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"A CRACKING-GOOD READ!"-- People, Best New Books
A deft and irresistible retelling of Charlotte Bronte´s beloved classic Jane Eyre--from the point of view of the dashing, mysterious Mr. Rochester himself.
For 170 years, Edward Fairfax Rochester has stood as one of literature's most complex and captivating romantic heroes. Sometimes cruel,âŚ
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When I first came upon Sarah Shoemakerâs novel, I felt myself issuing a silent challenge: Can the author really inspire my sympathy for the gruff and tormented hero of Charlotte BrontĂŤâs Jane Eyre? While Iâd always loved the atmospheric moodiness of the novel and could empathize to a degree with Jane Eyre herself, Mr. Rochesterâs dark, brooding, and secretive nature made me uneasy, and I wasnât quick to find him as endearing as some other classic literary heroes. However, it was fascinating to be brought into the point of view of this particular Edward Fairfax Rochester! I appreciated experiencingâŚ
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