This book was absolutely phenomenal! I loved the way the plot kept twisting and kept me turning the page. By the time I reached the middle of the book, I couldn't believe that the story wasn't over--but it just kept getting better! The relationships between all the characters were believable and ...
This was the first book I read from Julie Klassen. I rate this book 3 stars. It was a pleasant, clean read. I enjoyed the mystery in the story and there were enough twists in the plot to make it interesting. However, I did not find the romance between the main characters exciting enough for my li...
regency era book in the style of Jane Austen but with sturdier, feistier everyday heroine. This girl manages to pass herself off as a maid, ha ha, and accidentally winds up in the country home of a remote acquaintance. She manages to do her work, ahem, and lasts long enough to evade the intrigu...
I have loved all of Julie Klassen's books, however, "The Girl in the Gatehouse" is one of my favorites! I liked this one nearly as much as her first book, "The Lady of Milkweed Manor." As a huge Regency and Jane Austen, I loved the parallels between this story and Austen's tales--both through nam...
just completed!It was a nice read but I find the conflict/mystery wasn't as interesting as The Silent GovernessThere were parts that I didn't get,- why was Sir Giles so lax and laidback in the affairs of his house? He wasn't ill so surely he could help manage some of the issues, especially the fi...
This was a good enough read-- I liked the second half much more. At times I felt like considering Emma was supposedly a "bluestocking" and so smart, she was presented as a real idiot at times (e.g., her speech). Henry was wonderful, albeit typical. There are two surprises in this book that you...
This was a bipolar book. Every character seemed to have a Dr. Jekyl side and a Mr. Hyde side with no real motive behind the change. Lizzie seemed like a pretty terrible person, so what incentive did she have to be nice at all? It was strange for me.I was intrigued by the mystery woven into the bo...
Julia Klassen is in my top 5 authors. The Dancing Master was a great read. It started a little slow, but I realized she was laying the ground work for some great character development in her hero and heroine. Julia and Alec both struggled with family secrets that shaped their lives. Julia gre...
I seem to like the types of books that Julie Klassen writes. Well I guess that makes sense because I always loved those Jane Austen type of movies & books. Klassen writes within that historical period. But as with her previous novel that I read, somehow she makes it relatable to modern life. Peop...
The Girl in the Gatehouse by Julie KlassenI enjoyed this nice, light old fashioned romance story that was perfect for my family camping holiday. It was also great that I could read it and not worry if my boys looked over my shoulder while we all read on the beach! I liked the added little myst...
I picked up this book because a well-respected reading friend said it was a "modern-day Jane Austen." Let me assure you, this ain't no Jane Austen! And that's OK, but just let it be known. The story takes place in the early 1800s, so you read about the same era, and most of the language seems r...
I literally read this book in one day. It was filled with so much drama, mystery, and yes romance. I could hardly put it down for five minutes. One thing that I really liked about this book is that although it did have the romance in it, it wasn’t the focus of the story. I feel that a lot of auth...
This book gave me a happy sigh. Not that it's trite and fluffy, but it definitely satisfied me. I'm usually not a huge mystery fan, but mix it with christian regency romance--you've got me! I loved the main character, Abigail. I really respected her practicality and brains (even though I figured ...
Perhaps Dr. Graves’s latest treatments were helping after all. “I’ve made tea and toast,” he announced with pride. “Had a taste for blood sausage, as well, so I’m frying a few slices if you’d care for any. She shuddered. “You know I cannot abide the stuff. But tea and toast sounds just the thing....
It was a condition he rarely found himself in and did not like it. He was usually a man of sharp judgment, of accurate first impressions, and of swift action. Now he felt off-balance, strangely unsettled and unsure how to proceed. He had traveled to Devonshire with a clear idea of what was expect...
She rose gingerly from bed and opened it.“Hello, Dr. Taylor.”“You needn’t have gotten up.”“I do not mind.”“Most physicians insist on a full month’s recovery. But I see it as a good sign that you are up and about already.”She nodded, briefly attempting a smile. “I suppose you are wanting your daug...