Thursday, March 1, 2012

The Maid of Fairbourne Hall


Don't miss the perfect blend of Regency-era romance and mystery in The Maid of Fairbourne Hall! Grab a copy and then be sure to enter Julie's Kindle Fire Giveaway and RSVP for her Author Chat party on Facebook! Swoon.




One fortunate winner will receive:



  • A brand new Kindle Fire


  • A Julie Klassen Library (The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, The Girl in the Gatehouse, and The Silent Governess)


Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends 3/14/12. Winner will be announced at Julie's Fairbourne Hall Book Chat Party on 3/15. Julie will be hosting an evening of chat, trivia and a sneak peek of her next book - bring your friends! She'll also be giving away some GREAT prizes: gift certificates, books and a Downton Abbey Prize Pack (Seasons 1 and 2)!

So grab your copy of The Maid of Fairbourne Hall and join Julie and friends on the evening of March 15th for a book chat party.




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Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP today and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on March 15th!

About the book:
To escape a scheme to marry her off to a dishonorable man, Margaret Macy flees London disguised as a housemaid. If she can remain unwed until her next birthday, she will receive an inheritance, and with it, sweet independence. But she never planned on actually working as a servant. And certainly not in the home of Nathaniel and Lewis Upchurch--both former suitors.
As she fumbles through the first real work of her life, Margaret struggles to keep her identity secret when suspicions arise and prying eyes visit Fairbourne Hall. Can she avoid a trap meant to force her from hiding?
About Julie:
Julie Klassen loves all things Jane--Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. She has won the Christy Award: Historical Romance for The Silent Governess (2010) and The Girl in the Gatehouse (2011) which also won the 2010 Midwest Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.

For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com
Link to buy the book:
My thoughts on the book:
First, I just love this time period (1800s!) such an elegant, great way of life.  I love the innocent act of courting, the faith in God, the dresses... oh the dresses!
My first Julie Klassen novel ever, and I must say I am hooked!  I loved the way her words painted pictures in my mind, how I could feel the pain of Nora's raw hands, the ache of her back, the pain of rejecting and the fear she felt.  Not only did Julie paint a great romance story, she intertwined a murder thrill as well! 
I was intrigued by the character development of Nora and how she really came into her self by the situations that God put her in.  I loved how not only were her eyes opened to the life of the servants, but the entire Upchurch household's eyes were opened, and thus (if the story were true) probably changed the lives of many! 
The genuine love of God in Nathaniel Upchurch was contagious to his servants, sister and let's hope his brother!
Thank you for such a great love story!  I look forward to reading more of Julie's books in the future!
I was sent this book by Litfuse for my honest review.  I was not paid to give positive feedback, with either money or gifts. 
*****Now for my giveaway!!!*****
  I will send one reader my copy of this book! 
All you must do is enter the above contest, and comment below.  If you want to share this contest on Facebook, twitter, blog, it is of course worth more entries!
This giveaway will end on March 5th, enter today!!

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