Key Facts

• "Patchwork" is a graphic biography about novelist Jane Austen, written by Kate Evans.
• The book uses illustrations and text to tell Austen's story and explores her personal life.
• It incorporates historical facts and creative interpretation to depict Austen's life and relationships.
• The biography highlights Austen's complex views on motherhood and class divisions.
• Evans draws on extensive research from biographies, studies, and Austen's letters and novels.
• The biography acknowledges gaps in historical records, some created by Austen’s sister Cassandra burning many letters.
• Focus is placed on global historical context during Austen's lifetime, including the impact of child workers and slaves.
• The book examines Austen's world, reflecting on broader societal issues at the time.