Jane Eyre’s Daughter

by Elizabeth Newark

Though it’s been a while since I’ve read Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte’s imaginative writing style came back to me reading this book. It is apparent that the author not only channels the original in style, but also loves nature as the descriptions of wildlife and the changing of the seasons are very detailed and add relevant depth to the protagonist’s personality, who is much like her revered mother.

The very first scene of this novel pulled me in and the suspense continued to build to the very end. I’m very impressed! Unfortunately it is not due out until September 1, 2008, but I will re-post my review at that time as a reminder.

Book Description: “In this sequel to Jane Eyre, young Janet Rochester is consigned to Highcrest Manor, and the guardianship of the strict Colonel Dent while her parents journey to the West Indies. As Janet struggles to make a life for herself guided by the ideals of her parents she finds herself caught up in the mysteries of Highcrest.

Why is the East WIng forbidden to her? What lies behind the locked gates? And what is the source of the voices she hears in the night? Can she trust the enigmatic Roderick Landless, or should she transfer her allegiance to the suave and charming Sir Hugh Calendar?

Whether riding her mare on the Yorkshire moors, holding her own with Colonel Dent, or waltzing at her first ball Janet is strong, sympathetic, and courageous.

After all, she is her mother’s daughter… “