Ebsershoff, the author of the original novel, was not satisfied with the film over significant plot changes the producers made. Most significantly of these was to exclude Jordan's homosexuality, as presented in the novel, and present him as a heterosexual character.‘The 19th Wife’ Author Miffed With Lifetime For Changing Gay Theme ‘The 19th Wife’ Author Miffed With Lifetime For Changing Gay Theme Thai Indian News. 14 September 2010
