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Presumption and Partiality by Rebekah Jones – Review, Guest Post & Giveaway

April 26, 2018 by Suzie Waltner 9 Comments

Presumption and Partiality Rebekah Jones

About the Book

Presumption & Partiality

Title: Presumption and Partiality

Author: Rebekah Jones

Genre: Historical Christian Fiction

Release Date: November 27, 2017

Among the cotton fields and farmland of Gilbert, Arizona in the early years of the Great Depression, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey live a simple, but happy life with their five daughters on a cotton farm. When the wealthy Richard Buchanan moves to town, bringing his family, a friend, and a desire to learn about cotton, Matilda Bailey is convinced that he is the perfect candidate to marry her eldest daughter, Alice.

Richard is cheerful, friendly, and likable. His friend Sidney Dennison doesn’t make such a good impression. Eloise Bailey decides he’s arrogant and self-conceited, but when Raymond Wolfe comes to town, accusing Sidney of dishonorable and treacherous conduct, Eloise is angered at the injustice of the situation.

When the Buchanan household leaves town, Alice must turn to the Lord and face, perhaps, her most difficult test in trust, while Eloise takes a trip to visit her friend and may well discover a web of deceit that she doesn’t really want to believe exists.

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In My Opinion…

For some, rereading a story over and over is unheard of. For the most part, I read books only once but there are some exceptions. The biggest: Jane Austen. I love reading the classic Jane Austen stories but I also enjoy adaptations, modernizations, re-imaginings, or even Austen-adjacent reads. So of course, I was more than happy to pick up Rebekah Jone’s attempt at Pride and Prejudice.

Set in the 1930s, there are some social differences between the original and this one, yet Jones handles the nuances well. I also liked that readers got a few more perspectives (especially those of Alice and Richard who are Jane and Bingley’s counterparts and Sidney aka Darcy) as it gave a better overall picture.

Another wonderful twist of this Vintage Jane Austen read is the emphasis on scripture, the faith of the characters, and the acknowledgment of the responsibility of caring for the less fortunate in anyway the characters could. There’s even some redemption for George Wickham’s character in the end.

Fans of Jane Austen, Christian fiction, historical, or just good stories should enjoy this one.

My Rating:

Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

About the Author

Rebekah Jones

Rebekah Jones is first and foremost a follower of the Living God. She started writing as a little girl, seeking to glorify her King with her books and stories. Her goal is to write Bible-Centered, Christian Literature; books rich with interesting characters, intricate story lines, and always with the Word of God at the center. Besides writing, she is an avid reader, songwriter, pianist, singer, artist, and history student. She also loves children. She lives with her family in the Southwestern desert.

 

 

 

Guest Post from Rebekah Jones

Why is he a Navajo?

I’ve had more than one person ask me why I chose to make Sidney Dennison, the “Mr. Darcy” of my novel Presumption and Partiality, a Navajo Indian.

When I commenced planning and research for placing a retelling of Pride and Prejudice in the 1930’s United States, I found myself drawn to the desert of Arizona rather early on. Specifically, the tiny farm town of Gilbert. I knew, however, that few rich people lived in that area; certainly not enough to create social rifts large enough to recreate the social differences of the original novel.

I experimented in my head with a few different ideas, but the idea of Sidney as a Native American came to me one day and just clicked. I knew that I couldn’t fully pull off a Navajo who lived on the reservations. As much as I researched, I couldn’t quite get the feel. Yet, a man whose ancestry included a white man as a grandfather, who lived outside the reservations, though with relatives who clung to some of the old traditions, I thought I could do.

I used to wish I were an Indian, in part because I wanted to have great tracking skills, live in a tee-pee, possess superb bow and arrow abilities, and I wanted to ride a horse. True, most of that did not enter a 1930’s novel, despite my Navajo cowboy, because the eras are different. Though, Sidney did get a horse. Or technically, several.

Further, something about the silent, good-looking Indian appealed to me, much as I tend to shy away from writing about handsome and beautiful people, since they feel so common in fiction. The minute I began imagining the man with his Navajo ancestry, he just felt perfect.

By the end, Sidney turned out to be one of my favorite characters. (I can’t ever pick just one in my novels.) I think I made a good choice and I hope my readers will agree!

 

Giveaway

Presumption and Partiality Rebekah Jones

To celebrate her tour, Rebekah is giving away a grand prize of the complete set of the Vintage Jane Austen Collection!!

Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/cc8f

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Paula Shreckhise says

    April 26, 2018 at 7:10 AM

    This sounds awfully interesting! I love all things Jane!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Tipton says

    April 26, 2018 at 7:16 AM

    The book sounds really good Rebekah! I’ve always liked Jane Austen books as well and reread several, mostly Pride and Prejudice.
    Thank you Remembrancy for a great review!

    jennydtipton At gmail Dot com

    Reply
  3. Kay Garrett says

    April 26, 2018 at 9:54 AM

    Thank you for the information and your wonderful review on “Presumption and Partiality” by Rebekah Jones as well as being part of the book tour. I enjoyed reading the guest post from the author too.

    I’d love the opportunity to read this book.

    Reply
  4. Mary Elizabeth says

    April 26, 2018 at 10:23 AM

    I love Jane Austin books! Love the twist that you put on it, setting it in the 1930’s in southwest US. Best of luck with your book!

    Reply
  5. Faith Creech says

    April 26, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    I love reading about places I’ve been to like Gilbert, AZ. Thanks for the review. I look forward to reading this book.

    Reply
  6. Cheri Schueller says

    April 26, 2018 at 12:59 PM

    I enjoy Jane Austen themed books and am excited to find another author to try!

    Reply
  7. Kara Vaughan Marks says

    April 26, 2018 at 7:32 PM

    This looks really good–I’d love to read it!

    Reply
  8. Dianna says

    April 26, 2018 at 9:09 PM

    I love retellings, especially of Austen stories.
    Not sure I want Wickham to have redemption, though. He’s one of those love-to-hate characters.

    Reply
  9. Jackie L says

    April 27, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Wow!! definitely want to read this series!!! It sounds so intriguing and well-thought out. Adding to my List!!

    Reply

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