Jane & Edward

A Modern Reimagining of Jane Eyre

Melodie Edwards

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Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
20 June 2023

This powerful reimagining of Jane Eyre, set in a modern-day law firm, is full of romance and hope as it follows the echoing heartbeats of the classic story.

A former foster kid, Jane has led a solitary life as a waitress in the suburbs, working hard to get by. Tired of years of barely scraping together a living, Jane takes classes to become a legal assistant and shortly after graduating accepts a job offer at a distinguished law firm in downtown Toronto. Everyone at the firm thinks she is destined for failure because her boss is the notoriously difficult Edward Rosen, the majority stakeholder of Rosen, Haythe & Thornfield LLP. But Jane has known far worse trials and refuses to back down when economic freedom is so close at hand.

Edward has never been able to keep an assistant-he's too loud, too messy, too ill-tempered. There's something about the quietly competent, delightfully sharp-witted Jane that intrigues him though. As their orbits overlap, their feelings begin to develop-first comes fondness and then something more. But when Edward's secrets put Jane's independence in jeopardy, she must face long-ignored ghosts from her past and decide if opening her heart is a risk worth taking.

By: Melodie Edwards
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 291g
ISBN: 9780593440773
ISBN 10: 0593440773
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 20 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Melodie Edwards has a BA from the University of Toronto, a master's degree from McMaster University and Syracuse University (2023), studied comedy writing at the Second City Training Centre, and works in communications. Jane & Edward is her first novel.

Reviews for Jane & Edward: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Eyre

I adored this book! Jane & Edward is instantly captivating and utterly charming. I found myself smiling (sometimes through tears) from start to finish. This sexy, funny, razor-sharp rom-com is one of the best books I've read all year. Melodie Edwards delivers a first-rate, modern take on the classic Jane Eyre, so deliciously romantic that Charlotte Bronte herself would be dazzled. -Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany Razor sharp, wickedly funny, and touchingly poignant, I was thoroughly beguiled by Melodie Edwards's debut novel Jane & Edward. Rarely have I been so thoroughly invested in a novel's outcome. This is an absolute must read! -Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Wait for It A charming and delightful debut. In this dazzling modern reimagining of Jane Eyre, Melodie Edwards seamlessly balances depth with smart and witty dialogue and straight-up laugh-out-loud moments. Whether or not you're familiar with the original Jane Eyre, you will be a fan of Jane and Edward and root for their happily ever after. -Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV A jaunty homage to the beloved classic novel. -Danielle Jackson, author of The Accidental Pinup Melodie Edwards delivers the Jane that we've all been dying for-a thoroughly modern, pragmatic and droll heroine we can all adore. Set in the savagely funny ecosystem of a storied Toronto law firm, Jane & Edward is a sophisticated, sexy and hilarious retelling that nails the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of workplace relationships and forging your own path in the world. -Jessica Martin, author of For the Love of the Bard Masterfully weaves a layered love story between an irresistibly irritable hero and a spirited young woman finding her place. Exquisitely written and full of big emotions, this fresh take on timeless themes is both swoon-worthy and empowering. Just like its resilient heroine, this modern reimagining can stand firmly on its own. -Holly James, author of Nothing But The Truth