Six Weeks by the Sea wer. angielska

No one is more adept than Byrne at envisioning and elaborating on the authentic romance of Jane Austen. With an impressive depth of Austen knowledge and a remarkable ability to breathe life into historical personas, this is captured perfectly in the WASHINGTON POST. In the summer of 1801, the Austen family finds themselves spending six weeks at a chic Georgian seaside resort in Sidmouth, England. During this holiday in Devonshire, Jane's brother, Frank, who is on leave from the Royal Navy, hopes to introduce her to his friend, Captain Peter Parker. However, Jane soon attracts the attention of another guest, a charming and determined stranger named Samuel Rose, who is not only a lawyer but also a man of letters and an abolitionist. As these holiday weeks unfold, Jane's interactions with both suitors lead to unexpected developments. By summer's end, her life is irrevocably transformed. Against the backdrop of her family dynamics and the broader tensions of the war with France, along with the intricacies of naval and colonial politics, "SIX WEEKS BY THE SEA" reveals the captivating story of how the world-renowned romance author first experienced love.