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Why did Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra burn her secret letters? 💌 Was it to keep the Austen name free of scandal? Was it to protect her own reputation from the tarnish of past romances? Was it to preserve Jane’s legacy as an author? Find out now by joining as a Sustaining member to watch this four-part drama on OPB Passport with the PBS app.
Based on Gill Hornby’s bestselling novel, this heartwarming series tells the story of Cassandra Austen’s devotion to the legacy of her famous sister Jane, their romantic entanglements of the past and the sacrifices that forged their bond. Enjoy riveting performances by Keeley Hawes as Cassandra Austen (Louisa in The Durrells in Corfu), Rose Leslie (Gwen Harding in Downton Abbey) as Isabella Fowle, Patsey Ferran (Mercy in Jamestown) as Jane Austen and more.
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