Jane Austen’s life during the 250th ...
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Beloved Children's Book Writer Jane Gardam Dead at 96
Jane Gardam, a beloved children’s book author, passed away on Monday in Chipping Norton, England. She was 96 years old. Her ...
Margaret Qualley, Lupita Nyong'o and Nana Komatsu Are All Dressed Up in Chanel, Plus Olivia Munn and More
Margaret Qualley, Lupita Nyong'o and Nana Komatsu are all dressed up in Chanel, plus Olivia Munn and more. From California to ...
Janeites, the original fan subculture, are all pride, no prejudice
It's not that old. Merely the first fan subculture. Before "Trekkies," before "Beatlemaniacs," "Janeites" were letting the world know that they love, love love Jane Austen.