Thoughts on Faith, Books, and Gardens
Description Bronte's infamous Gothic novel tells the story of orphan Jane, a child of unfortunate circumstances. Raised and treated badly by her aunt and cousins and eventually sent away to a cruel boarding school, it is not until Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield that she finds happiness. Meek, measured, but determined, Jane soon falls... Continue Reading →
Last Night I Dreamt I went to Manderley Again...With these words, the reader is ushered into an isolated gray stone mansion on the windswept Cornish coast, as the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter recalls the chilling events that transpired as she began her new life as the young bride of a husband she barely knew.... Continue Reading →
“The Bride and Bridegroom set off for Kent from the church door, and everyone had as much to say, or to hear, on the subject as usual.” Oh boy, did everyone have much to say and hear on the subject of marriage. The above quote made me literally laugh aloud after Mr. Collins and Charlotte... Continue Reading →
At the start of 2026, I set a goal for myself to read 12 classics I’ve always meant to read. I thought one classic a month was a pretty reasonable goal and would give me room to read other things of interest throughout the year. I’ve chugged right along on that goal and have already... Continue Reading →
Rachel F. Jean 