Jane Austen's Transatlantic Sister

In 1807 genteel, Bermuda-born Fanny Palmer (1789–1814) married Jane Austen''s youngest brother, Captain Charles Austen, and was thrust into a demanding life within the world of the British navy. Experiencing adventure and adversity in wartime conditions both at sea and onshore, the spirited and resilient Fanny travelled between Bermuda, Nova Scotia, and England. For just over a year, her home was ...