Jane Austen: A Life Revealed. By Catherine Reef. 2011. illus. Clarion, $18.99 (9780547370217). Gr. 7–12.Reef offers an encompassing, neatly synthesized introduction to Austen, who is characterized as both a “sweet, forgiving creature” and a wickedly funny, unsparing observer of human behavior.

"Pride and Prejudice (1940)"is playing on TCM on Wed, July 20, 2011 08:00 PM est.

Tony Heaton MDes RCA has a greeting cards business and produce cards from his drawings which are linked to England's History and Heritage. Part of the collection includes a Literary set with connections to Jane Austen which may be of interest to you.1. Chawton Cottage 2. Bath...4, Sydney Place 3. " " " " Jane … Continue reading Greeting cards →

The Ultimate (almost) Jane Austen Bed and Breakfast!Chawton House Library announces that the stables of Chawton Great House now have bedrooms that are available for a quite reasonable sum. A self-service breakfast is included.For details and contact info. Go to the photos along the right side of that web page to see one of the … Continue reading Bed and Breakfast →

…beneath the surface glitter of Regency life--the opulent interiors, the elegant dress, the grand, scenic architecture--was an underlying malaise, a pervasive emptiness and sense of loss that afflicted a wide spectrum of the populace. Equally powerful was a shift in the moral tone, an urge to uplift, improve and spiritually regenerate the realm--and the world, … Continue reading Our Tempestuous Day by Carolly Erickson →

The Sothebys London Fine Jewels Auction in July features contemporary and period jewels, panning three centuries of jewelry workmanship and design – some of which are accompanied with aristocratic provenance. With prices ranging from £3,000 to £50,000, this varied selection of jewelry presents alluring opportunities to acquire attractively priced pieces, ideal for gifts or even … Continue reading Period and Aristocratic Jewels →

The most important collection of porcelain snuff boxes ever assembled is to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London on 5th July 2011. Comprising 80 boxes, the Helmut Joseph Collection gives a comprehensive overview of the history of European ceramics in snuff boxes, with examples from all major factories including Capodimonte, Meissen, Fulda and … Continue reading Greatest Collection of Porcelain Snuff Boxes →

Jane Austen Fans Plan Box Hill Picnic Patch.com The New Jersey group meets about six times each year, according to Meredith Barnes, Regional Coordinator for the Central NJ chapter. ...for more of the story.

From Amy M for Design*Sponge:Emma is the one story that stands above all others when it comes to summertime picnic perfection. Since summer is officially in full swing, I’ve got an itch to take the party outside, and Emma shows us how exquisitely. Overflowing baskets and mountains of strawberries, pretty glasses and straw hats — … Continue reading Living in Emma →

A wine glass that is thought to have belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte is to be part of the auction of Fine British and European Glass and Paperweights on 15th June 2011 at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London.The glass is offered in a red-leather coated wooden case with gilded toolwork, and attached to the case is … Continue reading Napoleon Wine Glass →