This is the latest book which I downloaded from the local library to read on my kindle (ipad). Kathleen Flynn’s basic premise is that the invention of time travel allows researchers to go back in time. The female narrator and a man volunteer to travel to Jane Austen’s time period to acquire her personal letters and a book manuscript. They are also charged with figuring out what disease or health condition killed Jane Austen who died according to our history books in 1817 of complications caused by Addison’s disease. 

The narrator and her partner must establish themselves in London’s regency society and gain the trust of first Henry Austen, Jane Austen’s favorite brother, so he may introduce them to Jane.  According to my limited knowledge of this time period, Flynn has accurately depicted the stuffy mores of Austen’s upper class society. She also draws the character of Austen as aware of and annoyed by the restrictions put on women. There were several moments when I think Flynn would have used the hashtag #metoo if the novel had been written later. If you would like to look at Flynn’s website, you will find reviews, information about Austen, and Flynn’s blog.

This was an enjoyable read. I sped up at the end to find out what happened and then the next day decided to reread the last 50 pages. So. Yes. If you are looking for a good read, try this one.