Six Weeks by the Sea
A Novel

I read this because it was about Jane Austen and because of who the author was. It's an imagined telling of the romance Austen is supposed to have had at Sidmouth of which there is little to no information. For a short read it has maybe too many elements going on without any of them making a full im......more

The author, in her author notes for this book, indicates that one of the questions she is often asked about Jane Austen is whether she fell in love, given that Jane Austen wrote exquisite novels centered around romantic relationships. This novel is the author’s imagining of a romantic relationship t......more

As a lifelong reader of Jane Austen and a devoted student of her world, I approached Six Weeks by the Sea with curiosity and high expectations—and I was not disappointed. In fact, this novel surprised and delighted me in ways I didn’t expect. Paula Byrne’s elegant and emotionally resonant portrayal......more

Paula Byrne has been an author that I’ve wanted to read for a while now. When an opportunity to finally pick up one of her stories presented itself, I knew I had to read it. I am so glad I read this one and regret waiting so long. From the first page, I was shocked and amazed by the author’s writing......more

Imagine spending six weeks by the sea… Come along with Jane and her community of family members, dear friends and new acquaintances as they enjoy a summer full of possibilities, new beginnings, decisions and changes. Through beautiful, gentle and well imagined storytelling, many good thoughts and que......more