The debate on the Rice portrait is alive and well! Here indeed we might have Jane Austen at thirteen!
Rice Portrait – Jane Austen at 13?
With thanks to Jane Odiwe for the heads-up…!
Jane Austen at 13?
Jane Austen in Vermont
Random Musings of a Janeite
Jane Austen in Vermont 
Thank you Deb! If you follow the link to the Guardian page the ten questions about Austen link is well worth opening.
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Yes, Joe, that 10 questions is a wonderful essay by John Mullan – I put the direct link here for all to see and read – Mullan has a new book coming out on Austen – can’t wait – he is fabulous!:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/may/18/ten-questions-jane-austen?intcmp=239
Thanks for stopping by Joe and alerting us all to that link…
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She certaintly looks beautiful! If it is a picture of her, then it is a wonderful discovery for future generations to enjoy in the future!
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I agree Heidi – I have always loved this picture of perhaps a young Jane – very modern looking, isn’t she? wonder if we shall ever really know the truth of it..
Thanks for visiting Heidi – I am now off to visit your blog!
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I’m glad I stopped by, and thank you for posting :)
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