Thornfield Hall by Jane Stubbs

Thornfield Hall by Jane Stubbs

A clever and page-turning retelling of the classic novel, Jane Eyre. This is Jane Eyre meets Downton Abbey, told from the point-of-view of the servants.

Jane Eyre retold from the point of view of the servants is the brilliant premise of Thornfield HallThe perfect read to curl up with. * Good Housekeeping *
This is a richly detailed imagining of the secretive below-stairs life of the characters in Brontë's classic. Stubbs has done a wonderful job of adding her own stamp to a well-known and much-loved tale, while creating a believing and engaging extension of the original novel... Jane Eyre devotee or not, this is a lively and exciting read that'll keep you turning the pages well into the small hours * Heat *
The intersecting lives of the housekeeper and her fragile charge make for an interesting study of women's vulnerability in the period and also their resourcefulness... With nuanced characterisation, intelligent plotting and respect for the original, this reimagining casts an inquisitive "what if" eye on one of 19th-century literature's most intriguing characters. * The Lady *
Thoroughly enjoyable * Independent *

Compelling, surprising and beautifully written, the story behind Jane Eyre told from the
hidden and secretive world of those below stairs.

-- Elisabeth Gifford, author of Secrets of the Sea House

Jane Stubbs studied English at London University. She went on to teach the subject to a variety of ages in colleges and schools. As well as raising a family, she has worked for various charities, has written a weekly column for a Scottish newspaper, and has won prizes for her short stories.

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ISBN 13	9781782395249
ISBN 10	1782395245
Title	Thornfield Hall
Author	Jane Stubbs
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Atlantic Books
Year published	2014-12-04
Number of pages	320
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