Sister Novelists

"Sister Novelists" by Devoney Looser offers an engaging biography of the Porter sisters, Jane and Anna Maria, who were celebrated authors before the fame of the Brontës and Austen’s heroines. The book explores their literary achievements, social life, and the eventual overshadowing by Sir Walter Scott, revealing their significant yet overlooked contribution to historical fiction. Through their preserved letters and remarkable life stories, the biography reintroduces these pioneering women to modern readers, highlighting their influence and legacy.