Paula Byrne, PhD. is a British biographer, literary critic, and novelist, renowned for her deep dives into literary figures like Jane Austen and Evelyn Waugh, often focusing on women's hidden histories, as seen in her bestsellers The Real Jane Austen and Kick: The True Story of JFK's Sister. She will be discussing her latest book, Six Weeks by the Sea, a historical novel imagining Jane Austen's first love during a family holiday in the summer of 1801, exploring a long-debated question about her romantic life.  A signed copy of the novel will be given away in a drawing for those who were members of the Virtual Region as of December 1,  2025—winner must be present to win.  JASNA Virtual Region members will automatically receive the Zoom meeting link at least one week prior to the meeting.   JASNA members who are not members of JASNA Virtual Region may request the Zoom link by emailing jasnavirtualregion@gmail.com This event is stated in USA Central Time Zone. Adjust accordingly for your time zone.