Hi Elaine,I've never been able to get on with Jane Austin and hated Pride and Prejudice when we had extracts read to us at school. I expect you remember that Steve - I think you were there weren't you?
I am very happy to have my mind changed about Rochester and am looking forward to the Jean Rhys.
Best wishes, Voldi At 09:02 05/06/2013, you wrote:
Take heart, Voldi, Rochester can grow on you if you let him; or did me. In truth, he has a lot to be cantankerous about - though perhaps you will feel otherwise once you sail the Sargasso! Ultimately, his sacrifice exceeds that of Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy, but then it would have to since Charlotte Bronte did not like "Pride and Prej". I have been with you in spirit in the 19th century; re-reading favourite passages of Austen and Dickens. Take care, Elaine
