Keeley Hawes stars in the mini-series Miss Austen, marking her first encounter with the Jane Austen universe despite her extensive work in period dramas. The series, which premieres as part of PBS's Masterpiece, presents a fictionalized account of Cassandra Austen, Jane's sister, who controversially burned many of her letters. Adapted from Gill Hornby's novel by Andrea Gibb, the show speculates on Cassandra's motivations and features romantic subplots akin to Austen's style, bridging connections to Jane's unfinished novel, Persuasion.
Keeley Hawes expressed her excitement about joining the Jane Austen world with her role in Miss Austen, a series about Jane's sister Cassandra.
The adaptation explores the motives behind Cassandra's act of burning Jane's letters, delving into themes of sisterly love and personal conflict.
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