Salt & Broom
£2.99
A gifted healer unravels the mysteries of a cursed estate—and its enigmatic owner—in a witchy retelling of Jane Eyre.
Salt and broom, make this room
Safe and tight, against the night.
Trunks packed with potions and cures, Jane Aire sets out on a crisp, clear morning in October to face the greatest challenge of her sheltered girls’-school existence. A shadow lies over Thornfield Hall and its reclusive master, Edward Rochester. And he’s hired her only as a last resort.
Jane stumbles again and again as she tries to establish a rapport with her prickly new employer, but he becomes the least of her worries as a mysterious force seems to work against her. The threats mount around both Jane and Rochester—who’s becoming more intriguing and appealing to her by the day. Jane begins to fear her herb healing and protective charms may not be enough to save the man she’s growing to love from a threat darker and more dangerous than either of them imagined.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 47North (1 Dec. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 7805 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 282 pages |
by A. Lawrence
I did not know what to expect on reading the but it was an unusual take on the original take that I found quite gripping.
by Richard Smith
Enjoyed the story from start to finish. A very well told tale that took a surprising turn towards the end.
by M. Price
I was looking at the books available for Amazon First Reads this month, when my eye was caught by Salt and Broom and my mind was made up. Jane Eyre has been one of my favourite books for many years and as a lover of all things gothic, I was fascinated with the idea that an author would use Jane’s adult life at Lowood School but instead of going to Thornfield Hall as a governess, she would be going as a witch!
Sharon Lynn Fisher is a brave woman, she has boldly chosen one of the greatest love stories, a true classic and she has made it her own. I think that the whole novel works so well because Ms Fisher writes beautifully and she remains true to Charlotte Bronte’s Jane and Mr Rochester’s character is also unchanged. The fact that Jane is a witch trying to find the cause of a possible curse and spiritual unrest at Thornfield Hall is completely believable. I absolutely loved this book and recommend it unreservedly to all who enjoy the ghostly. I am following the author so that I will get notification of new books and also her back catalogue.
by Viselik
I was looking through what my Amazon First reads had, and this showed up, and I am glad to have picked it up.
Salt & Broom offers a fresh and imaginative retelling of the classic Jane Eyre, transporting the Gothic tale into a world where magic and witchcraft are real. Author Sharon Lynn Fisher adeptly weaves the paranormal elements into the fabric of Charlotte Brontë’s original story, keeping the core plot intact while adding her unique twists.
The world-building is excellent, laying out the rules of magic clearly and thoughtfully. The protagonist, Jane, is a compelling character, and her forbidden romance with the brooding Edward Rochester still simmers with passion and intensity. The supporting characters also come to life on the page.
Fans of Jane Eyre will appreciate the parallels to the original story. At the same time, the additions of witchcraft, spellbooks, and magical creatures give it a new aura of mystery and intrigue. The pacing accelerates nicely towards the revelations and dramatic conclusion.
My only criticism is that the plot twist at the end was somewhat predictable, as I had guessed it beforehand based on narrative clues. Nonetheless, the journey to get there was highly entertaining.
by Mark Wilcox
Good book
by Guinevere Rose
I do enjoy this book I could not put it down. I shall be buying the physical book on my witchy bokkdgrlve. I would like to read more books. This very an amazing magickal author.
by Judy Martin
I was a little concerned when I started this book that it would follow in the footsteps of the original Jane Eyre….but I was soon delighted to find an interesting and intriguing story, which was merely inspired by the famous Yorkshire writer, and had a whole life of it’s own. An enjoyable read!
by Maggie Stanger
I almost read this in one sitting, a wonderful retelling of an old story with a magical twist.
A hugely enjoyable read.