"Filled with the remarkable wit and insight of one of the world's most cherished authors, A Jane Austen Christmas gives readers insight into Austen's life through little-known stories about how she and her family celebrated the treasured holiday season. Revealing the stories behind six different Christmas seasons in Jane Austen's life--from her first Christmas ball to the publication of her final novel Emma--this intimate portrait reveals how Jane obtained her first writing desk, delves into her first love and heartbreak, and unveils the inspiration for more than a dozen characters."--from book jacket.