Read my 5-star review here.
Book Details:
Death of a Schoolgirl
(The Jane Eyre Chronicles)
First in Series
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Berkley Trade (August 7, 2012)
Genre: Historical Romantic Suspense
Synopsis
In her classic tale, Charlotte Brontë introduced readers to the strong-willed and intelligent Jane Eyre. Picking up where Brontë left off, Jane’s life has settled into a comfortable pattern: She and her beloved Edward Rochester are married and have an infant son. But Jane soon finds herself in the midst of new challenges and threats to those she loves…
Jane can’t help but fret when a letter arrives from Adèle Varens—Rochester’s ward, currently at boarding school—warning that the girl’s life is in jeopardy. Although it means leaving her young son and invalid husband, and despite never having been to a city of any size, Jane feels strongly compelled to go to London to ensure Adèle’s safety.
But almost from the beginning, Jane’s travels don’t go as planned—she is knocked about and robbed, and no one believes that the plain, unassuming Jane could indeed be the wife of a gentleman; even the school superintendent takes her for an errant new teacher. But most shocking to Jane is the discovery that Adèle’s schoolmate has recently passed away under very suspicious circumstances, yet no one appears overly concerned. Taking advantage of the situation, Jane decides to pose as the missing instructor—and soon uncovers several unsavory secrets, which may very well make her the killer’s next target…
Award-winning and National Bestselling author Joanna Campbell Slan is the creator of the Kiki Lowenstein Mysteries (an Agatha Award Finalist) and The Jane Eyre Chronicles (Winner of the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award). This fall will see the début of the Cara Mia Delgatto books, a new mystery series set on the Treasure Coast of Florida, featuring a young woman who runs a recycling/repurposing shop. In her past life, Joanna was a television talk show host, an adjunct professor of public relations, a sought-after motivational speaker, and a corporate speechwriter. She is the mother of Michael Slan, a professional poker player, and she is married to David Slan, CEO of Steinway Piano Gallery-DC. The Slans and their two dogs make their home on Jupiter Island, Florida. Visit Joanna’s website at www.JoannaSlan.com
Website: www.JoannaSlan.com
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Purchase Links
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I am going to post my giveaway with my review–the author is permitting me to giveaway a book, so be sure to stop back this weekend and on into next week for the chance to win a copy!
The author herself is also having a giveaway.
Check out the entire tour:
http://www.escapewithdollycas.com/great-escapes-virtual-book-tours/books-currently-on-tour/new-tour-death-of-a-schoolgirl-by-joanna-campbell-slan/
9 Comments
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Wow – you look great for 39 – and I admire a mother who can focus both on their children and their own interests. It’s difficult. Hoping to win this – thanks so much!
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The book looks great and I would love a chance to read it, thank you!
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I love new spins on old classics. This sounds super interesting!
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Looking forward to reading this book. Thank you for the giveaways!
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I can’t wait to read this book. I would love to know what Jane got up to.
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Sounds like a great book, I can’t wait to read it.
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Thank you for the chance to win! Love Jane Eyre and the Brontes Can’t wait to read this series. Added both to TBR List. Love the cover! Happy Reading~ Cheers~ Elizabeth MacGregor
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thanks for providing this giveaway!
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That cover is gorgeous!!!