A graphic memoir exploring the life of Jane Austen, written by renowned Austen expert Professor Janine Barchas and bestselling graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg.

'Stunning. Gobsmacking. Groundbreaking. What a gift to Austen fans the world over!' - Natalie Jenner, author of The Jane Austen Society, Bloomsbury Girls & Every Time We Say Goodbye

The Novel Life of Jane Austen is a beautifully illustrated graphic biography that brings to life the remarkable story of one of Britain's most beloved literary icons.

Step into the world of Jane Austen with this captivating graphic novel that brings to life the beloved author's own story. Through delightful illustrations and engaging storytelling, you will journey from Austen's early years as a budding novelist, full of writerly ambition, to her posthumous fame as one of the most celebrated writers in literary history.

Packed with biographical facts, The Novel Life of Jane Austen offers a unique perspective on Jane's view of the world around her - revealing her sharp wit, her keen observations on society and the struggles she faced in a male-dominated world where she lacked the leverage of rank or fortune. This graphic novel explores her family dynamics, the influences of her friendships and the moments that inspired Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Persuasion and other novels.

A sparkling collaboration between renowned Austen expert Janine Barchas and New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg, this is not just a must-read for Janeites but for anyone curious about one of literature's most enduring figures.