Titel: The Man In The Stone Cottage
Författare: Stephanie Cowell
Sidantal: 266
Utgivning: 16 september 2025 Regal House Publishing
NetGalley ARC finished 21 april 2025
Description:
In 1846 Yorkshire, the Bront sisters-- Charlotte, Anne, and Emily-- navigate precarious lives marked by heartbreak and struggle. Charlotte faces rejection from the man she loves, while their blind father and troubled brother add to their burdens. Despite their immense talent, no one will publish their poetry or novels. Amidst this turmoil, Emily encounters a charming shepherd during her solitary walks on the moors, yet he remains unseen by anyone else. After Emily's untimely death, Charlotte-- now a successful author with Jane Eyre-- stumbles upon hidden letters and a mysterious map. As she stands on the brink of her own marriage, Charlotte is determined to uncover the truth about her sister's secret relationship.
My thoughts about the book:
The Brontë siblings struggle to support themselves and their family. While Anne and Bramwell work as teachers for a wealthy family, Emily and Charlotte look after their father and their home. Emily has been taking walks on the moor since childhood. During one of her walks, she meets a man who lives alone in a stone cottage on the moor. After Emily's death, Charlotte tries to find out who he was and what role he played in her sister's life.
I really like the book's mix of fact and fiction. What I appreciate most is that the facts were given the most space and then spiced up with Emily's story. Of course, it's hard to know exactly what the sisters were thinking and feeling at the time, but the story feels as if it could have happened.
I'm a little dissatisfied with the ending. Maybe because my personal interpretation of what happened didn't feel right. The "right" answer isn't entirely clear. As a whole, I like the book a lot. It was a nice evening read before bed.
I really like the book's mix of fact and fiction. What I appreciate most is that the facts were given the most space and then spiced up with Emily's story. Of course, it's hard to know exactly what the sisters were thinking and feeling at the time, but the story feels as if it could have happened.
I'm a little dissatisfied with the ending. Maybe because my personal interpretation of what happened didn't feel right. The "right" answer isn't entirely clear. As a whole, I like the book a lot. It was a nice evening read before bed.