Godmersham Park - from the #1 bestselling author of Miss Austen
By Gill Hornby

* Waterstones Fiction Book of the Month *'So envious of anyone yet to read this. A triumph!'and Nigella Lawson'A masterly piece of storytelling.'and Helena Kelly'The great writer is brought to life in this clever, well-researched piece of fiction'and The Times'Thoroughly entertaining,and Godmersham Parkand has some of the same understated wit and sharp observation as Austen's novels'and Sunday Times'Displays a keen sense of wit and rich characterisation ... a thoroughly enjoyable book'and Observer________________January 1804: Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess.At thirty-one years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. But her mother has died and she desperately needs an independent income if she is to survive.For her new charge, twelve-year-old Fanny Austen, Anne's arrival is all novelty and excitement.But Anne is keenly aware that her new role is an awkward one: she is neither one of the servants nor one of the family, and to balance a position between the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' members of the household is a diplomatic chess game. One wrong move may result in her instant dismissal.She has just begun to settle into her position when dashing Henry Austen and his younger sister Jane come to stay.Both take an immediate interest in the pretty, clever governess who quickly becomes drawn into the above stairs life of the Austen family.Despite her best endeavours, Anne finds that she is beginning to fall in love. But has her survival at Godmersham Park just become a good deal more precarious?________________More love forand Godmersham Parkand . . .'If you love Jane Austen you're sure to enjoy Gill Hornby's stylish glimpse into the life of young governess Anne Sharp ... this elegantly written tale skilfully recreates a world where governesses are midway between the family upstairs and the servants downstairs.'and The Independent'Utterly absorbing and illuminating ... Gill Hornby's best book yet.'and Esther Freud'I read it straight through without looking up.'and Karen Joy Fowler'Meticulously researched, Hornby's absorbing novel revels in the joys and tensions of life above and below stairs.'and Mail on Sunday'An invigorating riff on an author whose life and works keep on giving, and an ideal companion for your beach towel this summer.'and Metro'Gill Hornby has created another winning tribute to the genius of Jane.'and Woman________________Readers can't get enough ofand Godmersham Park . . .***** 'An utter joyand - powerful, moving, clever andand entirely delightful.'***** 'Iand enjoyed the paceand of the story as well asand learning about the family.'***** 'I wasand quite transported by Godmersham Park, which often feels as if fromand Austen's own pen.'*****and 'I have never loved a book so much!'***** 'Iand thoroughly enjoyedand the story.'