. When Joanna Campbell Slan asked if I'd like to review the first book in her new mystery series, The Jane Eyre Chronicles
, I wondered if I'd like it as much as I love her Kiki Lowenstein books. A hundred pages in, I can honestly say that I'm loving it. It's not fair to write a review of a book that I'm only halfway through, so I'm linking to the review at Picture Me Reading. Have you ever read book reviews in comic strip form? It's a really neat idea!
Now, on to the giveaway --
When the author of the books, Joanna Campbell Slan, emailed and asked if I wanted to give away twelve of her mysteries to my readers, I couldn't pass up the chance to spread my addiction!
Here's how we're doing it it --
Every day for the next twelve days, I'll be posting a new giveaway post. To enter, just leave a comment on that post. When each day's post goes live, I'll choose a winner from the previous day's post and close it to comments.
Today, we're giving away Death of a Schoolgirl
In her classic tale, Charlotte Brontë introduced readers to the strong-willed and intelligent Jane Eyre. Picking up where Brontë left off, Jane’s life has settled into a comfortable pattern: She and her beloved Edward Rochester are married and have an infant son. But Jane soon finds herself in the midst of new challenges and threats to those she loves…
Jane can’t help but fret when a letter arrives from Adèle Varens—Rochester’s ward, currently at boarding school—warning that the girl’s life is in jeopardy. Although it means leaving her young son and invalid husband, and despite never having been to a city of any size, Jane feels strongly compelled to go to London to ensure Adèle’s safety.
But almost from the beginning, Jane’s travels don’t go as planned—she is knocked about and robbed, and no one believes that the plain, unassuming Jane could indeed be the wife of a gentleman; even the school superintendent takes her for an errant new teacher. But most shocking to Jane is the discovery that Adèle’s schoolmate has recently passed away under very suspicious circumstances, yet no one appears overly concerned. Taking advantage of the situation, Jane decides to pose as the missing instructor—and soon uncovers several unsavory secrets, which may very well make her the killer’s next target…
Jane can’t help but fret when a letter arrives from Adèle Varens—Rochester’s ward, currently at boarding school—warning that the girl’s life is in jeopardy. Although it means leaving her young son and invalid husband, and despite never having been to a city of any size, Jane feels strongly compelled to go to London to ensure Adèle’s safety.
But almost from the beginning, Jane’s travels don’t go as planned—she is knocked about and robbed, and no one believes that the plain, unassuming Jane could indeed be the wife of a gentleman; even the school superintendent takes her for an errant new teacher. But most shocking to Jane is the discovery that Adèle’s schoolmate has recently passed away under very suspicious circumstances, yet no one appears overly concerned. Taking advantage of the situation, Jane decides to pose as the missing instructor—and soon uncovers several unsavory secrets, which may very well make her the killer’s next target…
To enter, just leave a comment on this post.
Have you read Jane Eyre?
Yesterday's winner is Allie, who wrote --
Congrats to Krisgray! I have a hard time waiting too, Michelle!
21 comments:
I tried to read it once after reading The Eyre Affair but couldn't get into it.
Jane Eyre is one of my all-time favourite books! This one sounds intriguing too. Please enter me in the draw.
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I was a college English major so LOTS of classics passed through my hands. Sadly in college we had to read them so fast, they were hard to enjoy.
love books of all kinds thanks for the giveaway
I'm a mystery reader AND mystery quilt player too. Thanks for the chance to win one of Joanna's books. Death of a schoolgirl sounds interesting.
I have not read Jane Eyre but I've seen the movie a few times. I find historical mysteries fun to read - will have to put this one on my list.
Yes, I read Jane Eyre many years ago. I didn't know there was a continuation of her life.
Thanks,
Peggy
Peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
I've read/listened too Jane Eyre many times. I need to listen to it again. The audio book is free on Librivox.org along with many other public-domain books.
I've read Jane Eyre a couple times, but it was many, many years ago.
Even if you haven't read Jane Eyre, you can dive right into "Death of a Schoolgirl." Of course, I hope it might make you curious about the classic, but...I think you will find my book a fast, fun read.
*squeal* Oh thank you Michelle, how exciting, I'm always on the hunt for something new to read!!!!
I read it years ago, but I should read it again. It's one of the classics.
Jane Eyre is one of my favourite books! I love the movie version too.
I hope I'm not too late to enter, but I would love to win this book!
Jane Eyre is one of my "top shelf" books. I love it. Thanks so much!
Jane Eyre is so romantic! I was pretty sure we were related when I was a child - I was a very dramatic little girl.
I love books of all genres and Jane Eye is such a classic. thanks for sharing and for the oprortunity on a great prize.
Never read Jane Eyre but love cozy mysteries and this sounds interesting. debbie73521@yahoo.com
I have never read Jane Eyre but love mysteries.
I haven't read Jane Eyre either, but would love to read a new mystery. Thanks for the chance to win.
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