THE WATSONS (318 pp.)—Jane Austen (and John Coates)—Crowell ($4). “The true lovers of Jane Austen are those who do not advertise their devotion, but are content to whisper ‘Dear Jane’ as ...

Likewise, The Watsons is an unfinished manuscript ... This article was originally published on ipreferreading.com as A Beginner's Guide to Jane Austen.

"The Most Tiresome Place in the World": Jane Austen & Bath. This collection of letters and the manuscript for The Watsons, an unfinished novel she wrote while living in the city, showcases Austen ...