The World of Sanditon Author: Sara Sheridan

The World of Sanditon
Author: Sara Sheridan
Publisher: Grand Central
Edition: 2020
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 310
Size: 7 inch x 9 inch

Sara Sheridan’s The World of Sanditon is a beautifully produced companion volume that draws readers deep into the universe of Sanditon, Jane Austen’s last, incomplete novel brought to life through a captivating TV series. This 2020 hardcover edition by Grand Central offers fans, scholars, and newcomers alike an elegant fusion of historical commentary, character exploration, and visual storytelling.

The book delves into the Regency period’s social dynamics, fashion, and architecture, allowing readers to understand the nuances of early 19th-century seaside life—a setting that was revolutionary for Austen, who rarely ventured from landed country estates in her fiction. Sheridan contextualizes Sanditon in Jane Austen’s oeuvre, showcasing how the unfinished manuscript broke new ground with its spirited heroine, Charlotte Heywood, and the vibrant, entrepreneurial coastal resort dreamed up by the Parker family.

What sets this volume apart is its dual function as both a literary guide and a behind-the-scenes exploration of the television adaptation. Featuring lush photography from the set, costume design notes, cast interviews, and historical essays, The World of Sanditon bridges past and present, literary and visual storytelling.

Sara Sheridan, a historian and novelist herself, brings authority and warmth to the text, ensuring it’s as informative as it is enjoyable. Whether you are a devoted Janeite, a fan of period dramas, or a reader fascinated by the intersection of fiction and history, this book provides a rich and satisfying experience.

• A comprehensive companion to the Sanditon television series

• Blends Jane Austen scholarship with historical detail

• Includes rare behind-the-scenes photos and costume insights

• Explores Regency-era seaside culture, fashion, and architecture

• Written by acclaimed historian and author Sara Sheridan

• Ideal for fans of Austen, period dramas, and literary adaptations

• Elegant hardcover format with rich visual content

• A perfect collector’s item for lovers of classic literature and its modern retellings