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Synopsis
“Fans of Jane Eyre will go feral for this.” —The Everygirl 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.
Is Salt & Broom appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This gothic fantasy romance features mild supernatural threats and a developing romantic relationship between employer and employee. Expect some tension, danger, and kissing scenes without explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include mysterious threat, danger, and dark secrets.
Who'll love this
Fans of romantic retellings will love this magical Jane Eyre adaptation with witchcraft, mysterious dangers, and a brooding hero.