The Manor House Governess

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Product Details
Price
$29.99  $27.89
Publisher
Alcove Press
Publish Date
Pages
336
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.4 X 1.2 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781639105601

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About the Author
C. A. Castle is a writer and editor. He holds a BA in English language and literature from King's College, London, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, where he focused on nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature, period adaptations, and queer studies. He is also a picture book author as well as an anthologist, where he contrasts the old with the new with a view to capturing the zeitgeist. He currently resides in Cambridgeshire.
Reviews
Praise for The Manor House Governess
"Atmospheric . . . the prose richly conveys Bron's obsession with the 19th century. This will appeal to dark academia fans."
--Publishers Weekly

"A compelling queer protagonist and a deftly crafted throwback to Victorian and Regency novels . . . [A] marvelous book."
--Booklist, starred review, an Editor's Choice for 2023: Adult Books for Young Adults

"A queer, atmospheric reimagining of the classic English gothic novel, paying homage to writers like E M Forster and Charlotte Bronte while also bringing a modern sensibility and contemporary spin. In turns spooky, funny, and romantic, C. A. Castle's debut novel is sure to be a hit."
--Mackenzi Lee, author of Stonewall Honor book and New York Times bestseller The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

"Brimming with lush prose and multi-dimensional characters, The Manor House Governess is a reimagining unlike any other. A modern classic about identity, love, and boldly walking one's own path."
--Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care

"The Manor House Governess weaves past and present together to create a queer story of love and intrigue that feels thrillingly new and boldly relevant."
--Abdi Nazemian, author of Stonewall Honor book Like a Love Story

"Thought provoking, atmospheric and introspective . . . Not only demands a space in the classics hall of fame, but reminds all queer people, now more than ever, we deserve to take up space and matter. A must read."
--Kosoko Jackson, author of Lambda Literary Award finalist I'm So Not Over You

"Earnest, sweet, and delightfully queer. The perfect love letter to Brontë's legacy."
--Mason Deaver, award-winning author of I Wish You All the Best

"Atmospheric and emotional . . . At once timeless and totally modern. This slow-burner will keep you guessing until the final pages. An assured debut."
--Justin Myers, author of The Last Romeo

"Fun, fresh and clever. A fantastic coming of age story, and a huge treat for all fans of Jane Eyre."
--Katie Lumsden, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

"A sublime and tenderly-written novel that is at once an interrogation of and love letter to the literary classics."
--Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

"A brilliantly queer take on the Victorian governess archetype. Conceptually clever & beautifully written."
--Emma Carroll, author of The Tale of Truthwater Lake

"C. A. Castle delicately and astutely reinvents the romance that queer & trans readers need, slaying self-doubt and refusing tragic tropes."
--So Mayer, author of Truth & Dare

"Tender, beautiful and bold. Brilliant queer anachronism and deep longing blended with Castle's prose and storytelling prowess makes for a very special novel."
--Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine this Christmas