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Jane Steele
by Lyndsay Faye
Utterly delightful. Faye captures the spirit of [b:Jane Eyre|10210|Jane Eyre|Charlotte Brontë|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327867269s/10210.jpg|2977639] and the Victorian cadence without sounding derivative or dull. I chuckled out loud many times and rooted for Jane Steele the entire way. She certainly captures what life is like for a variety of 19th century women all in Jane's experience - poor relation, boarding school inmate, working class woman trying to avoid prostitution, governess, marriage material, heiress. I also enjoyed the inclusion of various minorities, especially Sikhs. I don't want to say more for fear of ruining a wonderful, wonderful book, but this is a must read for fans of historical fiction, Jane Eyre, and awesome female-drive narratives. Fabulous historical description, engaging characters, fun plot, and a charming mix of suspense and humor. Why only 4 stars? I wanted more (mostly to fill the gaps in time)!
The fine print: received ARC from NetGalley.
The fine print: received ARC from NetGalley.