My Dear Sophy

by Kimberly Truesdale

Sophy Wentworth loves her life in sleepy Milverton...

Twenty-three year old Sophia Wentworth lives a quiet life in the small country town of Milverton. Here she helps her Papa, the town doctor, visits with her friends, and attempts – usually unsuccessfully – to keep her younger brothers Edward and Frederick out of trouble. When the opportunity to marry the handsome and attentive young curate who's just moved into the next town presents itself, Sophy is tempted by a life of pleasant repetitions and obligations, a life that will keep her at the center of the town and the community she loves so much.

Until a stranger arrives...

Captain Conrad Croft grew up in Milverton, where his father is the rector. He has spent the past fourteen years traveling the world with the British Navy. On a surprise visit home, Conrad meets Sophia – who was just eight years old when he left. He becomes intrigued by this woman, the silent core of strength for the entire town. When his attempts to draw her out succeed, Conrad discovers an intelligent, witty, strong woman who might just be his perfect match. He only has to convince her of it before he sails away again.

Fifteen years before the events of Jane Austen's Persuasion , this is the story of how the Admiral and Mrs. Croft first meet.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction, Regency, Regency Romance

232 pages, Paperback

First published July 5, 2012

About the author

I’m a full-time storyteller and sometime teacher who grew up on classic literature and always wanted to live at Green Gables. My interests are extremely wide; current projects include writing about early America, my home state of Florida, and a family murder mystery.

Follow me on Facebook at Kimberly Truesdale.

Reviews

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Persuasion is such a powerful story of love lost, bittersweet memories, and hoping when all hope is lost. In the midst of such a story are characters that are delightfully engaging and bring light and heartwarming moments. Two of these are the hero's older sister and her husband who are the catalysts that bring about the second chance. Admiral and Mrs. Croft who are a middle aged couple settling into a life of peace after Napoleon is defeated the first time. They are so in love, loving toward her brother, and genuinely kind. But how did it all begin? I was thrilled to discover that someone chose to answer that question and gave the Crofts their own story that stayed true to who they become.

Sophy Wentworth is a dutiful daughter to widowed doctor, a caring sister to two brothers on the cusp of manhood, a dependable helper to many, an attentive listener, and she feels affection and contentment- well with the exception when her active younger brothers brangle and argue their way through each day. Sophy even imagines herself in love with the local curate who tutors her brothers. Life seems well along on its straight and predictable path. Then do to a bit of excitement caused by Freddie, she encounters Captain Conrad Croft, son of her good friends the Rev. and Mrs. Croft. For the first time, someone really sees Sophy and not just who she is in regard to what roles she plays. Confusion sets in as she develops fast and hard feelings for a man who is returning to duty soon even as she contemplates the feelings she already has for a man who seems perfect for her in every way.

Captain Conrad Croft or 'Connie' as he is to those he considers near and dear has been away at sea and away from his home for fourteen years. With a chance due to his ship putting in for repairs, he returns home to surprise his family. It is he who receives the surprise when he is brought up short by lovely, fun-loving Sophia Wentworth. She is easy in his presence and treats him to friendly, spirited conversation along with one deeply moving one. She is all that he would want, but then he realizes that she is also someone he cannot have. She already has a serious suitor and beyond that he must return to his ship which is no life for a woman. Even as he thinks that, he also dreams and regards Sophy as more than a friend. Could he ask it? Would she give up her comfortable life for hardship and adventure with him?

The story is gently paced and told from alternate points of view between Sophy and Connie. It is a slow-paced story of thoughtful reflection giving a feel for the historical period, the setting, the characters within the setting and the plot. The author was clearly careful to research Persuasion and comb for hints to the early years of the Wentworth family and Admiral Croft because I definitely believed that this could have been their early story.

Sophy and Connie are mature, sensible people. They are likeable with few flaws. Their growth in this story was more that of deciding to go with the sure thing or take a chance for something better.

The love story is sweet and there is a love triangle aspect. The scenario worked for me and the resulting conflict this caused was just the right amount of tension this story needed along with the sense that the clock was ticking down on opportunity since Connie was on leave for a short time. I felt that the moments that Connie and Sophy shared were precious as a result. The author painted lovely pictures of the settings whether it was the environs of Milverton or Connie's ship, but she also painted poignant scenes set against these places. The romance was very subtle, but not any less powerful and I loved it.

As an aside, I really wanted to bop both Wentworth brothers and the father on occasion for the incessant arguing and fighting. Its all part of coming of age and was funny at times, but let's just say Sophy was more patient with it than I would have been. Still, it was fun imagining that young Freddie who gets into scrapes and antagonizes his older brother and father was going to become the man who becomes a Naval Captain, wins his prizes, falls in love with a worthy lady, and pens that amazing letter.

All in all, this was a lovely, gentle historical sweet romance that I do not hesitate to recommend to anyone who loves that type of story, but most particularly lovers of Austenesque.

[IndieJane · Rating 5 out of 5]

You know that feeling when you get a really good box of chocolates and you eat your way through all your favorites and collapse in a satisfied, sugar-induced coma? That’s a great feeling! But even better is the feeling you get when you think you’ve eaten all your favorites (sadness) and all that are left are yucky nougats (sadness squared) but you can’t resist looking in the box one more time just in case you missed a good one…and gasp! There it is! One of your favorites (the dark chocolate covered almonds in my case) and you kind of cry a little bit inside, but it’s a happy, “oh yay I get to savor this one more time” kind of cry.

Oh, that only happens to me? Awkward. Well, try to imagine such a feeling—the savoring of the unexpected reward—and you will get the idea what it’s like to read My Dear Sophy by Kimberly Truesdale.


My Dear Sophy is the story of Sophia Wentworth, she is the older sister of Frederick Wentworth (my second favorite Austen hero!) and she is one of the best characters in Austen’s Persuasion. She and her husband, Admiral Croft, have one of the best (if not the best) marriages in all of Austen. Take a moment and think about it. We are, of course, hoping for happy marriages for all those heroes and heroines, but pre-existing happy unions in Austen? There are not a lot. So when I heard that Kimberly Truesdale was writing a…well I guess it’s a prequel, but trust me it’s not in the icky George Lucas style of prequels…featuring Sophia Wentworth and Captain Conrad Croft, I was extremely excited. And nervous. Admiral and Mrs. Croft are so in love in Persuasion, but it’s a warm, comfortable, jolly sort of love and I was afraid they wouldn’t translate well into a passionate love story.

I was wrong.

Sophia Wentworth is the eldest child of the town doctor in sleepy little Milverton. Her daily existence consists of keeping her father and brothers together as a cohesive and harmonious (fail, Sophy, fail, but it’s not your fault. They’re teen boys, they cannot be reasoned with) family after the death of her mother and in hearing all the little gossip and drama of her small town and helping out where she can. And kinda sorta crushing on the new rector. Mr. Hollingsworth seems like he would be a great match for Sophy. He’s young, attractive, smart, able to offer her a secure future but then…

Cue Hottie Naval Captain!

….Captain Conrad Croft returns to Milverton after fourteen years to visit his family. He and Sophy just seem to get one another. Sophy feels like she’s being really seen for the first time, Connie is entranced by her comfortable manner, and her smiles, and by her way of always offering comfort and encouragement. There’s witty verbal repartee over a rock skipping contest…there’s Connie with his collar undone and his sleeves rolled up in the hot, hot, heat of the summer…

The path to true love doesn’t always run smoothly, and in this case it is mostly the fault of the key players themselves. Oh, and the annoying (okay, not really) Mr. Hollingsworth who was actually pretty much perfect for the Sophy at the start of the book. It was really hard to hate him even though I wanted to because I really detest love triangles. In this case, however, the love triangle was very realistic and made sense. Mr. Hollingsworth could offer Sophy a steady, settled, and probably pretty happy life in her hometown near her family. Connie, if he ever gets around to admitting to himself that a) he’s desperately in love with her, and b) all of his ideas about not having a wife on board a ship wouldn’t matter if he had the right woman by his side…can offer Sophy an unsettled, sometimes hard life, but one filled with adventure and love.

Also, as a side note! Teenage Frederick Wentworth! I mean, yeah he’s fifteen, but he’s still kind of hot, though a bit of a brat, and you know, fifteen…so on second thought, forget I said anything.

To sum up: Very sweet, quick, and comfortable read with flashes of gooey puddle inducing hotness. (JUST KISS HER ALREADY CONNIE!!!! … Ahem).

I can’t wait for more of Connie and Sophy’s adventures!

Five out of five stars

[Ceri · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you've read 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen, you will probably have liked Captain Wentworth's sister Sophy, and her husband, Admiral Croft and here is a story of how they could have met. All we really know from Persuasion is that it happened pretty speedily, so there is a blank canvas there for the author. She paints Sophy as a young woman who is hemmed in by her life; her mother has died and she has been cast into the role of mother to her younger brothers, but they are getting to an age when they no longer will be needing her so much. She has a suitor on the brink of a proposal and accepting him will mean the continuance of a mundane life in the same village for the foreseeable future. And then she meets Captain Croft, home from the sea to visit his family, looking all tanned and exuding adventure. He is at a susceptible point too, as being made Captain has created distance between himself and his crew and he's feeling a bit lonely. I am not sure that Croft is the same as Austen's would have been, he seems almost more Captain Wentworth-like but I am not complaining. I felt that Sophy flitted very quickly between one man and the other, I personally don't see her being that flaky. Aside from this she seemed very nice though, you could see this Sophy becoming the Mrs Croft we meet in Persuasion some 15 years or so down the line.

I think the book could do with some attention to the words used though, I think there were several words that were too modern (e.g. amongst others, nuclear, dammit and even okay, which I don't think was widely much in Britain before the mid 20th century, let alone late 1700s/early 1800s as it wasn't even used in the USA then). I felt that the speech patterns seemed too modern too, you would not read this and think it was written when it was set. It is a shame because for me, the language niggles distract the reader from what is a really good story. On the whole, I enjoyed this book, it's such a low price too, good value. And what a gorgeous cover!

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book about Sophy and Admiral Croft?! Yes please!!! This book was so romantic. It is on the shorter side and I was so disappointed that it ended!

The Story:
The story begins with Sophy Wentworth living her predictable mundane life chasing after her younger brother's Edward and Frederick. Living in a small town affords very few opportunities to meet potential suitors. She has watched many eligible men move on from her small town or marry someone else and she begins to come to terms with the fact that she might never marry. Enter Mr. Joshua Holingsford. Wait what about Captain Croft? Well that my dear friends is the fun in the story and I would not want to ruin it for you. Suffice to say Captain Croft had his work ahead of him :) Of course we all know how it ends even before it began but there were delightful twists and turns and as much as I wanted to dislike Mr. Holingsford I found him to be a delightful character.

Characters:
The characters are amazingly true to form... at least how I always pictured them being. Frederick was the troublesome youth that I expected him to be and Sophy was the pillar of strength for her family. Captain Croft was every bit as intriguing as you would expect a man who has sailed to far off countries to be. I loved the interactions between the characters and the scenes of Sophy with Captain Croft are incredibly romantic.

Overall:
This book has become a fast favorite of mine. I am not a prude but there is something beautiful about a book that can convey romance and love without having to include scenes of a sexual nature. This book was well written, had convincing characters and was very romantic. I highly recommend this book! According to the back of the book Sophy and Captain Croft's future adventures will be coming soon.

[Emma Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a nice, well-written romance. Persuasion is an underrated book and I'm always looking for sequels and books that imagine some of the gaps. This really delivered - if you ask me, Jane has written two established (as in, not made during the course of the novel) truly happy couples, the Gardiners and the Crofts. The premise of this book was a true find in itself - I was so happy that someone else had taken an interest in one of the couples I liked best in all of Austen's works. Sophy is a well-fleshed heroine whose intelligence and responsible nature absolutely won me over. When she's torn between choosing two paths in life, her dilemna feels genuine because both suitors are engaging - though ultimately Croft has, of course, the edge, and when he proposes to her, it's with all the knowledge that Sophy is his equal in every way and I loved their reasons for being together. Love is nice but entering a partnership of equals is what everyone should aspire to. The fact that the author acknowledges that was essential to me and what I loved most about Sophy and Connie's relationship in Persuasion. The best part was to find out at the end that there would be sequels, I already plan on purchasing them.

[QNPoohBear · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sophy Wentworth us the daughter of a country doctor, keeping house for her widowed father and raising her two younger brothers. By the age of 23 she is still unwed and her brothers incorrigible! Sophy dreams of love, perhaps with the Curate Mr. Hollingworth. Then Lieutenant Connie Croft returns to Millverton after 14 years at sea and his jovial spirits charm all the Wentworths. Sophy begins to reevaluate what she wants for her future as Connie takes the time to really get to know her.

This is a sweet story about two minor characters from one of my favorite novels. I always love Sophy and admire her. I almost wish Jane Austen had written more about the Crofts. This love story is slow to begin. The exposition us too long and is mostly told. Connie doesn't enter the story until late. I enjoyed their friendship and especially appreciated how Connie took the time to talk to Sophy. I believed in their relationship despite the short length of time they knew each other. I also liked how the Curate was a good choice for Siphy and her first love, not a bad person, just not what Sophy needed. There is a little bit of heat to Sophy's romances, bending the rules if etiquette a bit. The end gets a little too sentimental for me. One other thing I really enjoyed about this book is the loving family relationships. Dr. Wentworth is a bit strict but loves his children. The boys remind me if my younger cousins when they were boys.

While I really like Connie (ugh awful name) I don't see this laughing, joking, singing younger man growing into Austen's kind but unobservant Admiral Croft. I do get that he has seen much warfare and loss but he would still be in touch with other people's feelings.

I want to see what adventures are in store for Sophy next.
3.5 stars

[Nancy Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fantastic prequel to Persuasion follows the story of Sophy Wentworth and Captain Croft–Captain Wentworth’s sister and brother-in-law.

In Persuasion, the Crofts delight us as being one of the few functional marriages found in Austen. They are a genuinely happy pair whose personalities and temperaments make them well-suited for each other. But of course, there was a time before they met–how did their relationship start?

Travel back a few years to when Admiral Croft was a young Captain, on leave in England for the first time in 14 years. He goes home to the sleepy town of Milverton, where he meets Sophy Wentworth, the doctor’s daughter. The two are thrown together quite often in the week that passes, and that mutual affection we admire so much in Persuasion is immediately evident.

In a way, the story of My Dear Sophy is about Sophy’s choice–not the classic Sophie’s Choice, but a choice she has to make. Though the sparks between her and Connie are obvious, he is not the only man interested in marrying her. The local curate has declared his interest as well, and in many ways, he’s a better match for Sophy. He represents security and family, for if she marries him, she will never have to leave her home in Milverton.

Like Anne Eliot, she is aware that life as a Naval captain’s wife will not be easy. In truth, the stories mirror each other. Both women are faced with the choice of marrying the sailor they love and suffering the whims of the Navy their whole lives, or letting him go. Under the influence of her family, Anne lets Wentworth go. As a stronger-minded character and with her family’s full support, Sophy chooses Connie over the stability a curate could provide.

I absolutely loved this book, as you can see from my Goodreads status updates. Despite knowing from the start who the couple was and that they would have the HEA, Kim still managed to keep me in suspense. There were times when I actually wondered how it would all work out.

Both Connie and Sophy were delightful characters to read, and completely in keeping with the older versions we know of them from Persuasion. We have the additional fun of seeing a young Frederick Wentworth and watching him first become enamored with the sea. He too was as much like our beloved Captain as you can expect a boy of 15 to be.

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Dear Sophy is a sweet, charming story of Sophia Wentworth, Fredrick Wentworth’s older sister (of Jane Austen’s Persuasion). It’s a beautiful telling of how she met and fell in love with Captain Croft.

Life for Sophy is slipping by. When her mother dies, she is left to help her father raise her younger brothers, Edward and Freddy. All of her friends have married, but at 23, her hopes for a husband have seemed to pass her by. Until one day, Mr. Hollingson, the young new curator starts paying her some attention. She begins to have feelings for him also - but could it be love?

Soon, Captain Conard Croft comes to town to visit his parents, he’s been away 14 long years. Sophy was just a child when he left, but they immediately fall into an easy friendship. With Captain Croft, Sophy feels comfortable...she can tell him her secret thoughts, and he listens to her. Soon she begins to have strong feelings for Captain Croft, but he is leaving - going back to sea. Mr. Hollingson is here, and offering her a comfortable home and security. What can Captain Croft offer? Adventure and the unknown. Of course from Persuasion, we know whom Sophy will choose, but I was eager to know how Sophy would choose her future husband.

Argh! The frustration of the regency period! With so many people around them all the time, Captain Croft and Sophy have very little time to talk alone. And time was limited, Captain Croft would be leaving soon. How would they ever get a chance to find out how the other feels?

I loved getting to know Captain Croft and Sophy! I had really never thought much about them before. Truesdale has opened my eyes to them, and she has made me love them!!

[Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

TYPE OF AUSTENESQUE NOVEL: Prequel, Minor Character

TIME FRAME: 15 years before Jane Austen's Persuasion

MAIN CHARACTERS: Sophy Wenthworth, Frederick Wentworth, Edward Wentwroth, Captain Croft, Joshua Hollingson

WHY I WANTED TO READ THIS NOVEL:
Admiral and Mrs. Croft are such a fantastic and exemplary couple! They are cheerful, capable, good-tempered, and one happiest married couples Jane Austen created. I knew right away I wanted to read this novel because of my love for these characters, and the fact that there is a scarcity of prose written about them! In addition, Sophia Croft is a strong-minded, resilient, and admirable woman and I'm just delighted she gets to be the heroine of her own novel!

WHAT I LOVED:
The Backstory: In this novel Kimberley Truesdale takes readers to a village they never visited before (the peaceful and hardworking town of Milverton in Somerset) and introduces them to Dr. Wentworth, Edward Wentworth, Reverend Croft and Mrs. Croft. I found the village and these new characters to be filled with charm and personality. Moreover, I loved seeing Frederick, Sophie, and Admiral Croft when they were younger, witnessing the budding romance between Sophy and the Admiral, and gaining new insight about their pasts.

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[Kirk · Rating 4 out of 5]

"My Dear Sophy" by Kimberly Truesdale.....4 Teacups
From the backcover..."Fifteen years before the events of Jane Austen's Persuasion, this is the story of how the Admiral and Mrs. Croft first meet". I enjoyed meeting one of my favorite Austen couples as they discover each other. There was much wit in the book. Lol, I hate that Admiral Croft, Captain in the time of the book, being called "Connie"(first name Conrad in the book). There were a couple of circumstances in the book where I had to stretch my disbelief abit far. However, that was made up for by some very moving scenes. I understand from her blog and the book backcover that the author hopes to write more stories involving Sophy and Adm Croft. I'll be onboard! I'm ready to sail with them!

[Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The pre-story of Sophy Croft from Jane Austen's Persuasion, as written by my amazing authoress friend, Kim!!!
Get to know Sophy when she is still Sophy Wentworth, brother to Frederick. Follow along as she meets Captain Croft, and starts to fall in love!
Fun to read and interesting to see the thoughts of Sophy and Connie through their journey together.
yay for austen, continued!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely book. So romantic. Though I knew how the book would end (any fan of Jane Austen's Persuasion would) I still found myself on pins and needles waiting for happily ever after. Now here's hoping the author will give us more adventures of Captain & Mrs. Croft. And maybe a little about how "Freddy" got his start aboard ship.

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Crofts; they're some of my favorite Austen people.
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This love story created for them is lovely. You can see shades of Anne Elliot in this Sophy Wetworth, and, given how much this Freddy Wentworth admires his older sister, you can see how Captain Wentworth came to love Anne in Persuasion.
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I did struggle a bit with Admiral Croft having the first name of Connie...it just didn't work for me at all!
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There's a sequel to this book, about the Croft's time at sea, that I'm interested in reading.
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"She was used to being an observer, never the observed, and so the captain's attentions had made her aware of something new. She liked being thought of. She liked the feeling that he was thinking of her when he was talking. She liked to think that he was talking to her alone, even when they were in company."

[Nell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very charming prequel to one of my favorite books! My Dear Sophy delves into the origin of the relationship between Sophia Wentworth and Admiral Croft, two supporting characters from Jane Austen's Persuasion. It is hard to believe that this is Ms. Truesdale's first novel! Her character development, pacing, and plot will keep you happily engaged from beginning to end. I am hoping the author might be willing to explore some of the other residents of Milverton in future novels, as I am dying to know what happens to some of the other characters.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it. It was a very clear picture of Sophy and Captain Croft. I could just feel their youth and experiences. It was a story well told. I hope to read more of their adventures.

[Corinne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I avoid modern sequels to classics but this is an excellent and original "prequel" which does not take anything away from Austen's Persuasion. The dialog which so readily brings out the wit of the main characters, the simple loving families described, and the hesitancy of both Sophy and Conrad to express their feelings are so reminiscent of Jane Austen's style. A joy to read.

[Margrethe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

[Jeffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Kimberly Truesdale has clearly hit a grand slam with this incurable romantic! She has crafted a Jane Austen Persuasion prequel of the first order in every way.

The romance involves the young and charismatic Captain Conrad Croft and how he meets the love of his life Sophy Wentworth. Both the Crofts and Wentworths are friends and neighbors living in a small hamlet near the seacoast. Sophy loves her life there and has the respect and fondness of everyone in the community as the daughter of the town physician.

The new young curate has his eye on her for his partner in marriage and indeed Sophy is much attracted to him. However, young and dashing Captain Croft returns to his family and hometown after 14 years making his fortune at sea. He chances to encounter Sophy's youngest brother Frederick Wentworth on the road to home (yes, none other than Persuasion's Captain Wentworth!) and persuades the reckless young man to return from planning to run away.

The lively and animated young captain meets Sophy and the electric magnetism between the two begins almost immediately. They are thrown together quite often as the two families are so closely knit by distance and friendship and Sophy begins to dream about the world that Captain Croft so magically tells about in his adventures on board ship.

Poor Sophy! She agonizes about whom she should marry: The safe and secure life with the young curate or the risky but adventurous life with the enthusiastic young sailor. The author's handling of the budding romance between Sophy and Captain Croft is some of the most endearing, heart-swelling dialogue I have yet encountered in an historical romance or ANY romance for that matter. The private thoughts and hopes of the hero and heroine are simply exquisite.

For anyone familiar with Persuasion we all know the outcome but the "getting there" in My Dear Sophy is almost unparalleled in a work of this kind. So taken was I with this tale that I went and immediately downloaded the author's other work The Wrong Woman. What a talent! What a story! Would Jane Austen approve? I should think so!(less)

[Mystica · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple straight forward love story with not very many complications. The path of true love in this instance did not have many obstacles and it made for a simple reading pleasure.

When one is flat out working, this was an ideal light hearted read. Especially for those who like Jane Austen and its variations.

Sophie lives in Milverton, sleepy where nothing happens. Being the doctor's daughter she is the person who runs the household, looks after her two younger brothers and her father her mother having died years before. She is twenty three years old and has almost given up hope of meeting anyone who will marry her. There is the young curate who is definitely interested and interesting but is he the one.

The arrival of the friendly, outgoing Captain Connie turns everything around and from then one you know where this story is going.

Nice, neat ending! a bit too neat and a bit too smooth without any obstacles but pleasant.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A prequel to Jane Austen's Persuasion. How did Mrs and Admiral Croft met? This is a delightful telling of that tale. As the daughter of a Doctor situated in the town of Milverton and with two younger brothers Edward and Frederick her daily life is fairly predictable. Until Captain Conrad Croft returns to visit his parents.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was a nice breezy account of one of Jane Austen's minor characters--Mrs. Croft from Persuasion. It was easy to read and simple, but nice little story. Also nice to see a background for Frederick Croft.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

oh I liked this. Nice to visit favorite characters. A great vision of the Croft's backstory.

[Amie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute prequel to Persuasion.

[Gezellig · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Croft's relationship and it was nice to see their story.