The first book to reveal the identity of the mystery lover Jane Austen met in Devon in 1802. Author Andrew Norman presents a new account of her life, breaking new ground by proposing that she and her sister, Cassandra, fell out over a young clergyman, who he identifies for the first time. He also suggests that, along with the Addison's Disease that killed her, Jane Austen suffered from TB. Written by a consummate biographer, this book is a must-read for all lovers of the author and her works.