Book Tour Review: Finding Jane Fairfax by Robbin J. Peterson

 

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Jane Fairfax knows she is truly fortunate. Most orphans face lives of hardship, whereas she was adopted by doting surrogate parents who elevated her place in Society and love her as their own. Yet even they cannot shield her from the grim realities of life without a suitable marriage. In moments of despair, Jane comforts herself with a well-worn memory: that of a young man whose kind words when they were children once soothed her heartbreak. But now that boy has grown into a dashing gentleman―and their lives could not be more distant.

Frank Churchill is a prisoner of his station. His inheritance is held in the balance by his demanding aunt, and the weight of her expectations is suffocating him. But when a chance encounter brings the lovely Miss Fairfax back into his life, he discovers what it is to truly live. As the pair secretly become acquainted amid the confines of Society’s strict rules, their friendship blossoms into love. But in a world ruled by unyielding traditions, endeavoring to build a life together would mean inviting a scandal that would shake the very foundation of the ton.

MY REVIEW

Austen's books are so wonderful and I loved the liberty this author took in creating a prequel to Emma.

Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill are such vivid characters and it was a treat to learn more about them. My heart went out to each of them because of the hardships of their backstories and I craved the moments they had any slight interaction. I also feel a little bad when I'm harsh on a character. It was enjoyable to see what shaped and developed this characters.

I was completely captivated with the story and couldn't get enough. It felt so believable--about what really could have happened--and I loved feeling immersed in a fresh Austenesque book. From childhood memories to secret friends to grown up expectations, Finding Jane Fairfax is a winner.

Content: orphaned; controlling aunt; mild, slow-burn romance

*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

AUTHOR BIO

Robbin J. Peterson is the author of Going Home, Conviction, and 13 Days of Girls Camp. She earned her degree in English literature from Utah State University and her associate of arts degree from Snow College. She has six kids, plays the viola, and works as an elementary school librarian.