Secret Adventures of Charlotte Bronte, The: A Novel - Softcover

Laura Joh Rowland

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159020154X ISBN 13: 9781590201541

Publisher: THE OVERLOOK PRESS, 2013

Synopsis

Upon learning that she has been falsely accused of plagiarism, the mild-mannered Charlotte Bronte sets off for London to clear her name. But when she unintentionally witnesses a murder, Charlotte finds herself embroiled in a dangerous chain of events that forces her to confront demons from her past. With the clandestine aid of the other Bronte sisters, Emily and Anne, and of the suspiciously well-informed but irresistibly attractive brother of the victim, Charlotte works to unravel a deadly web of intrigue that threatens not only her safety but the very fabric of the British Empire.

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Review:

"[Rowland] creates a believable Charlotte whose intelligence, stubbornness, and wit recal Jane at every turn. Even more important, the mystery itself is particularly fine."-"Entertainment Weekly"

"This delightful and sophisticated mystery transports readers through an era of Victorian histry, with Charlotte Brontae leading the way...A must read for historical fans."-"Romantic Times "

"A sure bet...[Charlotte is] spunky and adventurous and a die-hard romantic al the way. She's a heroine for our times."-"New Orleans Times-Picayune"

"Rowland simply refuses to let readers lift their eyes from the page." -"Minneapolis Star-Tribune"

"Just as Jane Eyre combined naturalism with Gothic melodrama so this book combines a setting in the Victorian era with a thrilling story...The story becomes fantastical and emotionally powerful in the style of the Bronte sisters' own writings." --"Mystery People"

About the Author:

Laura Joh Rowland is the author of ten other mysteries, including the critically acclaimed Snow Empress and Red Chrysanthemum. The granddaughter of Chinese and Korean immigrants, she was educated at the University of Michigan and now lives in New Orleans with her husband.

About this edition

• Publisher: THE OVERLOOK PRESS
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 159020154X
• ISBN 13: 9781590201541
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384