She was living in a time where women were held to strict rules and there was little room for adventure or excitement without causing a scandal. I will warn, though, there are some parts that drag a bit but I think that’s to be expected as we’re following a girl in the 1870s. Just from reading Austen books, the atmosphere that Harrison created was very much the same. Although, I will admit I do not know much about Austen or her family, it was easy to believe that this was their way of life. Plot: While Harrison states that I Was Jane Austen’s Best Friend is largely a work of fiction, she captured the time period nicely. Admittedly, it does start a little slow, but once it gets going it’s very hard to put down. The Short of It: If you’re a fan of Jane Austen, you’ll love this book as it holds a lot of the same charm and style.
Jenny’s diary makes the past spring vividly to life and provides insight into the entire Austen family–especially the beloved Jane. What’s a poor orphan girl to do? In this delicious dance between truth and fiction, Cora Harrison has crafted Jenny’s secret diary by reading everything Jane Austen wrote as a child and an adult, and by researching biographies, critical studies, and family letters. Should it become known, it would bring scandal not only to her, but also to the wonderful Austen family. So when Jenny falls utterly in love with Captain Thomas Williams, who better than Jane to help her win the heart of this dashing man? But is that even possible? After all, Jenny’s been harboring a most desperate secret. At fifteen, Jane is already a sharp observer of the customs of courtship.
When shy Jenny Cooper goes to stay with her cousin Jane Austen, she knows nothing of the world of beautiful dresses, dances, secrets, gossip, and romance that Jane inhabits. I was Jane Austen’s Best Friend by Cora Harrison
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