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Brightly Burning
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Ages 12 to 18 years Stella Ainsley leaves poverty behind when she quits her engineering job aboard the Stalwart to become a governess on a private ship. On the Rochester , there's no water ration, more books than one person could devour in a lifetime, and an AI who seems more friend than robot.
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Ages 12 to 18 years
Stella Ainsley leaves poverty behind when she quits her engineering job aboard the Stalwart to become a governess on a private ship. On the Rochester, there's no water ration, more books than one person could devour in a lifetime, and an AI who seems more friend than robot.
But no one warned Stella that the ship seems to be haunted, nor that it may be involved in a conspiracy that could topple the entire interstellar fleet. Surrounded by mysteries, Stella finds her equal in the brooding but kind nineteen-year-old Captain Hugo. When several attempts on his life spark more questions than answers, and the beautiful Bianca Ingram appears at Hugo's request, his unpredictable behaviour causes Stella's suspicions to mount. Without knowing who to trust, Stella must decide whether to follow her head or her heart.
Alexa Donne's lush and enthralling reimagining of the classic Jane Eyre, set among the stars, will seduce and beguile you.
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Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne has garnered mixed reviews for its imaginative blend of classic literature and futuristic settings. While some readers appreciate its unique twist on a traditional story, applauding the rich character development and engaging plot, others feel that the pacing could have been improved, particularly in the middle sections. Overall, fans of romantic science fiction might find it an intriguing and enjoyable read.
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ISBN: 9781785659423
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 June 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
When she's not writing science fiction and fantasy, Alexa Donne works in international television marketing. A proud Boston University Terrier, she lives in Los Angeles with two fluffy ginger cats named after YA literature characters. Visit her at alexadonne.com, and on Twitter and Instagram at @alexadonne.
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