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Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
written and illustrated by Manuela Santoni
Ages: 12+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Graphic Universe/Lerner
ISBN: 978-1-5415-2366-1
Keywords: Picture Books for older readers, English history, Graphic format, Writing
Bold black-and-white graphics depict how Austen gave up her first love, but not her love of writing. Back matter.