In this week’s episode of The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, author Lauren Gilbert discusses her latest book, A Rational Attachment. Lauren is the author of historical fiction and a lover of Jane Austen’s works. She is an active member of the Jane Austen Society of North America and a regular presenter at their meetings and workshops. When she was no longer content to merely read and study historical fiction, Lauren began writing her own stories. Her first novel, Heyerwood, and her second, A Rational Attachment, are both set in England during the Regency period. Her stories explore the time period, women’s roles within English society and the political nuances of class, power and advancement. Lauren’s stories have appeal for fans of both historical fiction and romance novels. In this episode, Lauren discusses her writing journey, why the English Regency period holds such fascination for readers, and her firm belief that a good editor is absolutely essential to a writer’s success.
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