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Discover the extraordinary diaries of the real Anne Lister: the inspiration for Gentleman Jack and Emma Donoghue's new novel Learned By Heart

'Engaging, revealing, at times simply astonishing' SARAH WATERS

'[Anne Lister's] sense of self, and self-awareness, is what makes her modern to us . . . The diaries gave…

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1 author picked The Secret Diaries Of Miss Anne Lister as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book introduced young Anne's diaries to book-buyers for the first time. You’ll enjoy reading her recording in secret code (and in intimate detail) her affairs with other women.

"I love and only love the fairer sex and thus beloved by them in turn, my heart revolts from any other love but theirs." These are probably Anne’s words that will stay with you longest.

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