Sunday, May 4 at 8 p.m.
“We are not most sisters.” To protect her beloved sister Jane’s memory, Cassandra Austen makes a decision that will have consequences for centuries to come. Don’t miss this fascinating, witty, and heartbreaking story of sisterly love starring Keeley Hawes.
Based on Gill Hornby’s best-selling novel, this period drama brings a fresh perspective to the Austen sisters’ joys, heartaches, and passions.
With the PBS Masterpiece premiere of “Miss Austen” just around the corner, the PBS Books Readers Club is thrilled to welcome author Gill Hornby for a delightful discussion about her novel, the very book that inspired this new series! “Miss Austen” is a delightful reimagining of the life of Jane Austen as seen through the eyes of her elder sister, Cassandra.