Understanding the Ending of ‘Miss Austen’: What Is Addison’s Disease? What Caused Jane Austen’s Death?

Insights on PBS’s Miss Austin The latest PBS show, Miss Austin, offers a unique perspective on Jane Austen’s life amidst the intriguing backdrop of the Regency era. The story focuses on her sister, Cassandra, portrayed by Keeley Hose, who takes steps—some quite controversial—to preserve Jane’s legacy. For ages, scholars have cast Cassandra in a negative […]