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The Third Sister is an imaginative continuation of Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. It revisits Margaret Dashwood, the often overlooked third sister, and follows her journey from underestimated youth to a shrewd and winning presence. Set against the social customs of early 19th‑century England, the story blends Austen’s lively style with a fresh perspective on Margaret’s evolution, offering readers a new look at familiar characters in a historical context.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Julia Barrett
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