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Jane Austen's Best Friend
- The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
The book will take the form of a "recipe for friendship" as Martha Lloyd is best known for her housekeeping and recipe book.
All fans of Jane Austen everywhere believe themselves to be best friends with the beloved author and this book shines a light on what it meant to be exactly that. Jane Austen's Best Friend: The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd offers a unique insight into Jane's private inner circle. Through this heartwarming examination of an important and often overlooked person in Jane's world, we uncover the life-changing force of their friendship.
Each chapter details the fascinating facts and friendship-forming qualities that tied Jane and Martha together. We will relive their shared interests, the hits and misses of their romantic love lives, their passion for shopping and fashion, their family histories, their lucky breaks, and their girly chats. This book offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the shared lives of a fascinating pair and the chance to deepen our own bonds in 'love and friendship' with them both.