Book Synopsis
Anne Loveday, a surgeon's daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year.
Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sick-room nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne's sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia's spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady's maid. Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own. As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her determination to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real killer--and protect her heart--before it's too late?
Acclaimed Regency author Julie Klassen marries the best of historical romance and mystery in a novel full of English village charm, intrigue, and love.
Book Details
- Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
- Genre : Historical Romance/Mystery Suspense
- Publication date : December 2, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0764244868
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
Whispers at Painswick Court blends many genres in one story. Anne Loveday starts work as a nurse for an old, odd, wealthy widow. Soon, strange events make her question what she got into. Anne stands out as a kind, caring soul, true to her role.
Some things you'll find in this novel:
-A grumpy old patient facing danger
-Spoiled adult daughter
-Slow burn romance
-The ghost of King Charles haunting the manor
-A Murderer on the loose
-Basement dungeons
-Missing big kitchen knife
-Handsome doctors and old friends
-Twists and a shock ending
The story keeps you on edge with fake clues tossed everywhere. It all pulls together by the finish. There was the perfect amount of romance, intrigue, and family drama. You'll enjoy Whispers at Painswick Court if you're a fan of Agatha Christie and Jane Austen.
****Meet Author Julie Klassen****
Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her novels have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. She has also won the Minnesota Book Award, the Midwest Book Award, and Christian Retailing’s BEST Award. Julie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Visit www.julieklassen.com and talesfromivyhill.com for more information.
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