“Forced to drop out of an esteemed East Coast college after the sudden death of her parents, Jane Moore takes a nanny job at Thornfield Park, the estate of Nico Rathburn, a world-famous rock star on the brink of a huge comeback. Practical and independent, Jane reluctantly becomes entranced by her magnetic and brooding employer and finds herself in the midst of a forbidden romance.
But there’s a mystery at Thornfield, and Jane’s much-envied relationship with Nico is soon tested by an agonizing secret from his past. Torn between her feelings for Nico and his fateful secret, Jane must decide: Does being true to herself mean giving up on true love?
An irresistible romance interwoven with a darkly engrossing mystery, this contemporary retelling of the beloved classic Jane Eyre promises to enchant a new generation of readers.” [Publisher's Summary]
Of the romantic classics, Jane Eyre wasn’t my favorite. I enjoyed it for its tone, the atmosphere, but I never fully got behind Jane and Rochester. Later on when I read Jean Rhys’ Wide Sargasso Sea my feelings on the matter were cemented. But I have to admit, this retelling is tempting. Outrageously so.
Part of the appeal is the cover; I love it. The overcast sky, windswept hair, the clothes, and the high grass. Even the simplicity of the title. It invokes a mood at once thoughtful and absent.
And, too, I really have to wonder what Nico’s secret is here. Surely he must be too young to be hiding a wife in the attic…
So will I be reading Jane when it’s release by Poppy this October? Definitely. How about you?
Ohh, this looks VERY interesting. I do like a retelling. Mr. Rochester as a rock star? Interesting! (I wasn’t fond of THE WIDE SARGASSO SEA … but maybe it had something to do with having to read it for English class in high school).
Janicu – That’s happened to me with more than one classic.
After reading WSS, Rochester in no way endeared himself to me; in fact, it made my feelings about him after reading JE that much worse. But I’m very, very interested in this retelling.
I love the story of Jane Eyre and have been keeping my eye on this book for a while now. And yes, I am gaga over this cover! It’s lovely and foreshadowy. Can’t wait to read this one.
Oh, goodness. Nothing will keep me from this book.
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