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Jane Was Here

Name: Jane Was Here
ISBN: 9781837834945

An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England

Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn Dayton, Lexi K. Nilson

Quadrille Publishing c/o Chronicle Books · Print & ebook · August 5, 2025

Reading lane: 19th-Century English Fiction

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Why This Clicks

Austen, On Location

A wry, illustrated guide to the places behind Austen’s life, novels, and screen adaptations.

Come here for

Novel settings, filming locations, and places from Austen’s own life
A literary journey you can take from home or in person

Expect

Whimsical illustrated views of Austen’s England
A tone with a little of Jane’s own wryness

Book Details

Authors: Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn Dayton, Lexi K. Nilson
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing c/o Chronicle Books
Published: August 5, 2025
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: 19th-Century English Fiction · Literary Travel
Reading lane: 19th-Century English Fiction

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Great Britain Travel
Literary Travel

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Jane Was Here is a whimsical, illustrated guide to Jane Austen's England – from the settings in her novels and the scenes in the wildly popular television and film adaptations, to her homes and other important locations throughout her own life. Discover the stately homes of Basildon Park and Ham House and the lush landscapes of Stourhead and Stanage Edge. Tread in Jane's footsteps as you explore her school in the old gatehouse of the ruined Reading Abbey; her perfectly-preserved home in her Chawton cottage, where she spent the last eight years of her life; or her final resting place in Winchester Cathedral. Whether you want to embark on a real Austenian pilgrimage of your own, or experience the journey from the comfort of your own living room, Jane Was Here will take you – with a tone as wry as Jane herself's – on an enchanting adventure through the ups and downs of the world of Jane Austen. Publishing in time for the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth, this book is the perfect companion for any Austenophile looking for a novel way to celebrate.