Ms. Klassen certainly has done her homework! Every night as I curled up with this book in bed, I found myself transported to Regency England enduring the struggles, fears, and hopes of a English governess. The characters were real and endearing and I desperately wanted things to work out for all of them. I wouldn't classify this as a romance, but more of women's fiction with a romantic twist. The end of the book brings many twists and surprises but leaves the reader with a satisfied sigh. This is the second book I've read of Ms. Klassen's and I'm looking forward to reading more from her.
I'm willing to give my copy away, but I have to warn you, I foolishly marked in it while I was reading. It's a habit of mine to mark phrases that stand out to me, so this is a used book with a tiny bit of marking in it. If you'd be interested in winning it, please leave a comment with your email address.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
I've been wanting to read this book.Please put my name in.tracee77@windstream.net
ReplyDeletei've enjoyed Julie Klassen's previous writings...i'm sure i will love her latest as well...thanks for 'sharing' your copy MaryLu.
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I loved Lady of Milkweed Manor and would thoroughly enjoy a chance a chance to read this one- used or not! Thank you, thank you for the chance and your generosity!
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I loved Lady of Milkweed Manor and The Apothecary's Daughter and am looking foward to reading this one. Please enter me in the drawing. krystal.chestnut@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI loved both of her other books and would liked to be included in the giveaway. Thank you. gasweetheart211[at]netscape(dot)net
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I noticed this book on Christianbook.com and have been meaning to get a copy - please enter me!
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Please enter me! I would love a copy of this book...heard great things about this author!
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Molly
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I've been trying to win this one! Please enter me!
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Would love to read and own a copy of this book. And would love to own a book that has your notes or underlining marks in it! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I've read The Milkeweed Manor and enjoyed it. I would love to own one of her books! I hope I win! =)
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I'm also giving away a copy of "The Silent Governess" on my blog. http://christinabanks.blogspot.com/2010/01/book-review-and-giveaway-silent.html
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love Julie Klassen's writing. She writes exceptionally well! Please include me!
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I loved her other 2 books & have been anxiously waiting for a chance to read this one! I would LOVE a chance to win a copy! <3
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ooh! I have been wanting to read this one and I don't care about the marking. Please enter me. Thank you!
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*Cool* It looks like an interesting book, and I absolutely love the Regency Era! =)
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You don't have to enter me. It's not foolish to mark things in a book (that or it is, but I do it all the time, so I'd like to think it isn't foolish.)=D
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Personally I do not, but I just wondered if you did...
-Abby Anne
I'd like a chance to win this book! Thanks so much! :)
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Congrats Sara Coulas!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good author and a good book. I would love to read it. And im pretty sure everyone here that really likes you and your books would go crazy if they got a book that had markings from you in it. ;) lol.
Have a great weekend to you to MaryLu!
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"The Silent Governess" was a very good book! I'd recommend it to anyone!
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This book looks great! I especially love the cover (I believe cloaks should become much more fashionable in our day and age). Sounds like a great book!
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Amy (artsyrockerchick@aim.com)
P.S. I always mark up my books, too, especially when I've got to write a review for my site.
ohhhh id love to! definitely put my name in! it sounds absolutely delicious!
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Marked phrases won't bother me a bit, MaryLu. I'll enjoy seeing what stood out to you. I'm eager to try one of Julie's books and appreciate the chance to win a copy.
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I have loved reading Ms. Klassen's other two other books especially the Milkweed Manor and have wanted to read her newest novel. She does transport you back in time and keeps you up at night wanted to know how it will all end. Thanks you for sharing your book.
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