Review: Austen at Sea

Author:Natalie Jenner

In continued celebration of the 2025 being the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen, it is wonderful to see Natalie Jenner pen another winning Austenesque novel. Previously having published, ‘The Jane Austen Society’, Natalie once again pays tribute with ‘Austen at Sea’. Here four young Austen fans residing in America take a sea voyage to visit Jane's oldest surviving sibling in England in 1865.

The characters all love books, especially those of Jane Austen and even Charles Dickens is included. There is commentary on the novels of Austen, as well as her family history. As it takes place at the end of the American Civil War, there is a strong focus on women’s rights. Add in certain love interests and you have a story that is sure to entice Austen fans and historical readers alike.

Title: Austen at Sea

Author: Natalie Jenner

Publisher: 6th February 2025 by St. Martin's Press

Pages: 320 pages

Genre: General Fiction (Adult) | Historical Fiction | Women's Fiction