PBS has shared the Miss Austen trailer for the upcoming period drama based on Gill Hornby’s novel of the same name.
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The series centers around Cassandra Austen and her reason for burning her sister Jane’s letters after the acclaimed author’s death.
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“It’s a much-lamented yet historical fact that Cassandra Austen opted to burn her renowned sister Jane’s private letters — but why?
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The fictional miniseries Miss Austen takes Cassandra’s epic decision and uses it to invent an affecting story about the loves and losses of both Austen women,” reads the logline.