Monday, January 21, 2013

The Tutor's Daughter

GIVEAWAY
KLASSEN, JULIE
THE TUTOR'S DAUGHTER

Emma Smallwood, determined to help her widowed father when his boarding school fails, accompanies him to the cliff-top manor of a baronet and his four sons. But soon after they arrive and begin teaching the two younger boys, mysterious things begin to happen. Who does Emma hear playing the pianoforte at night, only to find the music room empty? And who begins sneaking into her bedchamber, leaving behind strange mementoes?

The baronet's older sons, Phillip and Henry Weston, wrestle with problems--and secrets--of their own. They both remember the studious Miss Smallwood from their days at her father's academy. But now one of them finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her...

When suspicious acts escalate, can Emma figure out which brother to blame and which to trust with her heart?

My Review:

Regency meets Gothic in this exciting historical romance. Klassen gives us the ambiance of Austen's England combined with the suspense of the New Gothic genre. Think Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt. It's a winning cominbation that made The Tutor's Daughter a speed read because I couldn't put it down.

Captivating characters add layers of interest to the complex plot that kept me guessing and second-guessing until the very end. As in all of Klassen's books, I was immediately drawn back in time and found myself living every moment right along with Emma. The author's ability to engage all of a reader's senses makes each of her books a memorable read. This one is a gem from start to finish and belongs on every historical fan's TBR list.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Tutor's Daughter, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday January  27, 2013 Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

30 comments:

  1. Goodness, I'd want the book for the cover alone. I think I would display it face out on my bookshelves. :)

    rmjagears AT gmail DOT com

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  2. The cover is real eye candy, isn't it, Melissa? And it does justice to the book. Good luck!

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  3. I like the idea of captivating characters!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  4. This book sounds so intriguing! I can't wait to read it, thanks for the chance to win!

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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  5. I've heard a lot of good things about this book, and have enjoyed others I've read by Julie. Would definitely love to win! Can't wait to read it. :)

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  6. Whoops, forgot to include my email -- charityu.austenite[at]gmail[dot]com Sorry!

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  7. Good luck rubynreba, LizR and CharityU!

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  8. I saw the trailer for the novel last week and I am intrigued. Thank you for a fabulous post, as usual!!
    :)
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  9. Oooohhhh, I haven't seen the trailer. Dashing off to seek it out now! Good luck Amy!

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  10. I have read Gothic books and Regency books but a blend of the two has me very curious. I like that the heroine gets to play detective and there is a good mystery.
    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. Oh Na, I think you'll love this one then. Good luck!

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  12. Like the mystery twist....looking forward to reading...thanks for the giveaway,....and the review ....

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  13. I would very much like to read The Tutor's Daughter. It sounds like a very good book! Thank you for the review.
    may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. All of Julie's books are great! I have the rest on my bokshelf and would love to read this one and add it to my collection...

    Patty
    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  15. I am super excited to read this book!
    It looks and sounds so good!
    dymesich at juno dot com

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  16. I fell in love with Klassen's writing with The Maid of Fairbourne Hall! I can't wait to read this one!!

    bluerosesheart at yahoo dot com

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  17. Good luck Patty, Leah and Bluerose!

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  18. Thanks for another wonderful review and giveaway opportunity for The Tutor's Daughter! I'd love to win a copy!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  19. I would love to read this book. "Regency meets Gothic" sounds perfect.

    mcline(at)vistabeam(dot)com

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  20. This looks so good! I'm excited to read it! shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. I love Julie's books and would love to win this one. I buy each of them as they come out, when I can! martha(at)lclink(dot)com

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  22. Sounds like an intriguing book with both a historical setting and a mystery to boot. I would love to win.

    deamundy(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I am VERY anxious to read this book! Especially after your review! It sounds like a GREAT read!

    Amada Chavez

    amada_chavez{AT}yahoo{DOT}com

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  24. I would love to win this for my daughter, thank you for offering it as a giveaway.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  25. I'd love to win this book! I've never read any of Julie's books before.

    marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com

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  26. I just love the book cover! Thank you for the review :)
    samanthaakuiper(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. You had me at "gothic"!!! With everything shifting toward romantic suspense these days, I'd love to read this! Please enter me, and thanks!

    emily_reynolds(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  28. I would love to win a copy!
    bluegrassbirdie at gmail dot com

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  29. Phew -- this is a popular one. Good luck everyone!

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