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Bezig met laden... For Myself Alone: A Jane Austen Inspired Noveldoor Shannon Winslow
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From the author of "The Darcys of Pemberley" comes a new story, straight out of the world of Jane Austen and told in a style reminiscent of her six classic novels.Set in nineteenth century Hampshire and Bath, "For Myself Alone" is the tale of Josephine Walker, a bright, young woman whose quiet life is turned upside-down by an unexpected inheritance. With a tempting fortune of twenty thousand pounds, she's suddenly the most popular girl in town. Yet Jo longs to be valued for who she is, not for her bank balance. She cannot respect the men who pursue her for her money, and the only one she does admire is considered the rightful property of her best friend. Now, even the motives of her new fiancé are suspect. Does he truly love her for herself alone? There's one sure, but extreme, way to find out... if Jo has the courage to take it."For Myself Alone" will appeal to those who long for more Jane Austen, for more stories like the ones she told written in the elegant language of her time. Just for fun, the author has sprinkled lines from Jane Austen works throughout the text for fans to find. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyWaarderingGemiddelde: (4.5)
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Her characters, dialogue, descriptions and influences are all noteworthy. A pleasure to read and add to my Jane Austen bookshelves!
I was immediately swept into the story of Josephine Walker who could as easily have walked off the pages of any JA novel. Teased with some 'trouble in Bath' as the opening, we're taken back to before that trouble begins. Introduced to the main characters influencing the story, then following the story's development as we grow more involved with Jo and her adventures in Bath..
Shannon's mini details & descriptions of life are helpful additions that add to our understanding of the era. I really enjoyed her thoughtful inclusions and appreciated the greater knowledge gained. eg. the legal aspects of Jo's inheritance once she became engaged - all told as part of the story, yet insightfully informing readers of impacts we are unlikely to know otherwise.
Enjoying this addition to my Austen in August 2012 Reading Challenges from Adam at Roof Beam Reader and Misty's Book Rat blog.
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