Mr. Rochester, Sarah Shoemaker
Mr. Rochester, Sarah Shoemaker
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Mr. Rochester

Author: Sarah Shoemaker

Narrator: Simon Shepherd

Unabridged: 16 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2017

Synopsis

A deft and irresistible retelling of Charlotte Brontë's beloved classic Jane Eyre—from the point of view of the dashing, mysterious Mr. Rochester himself."A cracking-good read!" —People, Best New BooksFor 170 years, Edward Fairfax Rochester has stood as one of literature's most complex and captivating romantic heroes. Sometimes cruel, sometimes tender, Jane Eyre's mercurial master at Thornfield Hall has mesmerized, beguiled, and, yes, baffled fans of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece for generations. But his own story has never been told.We first meet this brilliant, tormented hero as a motherless boy roaming Thornfield's lonely corridors. On the morning of Edward's eighth birthday, his father issues a decree: He is to be sent away to get an education, exiled from all he ever loved. Young Edward's journey will take him across working-class England and the decadence of continental Europe before he lands on the warm, languid shores of faraway Jamaica, where his inheritance lies.That island, however, holds secrets of its own, and Edward soon grows entangled in morally dubious business dealings and a passionate, whirlwind love affair with the town's ravishing heiress, Bertha Antoinetta Mason. Eventually, in the wake of a devastating betrayal, Edward must return to England with his increasingly unstable wife to take over as master of Thornfield. And it is there, on a twilight ride, that he meets the stubborn, plain young governess who will steal his heart and teach him how to love again.Mr. Rochester is a sweeping coming-of-age story and a stirring tale of adventure, romance, and deceit. Faithful in every particular to Brontë's original yet full of unexpected twists and riveting behind-the-scenes drama, this novel will completely, deliciously, and forever change how we read and remember Jane Eyre.

About Sarah Shoemaker

Sarah Shoemaker is a former university librarian and the author of critically acclaimed Mr. Rochester. She lives in northern Michigan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eliza on October 19, 2017

I received this novel off NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not persuade my opinion of the novel. 3 stars Let me first say, this was not a bad book - not by any means - so don't be deterred to read it because of my average rating. This novel was well written, it had everything that......more

Goodreads review by Diana on August 31, 2020

4.5 Stars — I spent my summer with Mr. Edward Rochester, and it was lovely. I received an eBook copy from the publisher through NetGalley, though I listened to most of it on audio from the library. (Wonderful narration by Simon Shepherd!) MR. ROCHESTER is an engrossing tale about Jane Eyre's Gothic......more

Goodreads review by Retired Reader on November 14, 2017

One of the best I’ve read all year! The Jane Eyre story, but from Edward Rochester’s point of view. It spans from his childhood through the story of Jane, and we finally know the in-depth details of his first marriage, his ward Adele, and so on. Brilliant!......more

Goodreads review by Dannii on August 16, 2017

When I discovered this was a retelling of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre from the perspective of the infamous anti-hero, Edward Fairfox Rochester, I was equal parts as dubious as I was excited. How could a modern writer compare to one of the most infamous authors of all-time? Within a few pages every......more

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"Satisfying... If you haven't read Jane Eyre, suspense is keen as the climactic end approaches. If you have - as will most of those who come to Mr. Rochester - the novel's dramatic final act provides the quieter pleasure of revisiting one of literature's great love stories from a fresh perspective."—USA Today

"A cracking-good read!"—People, Best New Books

"Lovers of Emily Brontë and Jane Eyre, this one's for you: If you've ever wondered about the backstory of the man who Jane eventually teaches to love again, Mr. Rochester is officially wish fulfillment."—Refinery29

"A winner! Even if you never read Jane Eyre, you would still find Mr. Edward Fairfax Rochester fascinating and hang on every word of his extraordinary story, told in perfect nineteenth-century language. A richly rewarding read."—Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I: A Novel and The Confessions of Young Nero

"With flair and heart, MR. ROCHESTER tells the story that legions of Jane Eyre fans have been waiting more than a century to hear. Sarah Shoemaker's impressive novel takes readers into the mind of one of literature's most vexing and compelling romantic heroes and paints a nuanced portrait of a man torn between responsibility and passion. Packed with historical detail and a fresh look at a classic story, MR. ROCHESTER is a page-turning delight."—Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The House Girl

"Prepare to be swept off your feet by Sarah Shoemaker's stunning MR. ROCHESTER. As one of countless readers who adored Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, but never quite understood what Jane saw in Mr. Rochester, I was spellbound. Beautifully written, exquisitely crafted, and deeply engaging, MR. ROCHESTER is pure book club gold."—Mary Sharratt, author of The Dark Lady's Mask: A Novel of Shakespeare's Muse and Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard Von Bingen

"Shoemaker's detailed writing will transport readers to a bygone age of romance and heartbreak."—Publishers Weekly

"Mr. Rochester is beautifully paced and compelling as it delivers a sweeping narrative and a new perspective to one of literature's most famous love stories... Though the novel will appeal most to fans of Jane Eyre, Shoemaker has recreated the spirit of the original, which will help those unfamiliar with the text enjoy this retelling."—BookPage

"It's interesting to see...how Shoemaker constructs a biography from the information provided in Bronte's novel and also to see the events familiar from that novel through [Rochester's] point of view. Recommend this to anyone eager for another take on Jane Eyre."—Booklist

"Compelling...Shoemaker knows her Brontë well, channeling her so expertly that it's easy to imagine that one author wrote both novels."— Star Tribune

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