My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand (English) Paperback Book

Description: My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows Move over, Charlotte Brontë. The authors of the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane put an irreverent spin on Jane Eyre—a fantastical tale of mischief, romance, and supernatural mayhem perfect for fans of The Princess Bride or A Gentlemans Guide to Vice and Virtue.You may think you know the story. Penniless orphan Jane Eyre begins a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester—and, Reader, she marries him. Or does shePrepare for an adventure of Gothic proportions, in which all is not as it seems, a certain gentleman is hiding more than skeletons in his closets, and one orphan Jane Eyre, aspiring author Charlotte Brontë, and supernatural investigator Alexander Blackwood are about to be drawn together on the most epic ghost hunt this side of Wuthering Heights. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover A fantastic, romantic, comedic, entirely faithful retelling of JANE EYRE You may think you know the story. After a miserable childhood, penniless orphan Jane Eyre becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester. Despite their significant age gap and his uneven temper , they fall in love--and, Reader, she marries him. We have a different story to tell. JANE Author Biography Cynthia Hand is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for teens, including the Unearthly trilogy, the contemporary novel The Last Time We Say Goodbye, and the historical comedy My Lady Jane. Before turning to writing for young adults, she studied literary fiction, and earned both an MFA and a PhD in fiction writing. Cynthia currently resides in Boise, Idaho, with two kids, two cats, and a mountain of books., and on Facebook and Twitter (@jodimeadows). Review … "Holds all the flavor of a juicy period novel yet with the addition of numerous, witty asides. Full of wry humor and laugh-out-loud commentary. The authors affection for their source material is abundantly clear in this clever, romantic farce." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)… "A delightfully deadpan deconstruction of a Gothic novel, with a ghost almost no one can see providing the commentary. Marvelously self-aware and almost too clever for its own good." — Booklist (starred review)… "A madcap story of ghosts, possession, revenge, and murder. Humorously blends fact with fiction and offers a gentler, more hopeful outcome for Charlotte, her siblings, and her heroine." — School Library Journal (starred review)"Reader, it delighted. A fun, supernatural mashup of different literary novels that shines on its own merit." — Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR MY LADY JANE: … "Wacky, irreverent, and just plain fun. This fantasy-adventure politely tips its hat to history before joyfully punting it out of the way. An utter delight." — Booklist (starred review)… "An uproarious historical fantasy thats not to be missed." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Gleefully anachronistic comedy." — Kirkus Reviews"Three cheers for this well-written and rollicking revision of history full of timely mannerisms and bold adventure. Those who enjoy clever humor, colorful fantasy, and light romance will savor each page." — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"The Tudors meets Monty Python. Prepare to laugh and gasp and clutch your pearls." — Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series"History, humor, and unexpected magic come together in this marvelous story." — Jessica Day George, author of Silver in the Blood"Adventure, intrigue, humor, and romance abound. A great choice for those who enjoy lighthearted, alternative history adventures." — School Library Journal Review Quote "Holds all the flavor of a juicy period novel yet with the addition of numerous, witty asides. Full of wry humor and laugh-out-loud commentary. The authors affection for their source material is abundantly clear in this clever, romantic farce." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A delightfully deadpan deconstruction of a Gothic novel, with a ghost almost no one can see providing the commentary. Marvelously self-aware and almost too clever for its own good." -- Booklist (starred review) "A madcap story of ghosts, possession, revenge, and murder. Humorously blends fact with fiction and offers a gentler, more hopeful outcome for Charlotte, her siblings, and her heroine." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Reader, it delighted. A fun, supernatural mashup of different literary novels that shines on its own merit." -- Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR MY LADY JANE: "Wacky, irreverent, and just plain fun. This fantasy-adventure politely tips its hat to history before joyfully punting it out of the way. An utter delight." -- Booklist (starred review) "An uproarious historical fantasy thats not to be missed." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Gleefully anachronistic comedy." -- Kirkus Reviews "Three cheers for this well-written and rollicking revision of history full of timely mannerisms and bold adventure. Those who enjoy clever humor, colorful fantasy, and light romance will savor each page." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "The Tudors meets Monty Python. Prepare to laugh and gasp and clutch your pearls." -- Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series "History, humor, and unexpected magic come together in this marvelous story." -- Jessica Day George, author of Silver in the Blood "Adventure, intrigue, humor, and romance abound. A great choice for those who enjoy lighthearted, alternative history adventures." -- School Library Journal Details ISBN0062652788 Author Jodi Meadows Short Title MY PLAIN JANE Pages 480 Language English ISBN-10 0062652788 ISBN-13 9780062652782 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Audience Age 13 UK Release Date 2019-12-23 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Imprint US HarperTeen Publisher US HarperCollins Series The Lady Janies Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-12-05 Imprint HarperTeen US Release Date 2024-12-05 NZ Release Date 2025-04-29 AU Release Date 2025-04-29 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158758994;

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