A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

The Dancing Master - Julie Klassen

Julie Klassen is one of my favorite authors.  When I see that she has another book getting ready to come out, I look forward to it with anticipation.  In the past, I have read The Tutor’s Daughter, Lady of Milkweed Manor, The Maid of Fairborne Hall, The Girl in the Gatehouse and The Silent Governess.

Julia would love to leave Beaworthy.  Her mother is smothering her and always criticizing her.  She looks for a way out and imagines what it would be like to escape.  Never feeling love from her father and doubting her mother’s love, she acts impulsively and doesn’t think about consequences.  The story of her birth is going to turn everything she believes upside down.

Alec and his family have come to town to escape the scandal in London.  Not wishing to bring further shame on his family, he is determined to keep the details of the scandal to himself and quietly start up his dancing and fencing school.  To his dismay, he finds out that dancing, while not illegal, is frowned upon by Julia’s mother – the leading lady of the area.  As a result, Alec takes a job as Lady Midwinter’s clerk, but he dreams about teaching.

Julie Klassen’s books always remind me of a Jane Austen story and I really love that.  I appreciated the research that went into this book.  I never connected fencing and dancing, but when I think about it, it does make sense.  This book has it all: mystery, suspense, romance.  You get resolution for all the main characters in the epilogue, which is a great addition.  As usual, this book is a winner and I have no problems giving it my Good Book! review.

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for an honest review.


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