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Was Jane Ever in Love? (Part 3: The Marriage Proposal)
We’ve talked about Tom Lefroy, Jane’s short-lived flirtation. Then we discussed Jane’s mysterious seaside love, which appeared to be something deeper, although the identity of the man remains a mystery. This month, we’ll look at Jane’s marriage proposal from a wealthy, future estate holder. Engraving of Manydown House, surrounded by trees and gardens. Artist George Frederick Prosser, 1883. In 1802, Jane and Cassandra travelled from their home in Bath to Manydown House, nea
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