Better late than never (late because of my posting, not our dear author!) we have a Q&A with author Laurie Viera Rigler. Welcome to the blog, Laurie!
Hi, Kristen and everyone in the book group! I'm delighted that you enjoyed discussing the book. Here are my answers to your questions:
Why didn't Courtney play the "amnesia card" sooner? It seems like she would have avoided a lot of uncomfortable questions!
Mrs. Mansfield is such a threatening figure that Courtney is wise to try and hide any sort of mental "defect" from her. Remember that Mrs. M is holding the threat of commitment to an asylum over Courtney/Jane's head. And then there is the good doctor, who would enjoy resuming his bleeding treatments.
What did Courtney learn about male and female relationships from her encounter with Andrew?
That she wanted more than just casual sex and transitory pleasure, and that some things haven't changed in 200 years.
Did you intend for the fortune teller to wrap up the questions about Jane's and Courtney's shared consciousness?
The fortuneteller told Courtney what she was capable of hearing, or what she would eventually understand. Same for Jane. Each according to her capacity for understanding, you might say.
Why didn't Courtney finish reading Jane's letters?
Sometimes when we long for something, being faced with what we wish for can be overwhelming. Courtney needs to digest the fact that she has made this find. These papers, after all, are not just anyone's personal history; they represent the personal history of the life she is inhabiting. She certainly intended to go back into that room and read the rest of Jane's papers. And, if you subscribe to the interpretation of the ending that sees Courtney as staying in the 19th century, then that would mean she does read those letters... Ah, yes, interpretations of the ending. They are as varied and as fascinating as the people who have read my book. You might enjoy visiting my website, http://janeaustenaddict.com, and check out the forum thread that is devoted to the ending.
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