Lady of Milkweed Manor

Name: Lady of Milkweed Manor
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Julie Klassen
ISBN: 9781436133586

Author: Julie Klassen

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Unabridged: 12 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/03/2008

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious

Synopsis

In the style of Jane Austen, debut author Julie Klassen delivers a compelling Regency Era novel. A vicar's daughter avoids her neighbors' scorn by finding refuge in London's Milkweed Manor, a mysterious bastion of old secrets and new life. Trying to conceal her identity, she encounters a former suitor with secrets of his own. Resolved to protect their loved ones, neither realizes the level of self-sacrifice this will require. "This strangely sad, yet hopeful tale ... will make your heart sing." -Edgy Inspirational

About Julie Klassen

Julie Klassen loves all things Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over a million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. She has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing’s Best Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, worked in publishing for sixteen years, and now writes full-time. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle on January 26, 2008

This is truly one of the most emotionally gripping novels I've ever read and it is sure to make my best of 2008 list. My heart pounded with anticipation so many times I lost count. Just when I thought I knew what would happen next, something different took place. The author did an amazing job pullin......more

Goodreads review by Bibiana on January 21, 2024

3,75⭐️ Lo que he llegado a sufrir con este libro. Tuve que parar un par de veces, porque me era imposible continuar de lo mal que lo estaba pasando debido a la frustración y el dolor. Pero me ha hecho sentir mucho! Y me ha enganchado de principio a fin.......more

Goodreads review by Gretchen on June 20, 2020

Wow! What a splendid gothic regency ride! This is a redemption story with a ton of juicy drama & secrets... definitely a page turner!! I wanted the two protagonists to get together & find happiness so baddd! The ending I had to read twice cause it makes you think it ended one way & then it twists on......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on September 28, 2015

I love this book! And it took a million turns and had me so upset at times but I love the way Klassen writes a story.......more