On My Bookshelf: The Tutor’s Daughter

Historical fiction and period dramas are my little indulgence, and The Tutor’s Daughter hit the spot.  Set in Cornwall around the early 1800′s, The Tutor’s Daughter stirs together Jane Austen style with gothic mystery into a delectable dessert.  I couldn’t put it down; the more I read, the more drawn I was to the story.  The characters in The Tutor’s Daughter kept me guessing with that bit of formal romance that I love so much in Pride & Prejudice was perfectly displayed in this book.  The relationship between Emma and Henry reminded me a bit of Anne and Gilbert from my beloved Anne of Green Gables stories. There were so many strange little twists that kept me guessing, I just couldn’t focus on anything else while I read this book. Thank goodness for the slow cooker or my family wouldn’t have eaten until I finished the story.

Fans of Austen, Bronte, and similar literature will love the modest flirtation in The Tutor’s Daughter.  Downton Abbey fans will enjoy the interaction between the upstairs and downstairs characters.  The description of the architecture in these beautiful buildings just took me to Great Britain.  I couldn’t help but imagine the serene landscape that was constantly in the background of the intrigue.   The Tutor’s Daughter was the first of Klassen’s books that I’ve read.  It certainly won’t be the last.    One lucky winner can enter to win a copy of The Tutor’s Daughter in the Young Adult book giveaway I’m participating in!  The giveaway starts January 29 and ends Feb. 4.  This was a really fun book tour and I’m glad I got to be a part of it.
Julie is celebrating by giving away one of the new Paperwhite Kindles, Downton Abbey (season 3) and hosting a fun Author Chat Party on Facebook. (January 31st)

One fortunate winner will receive:

• A Kindle Paperwhite
• Downton Abbey, Season 3
• A Julie Klassen library (The Tutor’s Daughter, 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 on January 30th. Winner will be announced at “The Tutor’s Daughter Author Chat Party on January 31st. Connect with Julie, get a sneak peek of her next book, try your hand at the trivia contest, and chat with readers just like you. There will also be great giveaways – gift certificates, books and season 3 of Downton Abbey!

So grab your copy of The Tutor’s Daughter and join Julie on the evening of the January 31st for a chance to connect with Julie and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the book – don’t let that stop you from coming!)

Don’t miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 31st!