My Dear Cassandra by Penelope Hughs-Hallet Book

My Dear Cassandra is a book that compiles and illustrates letters written by Jane Austen to her sister, Cassandra, offering a personal glimpse into her life, wit, and the world she lived in. Edited by Penelope Hughes-Hallett, the book features selections from Austen’s correspondence, arranged chronologically and thematically, and is enhanced with illustrations, engravings, and excerpts from her novels to provide context. It serves as a biographical companion, revealing the author’s personality and the social life of the Regency era.