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 right for the time, but it doesn't possess the aurora of greatness that I was hoping for.It's a cute, quick read. It's plot-driven and predictable, but clean. It's also VERY preachy. I'm a good Christian girl, and I like to read books with morals and values, but toward the end of the book (last 50 pages maybe?), I felt like I was getting nonstop sermons delivered in my lap. All of that being said, I will retain my copy because it's a decent read, and it was fun and light. I enjoyed reading it before bed each night. This is definitely an opinion review! This book was good but not great. I have read several other books by this author and have really liked Them. they had more depth or plot or something to them. Yes this book was a clean romance but it was all about the relationships and not enough other story. It was definitely what my hubby calls a fru fru fluffy book. But I was in the mood for a "fluffy" book. I did enjoy it. But I felt it was not Klassen's best book. I still look forward to reading more by her.
What do You think about Das Mädchen Im Torhaus (2012)?
It was okay. Maid of Fairbourne Hall was the best.
—tranlenhuan
Kate wanted me to read. It was a quick read.
—Taylor
