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I had read the reviews of this story online in various blogs and then won an e-copy but traded that in to buy a copy of the paperback due to loving the cover. Then I hesitated to pick it up. I had read all the wonderful reviews but could not imagine how there would be a happy ending for Jane, knowing her life's story.
What a surprise! How gifted Shannon has proven to be in this amazingly creative story with a twist at the end that I (and others) never saw coming.
By page 208 I was sobbing. Even in ...more
What a surprise! How gifted Shannon has proven to be in this amazingly creative story with a twist at the end that I (and others) never saw coming.
By page 208 I was sobbing. Even in ...more
After abit a slow start(my fault, not the book's fault), I found it more interesting as the story went on. I love stories about "The Author". The ending was one of the best I've read in Austenesque fiction...and most of the Austenesque endings are delightful! Be sure to check out Meredith's review on goodreads if you don't believe me:
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Loved this book!
A moving and beautifully bittersweet tribute to our dear Jane. Her reminiscences are so believably rendered that I sincerely wish to believe this lovely tale is more truth than fiction. In my heart, it is.
Excellent writing and an excellent plot - very satisfying indeed.
For me, Shannon Winslow is the most consistently Austenesque of the writers in this genre. This book is no exception.
The plot is exquisite, what a wonderfully inventive idea and the execution is delicious. I recommend this to all serious fans of this genre.
For me, Shannon Winslow is the most consistently Austenesque of the writers in this genre. This book is no exception.
The plot is exquisite, what a wonderfully inventive idea and the execution is delicious. I recommend this to all serious fans of this genre.
Shannon has written a beautiful story using such descriptive language that we feel we are living the experiences with Jane. The two stories are so perfectly interwoven that I feel as if I am reading Jane's journal. Another excellent story by Shannon and Elizabeth Klett's narration is exquisite.
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it was amazing
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