Searching for Mr Tilney - What secrets lie at the heart of Jane Austen's teenage journal?
When Caroline Heath is taken to Bath in 1975, she little expects to find the gothic adventure she craves, let alone discover Jane Austen's secret teenage journal, or how it's possible to live in someone else's body. Yet, she's soon caught up in a whirlwind of fantastic events - travels through time, a love story or three, and even the odd sinister murder - or so she thinks.
As the past and present entwine, Jane's journal reveals a coming of age tale, set against the scandalous backdrop of Knole Park in Kent, and the story behind an enigmatic portrait. In Bath, a Georgian townhouse acts as a portal in time, and Caroline finds herself becoming Cassandra Austen, a young woman making her debut in society, torn between family duty and the love of her life. As the riddles unfold, and the lines blur between illusion and reality, will Caroline find the happiness she seeks or will she indulge her wild imagination, threatening her future and a fairytale ending?
Jane Odiwe's love for Austen shines through on every page. The novel is a treat for Austen fans, especially lovers of Northanger Abbey, as Caroline's romance with Harry parallels that of Catherine Morland and Henry Tilney, complete with a spooky old castle. The reader learns details about Jane Austen's early life that are not widely known, and Odiwe makes a strong argument that the so-called Rice Portrait of Jane Austen actually does represent the teenage Austen. In the diary, we learn how the portrait came to be painted, and Odiwe speculates on what happened to it later on. Odiwe keeps you turning the pages, both in Caroline's story and in that of the Austen sisters. Historical Novel Society
Time travel, Mr Tilney, and Austen--a perfect way to spend curled up with a book. Odiwe's focus on Mr Tilney and "Northanger Abbey" themes will appeal to many Austen fans. Christina Boyd.
Searching for Mr. Tilney is a thoroughly diverting journey to Bath filled with fantasy, romance, and intriguing discoveries about Jane Austen! I'm so thankful Jane Odiwe has penned another whimsical and imaginative adventure for us to enjoy! A perfect choice for Janeites!! Travels, time-slip phenomena, discoveries about Jane Austen's life - there is so much to love about Searching for Mr. Tilney! As always, I love how Jane Odiwe thoughtfully blends history and fiction, her clever nods to Jane Austen novels (particularly Northanger Abbey), and how her narration is infused with such descriptive and expressive language. Austenesque Reviews
Genre: Paranormal Romance
When Caroline Heath is taken to Bath in 1975, she little expects to find the gothic adventure she craves, let alone discover Jane Austen's secret teenage journal, or how it's possible to live in someone else's body. Yet, she's soon caught up in a whirlwind of fantastic events - travels through time, a love story or three, and even the odd sinister murder - or so she thinks.
As the past and present entwine, Jane's journal reveals a coming of age tale, set against the scandalous backdrop of Knole Park in Kent, and the story behind an enigmatic portrait. In Bath, a Georgian townhouse acts as a portal in time, and Caroline finds herself becoming Cassandra Austen, a young woman making her debut in society, torn between family duty and the love of her life. As the riddles unfold, and the lines blur between illusion and reality, will Caroline find the happiness she seeks or will she indulge her wild imagination, threatening her future and a fairytale ending?
Jane Odiwe's love for Austen shines through on every page. The novel is a treat for Austen fans, especially lovers of Northanger Abbey, as Caroline's romance with Harry parallels that of Catherine Morland and Henry Tilney, complete with a spooky old castle. The reader learns details about Jane Austen's early life that are not widely known, and Odiwe makes a strong argument that the so-called Rice Portrait of Jane Austen actually does represent the teenage Austen. In the diary, we learn how the portrait came to be painted, and Odiwe speculates on what happened to it later on. Odiwe keeps you turning the pages, both in Caroline's story and in that of the Austen sisters. Historical Novel Society
Time travel, Mr Tilney, and Austen--a perfect way to spend curled up with a book. Odiwe's focus on Mr Tilney and "Northanger Abbey" themes will appeal to many Austen fans. Christina Boyd.
Searching for Mr. Tilney is a thoroughly diverting journey to Bath filled with fantasy, romance, and intriguing discoveries about Jane Austen! I'm so thankful Jane Odiwe has penned another whimsical and imaginative adventure for us to enjoy! A perfect choice for Janeites!! Travels, time-slip phenomena, discoveries about Jane Austen's life - there is so much to love about Searching for Mr. Tilney! As always, I love how Jane Odiwe thoughtfully blends history and fiction, her clever nods to Jane Austen novels (particularly Northanger Abbey), and how her narration is infused with such descriptive and expressive language. Austenesque Reviews
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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