From the bestselling biographer and author of the book that inspired the BBC TV series – Jane Austen Rise of a Genius – comes Six Weeks by the Sea, a gorgeously escapist historical novel detailing the summer the greatest romance novelist fell in love.

• Historical fiction centered around Jane Austen's summer holiday in 1801 Sidmouth, Devonshire.
• Features Jane Austen's relationships with Captain Peter Parker and Samuel Rose, a lawyer and literary man.
• Written by Paula Byrne, author of the work that inspired a BBC TV series.
• Paperback format with a four-color design.
• English language edition.

In 1801, the Austen family visits the fashionable seaside resort of Sidmouth in Devonshire for a six-week holiday. Jane's brother, Frank, hopes to unite her with his friend, Captain Peter Parker. However, Jane catches the eye of Samuel Rose, a handsome stranger, lawyer, literary man, and abolitionist, who is determined to make her acquaintance. As the weeks progress, Jane's interactions with both men lead to unexpected surprises, ultimately changing the course of her life by the end of the summer.

• Author: Paula Byrne
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 256 pages
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0008753180
• ISBN-13: 978-0008753184
• Dimensions: 129 x 20 x 198mm
• Weight: 180g

Immerse yourself in this romantic retelling set against the backdrop of a historic seaside holiday, perfect for fans of historical romance and Jane Austen's world.