Hello reader and writer friends! Who doesn’t love a new book for Christmas? I sure do. I have two new books this year and I hope you will come to the release party, or order the book for yourself or a friend. Either way, I am thankful for each and every one of you, now as Thanksgiving approaches, and throughout the year.
If you live near St. Paul, Minnesota, I hope you will join me for the biggest night of my year. Book release parties are always a fun time of seeing old friends and learning about new books. Please join us to celebrate the release of Whispers at Painswick Court (12/2) as well as A Sea View Christmas (now available)!
Tuesday, December 2nd at 7 pm, Barnes & Noble, 2100 Snelling Ave N Roseville, MN
Here’s a description of Whispers at Painswick Court:
Anne Loveday, a surgeon’s daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. She is asked to serve as sick-room nurse to village matriarch, 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?
Available for Pre-Order Now
If you live too far away to attend the Book Launch, I invite you to order Whispers at Painswick Court from your favorite local bookstore or online retailer. Links HERE.
Early Praise for Whispers at Painswick Court:
“Klassen again employs her vast knowledge of historical medicine to weave a tale of wounded people trying to heal in all the wrong ways . . . .A good pick for readers who enjoy the work of Abigail Wilson and Sarah E. Ladd.” —Library Journal
“With measured pacing that builds to a gripping climax, the story explores the lengths we will go to protect a loved one against the constraints of social expectations on the heart’s desires.” —Booklist
“With the mystery of a Christie tale, the romance of Austen, and the Gothic flair of a Brontë, Whispers at Painswick Court truly has it all! This one will keep you guessing until the very end—and what a satisfying end it is. Don’t miss this Regency story of love and intrigue—another Julie Klassen classic!” —Michelle Griep, award-winning author
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Congratulations on releasing two books this year! I have already read and reviewed A Sea View Christmas – absolutely wonderful! I wanted it to keep going – love this family and series, and may want to reread after the new year. If I lived near you, I would be at your signing, but alas, I live in Virginia. Will be putting in my order. It sounds intriguing.
Thanks, Betty. Hope you’ll enjoy the new book.
I love that you do a book release party every year, Julie! I know it will be wonderful. 🙂
Thanks, Becky.
Julie, I wish the best of everything. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Book Release. I have ordered Whispers at Painswick Court. Can’t wait for it to come. Here’s to another cup of coffee.
Thank you, Judie And thanks for ordering the book!
Congratulations on your upcoming book release!
I read and enjoyed “A Sea View Christmas” this month. It was a lovely ending to the series. And Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks, Elisa. Glad to hear it!