May, Lou and Cass by Sophia Hillan
The true story of the lives of Jane Austen's three nieces, their Pride and Prejudice-style courtships, dramas and disappointments, and their move to turbulent 19th century Ireland in a time of war and famine.An extensively researched document of the lives of the landed gentry of 19th century in these islands
a must for all lovers of Irish history and of Jane Austen
interesting for Austen fans and a sturdy read for anyone curious about the 19th century
beautifully researched and extremely detailed
Sophia Hillan was Assistant Director of the Queen’s University of Belfast’s Institute of Irish Studies. She is the author of a number of critical studies on Michael McLaverty and Sam Hanna Bell and of one novel, The Friday Tree. She is best known for her biography of Jane’s Austen’s nieces, Marianne, Louisa and Cassandra Knight: May, Lou and Cass: Jane Austen’s Nieces in Ireland. She lives and works in Belfast. www.sophiahillan.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9780856408687 |
| ISBN 10 | 0856408689 |
| Title | May, Lou and Cass |
| Author | Sophia Hillan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Colourpoint Creative Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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