A review by jennyfer
Catharine or the Bower by Leo Rockas, Jane Austen

4.0

Catharine, an orphan living with her maiden aunt, is introduced to the best and (not quite) worst of society in this sweet novella. Originally abandoned by Jane Austen in favour of other works, Catharine, or the Bower has been edited and published but admittedly still feels too short. The characters are well developed and described, as are the intricacies of the scenes, but certain passages feel rushed, especially the ending.

Despite this, it is a sweet, fun novella, and the reader can see Austen's signature stamp all over it. Even from a young age, she was a talented wordsmith, and this book would certainly please Austen's fans.

**I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.