In A FINE BRUSH ON IVORY, Richard Jenkyns turns his attention to one of the most famous ouevres in the canon of English literature: that of Jane Austen. This is the product of a sustained and passionate enagagement with Austen's writing, a reading of the novels which illuminates their subtlety, depth and innovation. Jenkyns explores the development of Austen's style, storytelling and characterisation, and her formidable technical prowess. Every reader will come away from the book with their admiration for Austen deepened, and their pleasure in her work enhanced.