In Conversation with Lucy Worsley
For my latest interview, I’m delighted to be joined by the fabulous Lucy Worsley to discuss Lucy’s latest novel for young adults, The Austen Girls.*
Press the play button below to listen to our conversation:
Lucy Worsley is a writer, historian, television presenter and the Chief Curator of the Historic Royal Palaces, with her office situated at Hampton Court Palace.
Lucy is the author of several bestselling books, including the captivating biography of Jane Austen, Jane Austen at Home. Her historical stories for children aged 11-14 are also hugely popular, and I loved The Austen Girls, which tells the story of Jane Austen’s favourite nieces, Anna and Fanny, and the difficult decisions they must make as they approach womanhood and look ahead to the prospect of balls and marriage proposals. Tasked by their Aunt Jane to be the heroines of their own lives, both Fanny and Anna must decide what kind of women they wish to become.
Lucy Worsley. Image credit: Daniel D. Moses
I highly recommend The Austen Girls for anyone who is homeschooling during lockdown, as - besides being a fun story that both children and adults can enjoy - The Austen Girls also gives a fascinating perspective on the domestic sphere of women in Georgian England.
The novel, of course, also provides some excellent background to Jane Austen’s world, and it’s a lovely read for any Janeite. I had a fabulous time chatting to Lucy about her love for Jane Austen and how she came to write this novel about the Austen nieces.
Links Mentioned in Our Conversation:
The Austen Girls by Lucy Worsley.
Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley.
Life Through a Royal Lens (and the upcoming BBC4 show which should go live in May 2020 is called The Royal Photo Album).
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