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After World War II ends, a group of people who have one thing in common decides to create a society for likeminded people in Chawton. The group comes all walks of life -- a worker, a house servant, a young widow, a doctor, a movie star, and a lawyer.
One hundred and fifty years ago, Chawton was the final home of Jane Austen. Austen is one of England's most notable authors. Chawton is now home to a few residents and their crumbling estates. When Austen's legacy is threatened, the group decided to work together to preserve Jane's home and legacy. Each of the members is struggling with their private struggles but, together they hope to create something that can outlast them.
The book started good but, then slowly towards the end I felt like the book started dragging. I must admit that I have not read any of her books (but, I have read similar books and have enjoyed them) so, maybe that's why I didn't enjoy the book. I couldn't connect with any of the characters and I didn't like the ending. I didn't like some of the choices the characters made. I didn't understand the motivation behind their choices. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and everything tied up neatly in a bow. I wish that there was enough "mystery" and "delight" spread throughout the novel. I felt like this cozy read might be perfect for Jane Austen fans but, sadly, it wasn't for me.
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