Do you know any amazing women? March is the time to celebrate them – and many others you may not have heard of. Since 1987, ...

There are few writers who have as devoted a following as celebrated novelist Jane Austen. But is she really the “first” great English female author?

A rare-book dealer traces the books that Austen admired. Many were by women writers who were the literary stars of their day.

An American rare-book dealer, Rebecca Romney, has managed it, by searching where Austen’s secrets lie hidden in plain sight: ...

Rebecca Ballhaus is a reporter on The Wall Street Journal's investigations team, based in New York. Her work focuses on politics and government and includes investigations into conflicts of ...

Rebecca Wisocky, star of the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," recently discussed her character's surprising heritage revelation and the show's continued success after being renewed for two more seasons ...

Jane Austen’s Bookshelf’ presents women whose writing Austen admired — and how modern author Rebecca Romney found them.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A new walking tour in Southampton is set to retrace the footsteps of Jane Austen’s life in the city. The Hampshire-born novelist is said ...