Film Adapations

Film and Television adaptation of our favourite stories 

Introducing a new segment! Created to celebrate the release of the new Jane Eyre film (2011) released on March 11 (in the U.S) From Page To Screen is a new segment dedicated to checking out adaptations of our favourite books. Since Jane Eyre doesn't come out in Australia until August (that's a five month difference!) I will start with a class: Pride and Prejudice. 

The Conquerer's Lady by Terri Brisbin

#46 of 200

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harlequin
Country: U.S
Publication Date: July 2009
ISBN: 0373295545
Page Count: 288

Strong, ruthless, brave and honorable, Giles Fitzhenry is a born warrior who has never been able to shake off the shame of his illegitimate birth. To save her people and lands, the lady Fayth is forced to marry this powerful Breton knight. She yearns to be rid of her unwelcome husband, although a deep desire stirs each time she looks into his piercing gaze. Now Giles has conquered all, but the ultimate battle will be for his new lady's love—and her utter surrender!

The first of Terri Brisbin's Knights of Brittany trilogy The Conqueror's Lady is a remarkable historical adventure full of romance and danger. Set during the Normandy conquest of England in 1066, The Conqueror's Lady and the rest of the trilogy follow the dangers faced by three of William's Knights. Giles Fitzhenry was illegitimately born to a Norman Lord and is given dangerous land to conquer in William's name. In order to give legitimacy to his new title and lands, Giles must wed the young daughter of the last Lord. Unfortunately for Giles the lady Fayth is determined to make him work for his new estate and for her love.

Tick Tock Tuesday

Tick Tock Tuesday is an awesome meme hosted by The Book Bell. We tell you what we've been anxious to read, and give you a tantalising glimpse into the story.

Timeless by Alexandra Monir

When tragedy strikes Michele Windsor’s world, she is forced to uproot her life and move across the country to New York City, to live with the wealthy, aristocratic grandparents she’s never met. In their old Fifth Avenue mansion filled with a century’s worth of family secrets, Michele discovers a diary that hurtles her back in time to the year 1910. There, in the midst of the glamorous Gilded Age, Michele meets the young man with striking blue eyes who has haunted her dreams all her life – a man she always wished was real, but never imagined could actually exist. And she finds herself falling for him, into an otherworldly, time-crossed romance. 
Michele is soon leading a double life, struggling to balance her contemporary high school world with her escapes into the past. But when she stumbles upon a terrible discovery, she is propelled on a race through history to save the boy she loves – a quest that will determine the fate of both of their lives.

Dark Mirror by M.J Putney

Lady Victoria Mansfield, youngest daughter of the earl and countess of Fairmount, is destined for a charmed life. Soon she will be presented during the London season, where she can choose a mate worthy of her status.
Yet Tory has a shameful secret—a secret so powerful that, if exposed, itcould strip her of her position and disgrace her family forever. Tory’s blood is tainted . . . by magic.
When a shocking accident forces Tory to demonstrate her despised skill, the secret she’s fought so hard to hide is revealed for all to see. She is immediately exiled to Lackland Abbey, a reform school for young men and women in her position. There she will learn to suppress her deplorable talents and maybe, if she’s one of the lucky ones, be able to return to society.
But Tory’s life is about to change forever. All that she’s ever known or considered important will be challenged. What lies ahead is only the beginning of a strange and wonderful journey into a world where destiny and magic come together, where true love and friendship find her, and where courage and strength of character are the only things that determine a young girl’s worth.