Saturday, June 18, 2022

Much Ado About Persuasion by Barbara Cornthwaite

 


 

About the Book

 


Book: Much Ado About Persuasion

Author: Barbara Cornthwaite

Genre: Historical/Jane Austen Retelling

Release date: May 3, 2022

Some duel with swords, others with ships. In love, however, they duel with hearts.

When Sir Walter Elliot, secret admirer of the Navy, invites officers to visit his estate, what could be more natural than for his two daughters to find themselves in love?

Elizabeth Elliot’s legendary, bitter pride clashes with Admiral Baldwin’s stubborn conceit until any hope of a match seems impossible. They say love conquers all, but does it?

All looks hopeful for Anne Elliot and the dashing Captain Wentworth, but when a cousin steps in and sets evil plans into motion, is their love enough to withstand the storm, or is it best to let the captain sail that ship… alone?

Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing meets Jane Austen’s Persuasion in this story about trust, disappointment, and disguises.

 

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My Review

To say I loved every bit of this classic literature remix would be the understatement of all time. Being a Jane Austen enthusiast, I was a little wary at first but our author took each character and developed them as beautifully as Austen herself. The mixture with Shakespeare’s classic tale flowed seamlessly together as if they were meant to be as one all along. The many layers to the plot keep you easily intrigued ready to see what happens next, and the redemption found with some of our even less likeable  characters is very satisfying. The language and descriptions used transported me in time and place to be a part of the story. I can not recommend this fiction enough for those who enjoy classic fiction or are looking for an engaging historical fiction. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book, and all opinions given are entirely my own. 


About the Author



Barbara Cornthwaite lives in the middle of Ireland with her husband and children. She taught college English before “retiring” to do something she loves far more; her days are now filled with homeschooling, trying to keep the house tidy (a losing battle), and trying to stay warm in the damp Irish climate (also a losing battle). She is surrounded by medieval castles, picturesque flocks of sheep, and ancient stone monuments. These things are unappreciated by her six children, who are more impressed by traffic jams, skyscrapers, and hot weather.

 

More from Barbara

I discovered Jane Austen in college when I was required to read Pride and Prejudice. This was in the dark ages before the famous adaptations, and I knew nothing about the storyline. In fact, I expected it to be depressing, probably because the title sounded similar to War and Peace. It was a delightful surprise to be charmed by the novel, and I went on to read all Austen’s other books on my own. Each of them have a special place in my heart. I love Emma so much that I wrote a two-book parallel novel for it (the George Knightley, Esquire series). I also have novellas based on Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma in the A Very Austen anthologies. This book, however, is the first thing I’ve written based on Persuasion.

Shakespeare I met in high school, and furthered my acquaintance with him in college. Much Ado About Nothing is, I think, my favorite of his plays (although there are several close contenders for the top spot). His grasp of character is unmatched, and his language, even after five hundred years, is striking.

Mixing the stories of these two authors has been great fun, and redeeming a couple of characters who didn’t learn anything from their mistakes in the original stories gives my version a spiritual twist. I hope you enjoy it!

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Barbara is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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4 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for the kind review! I'm glad you enjoyed the book!

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  2. Much Ado About Persuasion sounds like a fantastic read for me, thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks, A Reader’s Brain, for sharing your review! Have a sunshiny day!

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  3. This sounds like a really good book and one that I am going to enjoy. Thanks for your review.

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  4. wow! great review. I will have to grab this one

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