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Meet the woman who lives like Jane Austen – from dressing in Regency-style costume to writing novels.
Jessica Bull has been in love with the writer ever since the first episode of Pride and Prejudice aired on the BBC in 1995.
The 46-year-old from London is a Janeite – a term used to characterize devotees of Jane Austen’s work.
The mum-of-two has inhabited her world – by dressing dressing up in Regency-style customes, attending balls and even learning how to horse ride.
She has read all her works, watched every adaptation and read every biography she could find.
Jessica, studied English at university and began her career as a librarian before becoming a communications consultant – also said Austen was her aspiration to become a novelist.
Trying to find comfort on Austen’s work, encouraged Jessica to start writing fiction again after a hiatus of 10 years.
And in 2024 she finally…
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