If You're Ever in Key West...: a romance for grownups

Jane Dawkins

Mrt. 2022 · AbsolutelyAmazingebooks.com

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Best known for her acclaimed continuations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Dawkins' latest book is set firmly in the present day, and in her home town. "I have spent so much time writing in England's Regency period, the early 19th century, that I decided to explore the present day for a change," she said. Described as "a love song to a very special island, and an ode to women of a certain age" this "romance for grownups," is set in New York, London and Athens, as well as Key West. Dawkins maintains that her latest book will be best enjoyed on a beach under a palm tree, with a cold drink in one hand.

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Jane Dawkins was born in Palestine and grew up in Wilton, a small English country town in Wiltshire, neighbouring county to Jane Austen's Hampshire. She now resides in Key West, Florida, with her husband and the three most wonderful Golden Retrievers in the whole wide world. Before moving to Key West Jane lived and worked in Germany, London, New York City, and New York's Hudson Valley. From her early days as an executive secretary in businesses as varied as records, opera management and international oil, not to mention happy days at the top of the World Trade Center in NYC at Windows on the World, she struck out on her own as a gourmet food producer, then as a graphic/book designer, editor, author, painter, and lately, ceramicist. Her interests are wide ranging, including Jane Austen and the English Regency period, theatre, music (all kinds, from heavy metal to opera and classical), human and animal rights, ceramics, writing and the endlessly stimulating environment of people and events that she encounters daily in Key West. Thanks to all who continue to contribute to this wonderful journey.