Meet author C.A.Castle | Cambridge Central Library

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Meet author C.A.Castle at the upcoming event hosted at the Cambridge Central Library. This exciting occasion will provide an opportunity to engage with the contemporary, queer homage to classic novels such as Jane Eyre and the works of Austen, titled "The Manor House Governess". C.A.Castle's exceptional literary skills are showcased in this brilliant and eloquent ode to Jane Eyre, with a captivating queer hero at its core. This unique piece of literature not only pays tribute to British classics but also adds its own warmth and wit to the narrative. It serves as a joyous and uplifting reminder that queerness can thrive in the present while embracing the literary past. C.A.Castle's extensive knowledge in nineteenth and twentieth-century literature, period adaptations, and queer studies, gained through an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, enhances the depth and authenticity of this remarkable work. The event will take place on November 25, 2023, at the wheelchair-accessible third floor of Cambridge Central Library, offering a comfortable space with padded chairs. For convenience, there is a baby change facility and accessible toilet available on-site. Blue badge holder parking is conveniently situated in the nearby Grand Arcade carpark. Admission to this event is free, making it an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in the literary world of C.A.Castle's The Manor House Governess.