How might it change our image of the author? And what might the portrait reveal about Jane Austen and her world? Martha Kearney seeks answers as she follows Dr Byrne on her quest.

Forensic artist Melissa Little created this likeness of Jane Austen using contemporary descriptive accounts from Jane's brothers, nephews and nieces. Melissa learned these techniques whilst ...

142.2 x 92.7 cm. (56 x 36.5 in.) ...

The note, which follows the polymer £5, will be issued on 14 September and has a portrait of Jane Austen on the 200th anniversary of the author's death. It is also the first Bank of England note ...