My Dear Sophy
Author – Kimberley Truesdale
Type of Austenesque Novel – Prequel
Release Date – July 6, 2012
Pages – 232
Available in – Paperback and Ebook
Available at – Amazon and Smashwords
From goodreads.com:
Twenty-three year old Sophia Wentworth lives a quiet life in the small country town of Milverton. Here she helps her Papa, the town doctor, visits with her friends, and attempts – usually unsuccessfully – to keep her younger brothers Edward and Frederick out of trouble. When the opportunity to marry the handsome and attentive young curate who’s just moved into the next town presents itself. Sophy is tempted by a life of pleasant repetitions and obligations, a life that will keep her at the center of the town and the community she loves so much.
Until a stranger arrives…
Captain Conrad Croft grew up in Milverton, where his father is the rector. He has spent the past fourteen years traveling the world with the British Navy. On a surprise visit home, Conrad meets Sophia – what was just eight years old when he left. He becomes intrigued by this woman, the silent core of strength for the entire town. When his attempts to draw her out succeed, Conrad discovers an intelligent, witty, strong woman who might just be his perfect match. He only has to convince her of it before he sails away again.
Fifteen years before the events of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, this is the story of how the Admiral and Mrs. Croft first met.
MY THOUGHTS:
- A prequel to Persuasion!
- I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, to read a novel about Admiral and Sophy Croft!
- One of Jane Austen’s most successful and happily married couple, I wonder how smooth their courtship was…
- I’m in the mood for a naval story, I hope we get to hear about Captain Croft’s voyages and adventures.
- LOL! Frederick and Edward as rambunctious younger brothers, I wonder what kind of capers they get into!
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Austenesque Novel Finds #12 – Echoes of Pemberley
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Putting together my post-fair reading binge. I always loved the Crofts!
This sounds really good, and definitely unique in the Austenesque world. I don’t know of any other stories about the Crofts, and I think they’re such a cute couple.
What a neat idea! I love to see minor characters get their moment in the limelight. I always liked the Crofts’ and their happy marriage.
I love the whole idea too. Oooohhh I’d love to read this. I always thought Sophie would have alot to talk about….think about all the places she’d seen etc. Plus growing up with two brothers and corresponding with them over time. And then the premise of this Sophie grows up to fall for a stranger…..oh how romantic. smiles. Plus Persuasion is my favorite.
I’ve read an excerpt and I’m looking forward to the rest. Lots of wonderful possibilities with the Crofts, and I love that it’s Persuasion related (my second-favorite JA).
This looks great! Definitely going on my list!
Added to my TBR list–thanks!
This is definitely on my TBR list. Sounds like such a fun story, and I am a big fan of the Crofts.