"Mixes mirth and murder with immense spirit and success ... I am sure that each of the Deadly Dowager's methods will find its warm admirers." - Arthur Machen When the Dowager Arabella, Lady Engleton announces to her relatives her jolly scheme to restore the family's fortunes by insuring their lives
The Death of a Dowager
β Scribed by Joanna Campbell Slan
- Publisher
- Penguin Group US;s.n.]
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- en-US
- Weight
- 206 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1101622156
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
In her classic tale, Charlotte BrontΓ« introduced readers to the strong-willed and intelligent Jane Eyre. The Jane Eyre Chronicles pick up where BrontΓ« left off, with Jane married to her beloved Edward Rochester and mother to a young son. But Jane soons finds herself having to protect those she lovesβ¦
While extensive repairs are being made to Ferndean, their rural home, Jane and Edward accept an invitation from their friend Lucy Brayton to stay with her in London. Jane is reluctant to abandon their peaceful life in the countryside, but Edward?β’s damaged vision has grown worse. She hopes that time in the capital will buoy his spirits and give him the chance to receive treatment from an ocular specialist.
Once in London, the Rochesters accompany Lucy to the Italian Opera House. But there is more drama in the audience than on stage?"Jane not only unexpectedly finds herself in the presence of King George and his mistress, Lady Conygham, she also...
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