The Tutor’s Daughter
By Julie Klassen
When Emma Smallwood’s father accepts a
position as a live-in tutor for an upper class family, they never expect the
mystery and intrigue and even danger that will befall them in their new
lodgings. Long having run a small
academy for boys, Mr. Smallwood is devastated by the death of his wife, and
unable to continue offering a quality education for his students. As the enrollment dwindles to nothing, Emma
realizes they must have a new means of income.
An unexpected invitation from a former patron takes Emma and her father
to live at Ebbington Manor with the Weston family. Thought excited by the fresh outset for her
father, Emma is nervous about her reintroduction to the two brothers who were
former students of the Smallwood Academy - Henry and Phillip. She is wary of Henry because he was known to
pull all sorts of pranks on her, and was generally unkind during his time at
the Academy. Phillip was always kind and
friendly, and Emma fears she might have feelings for Phillip, and he for
her. As they settle into life at
Ebbington, strange things begin to happen around them – music and wailing in
the night, secretive behavior among the family, and even someone sneaking into
Emma’s bedchamber and taking her things.
The Smallwood’s new students, the youngest Weston brothers, are
reluctant pupils with a propensity for fighting and causing mischief. Can Emma sort out her feelings for the eldest
Weston brothers, and figure out who is leaving threatening messages for
her? Can the Weston family sort out
their secrets and keep the family’s honor unspoiled?
If you like Jane Austen’s works,
combined with a little bit of Nancy Drew, then this is a great book for
you. The author did a great job of
sketching out the character of each person in the story. The storyline was well developed and paced
well throughout the book, with little bits of the plot coming to light all
along the way. I really enjoyed the
author’s depiction of Emma’s fledgling faith, and God’s way of bringing her
back to Him. One of the characters (not going to spoil it for you) does a great
job of explaining the grace and mercy of God to Emma at her lowest point. The faith aspect of the book greatly added to
my enjoyment of the book. Overall, I
give this one an A: a great read for the Christian historical romance
reader. I am looking forward to reading
more by Julie Klassen!
I received a free copy of this book
from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZi5NQbkb0A&list=UUOTCh77FT1ZAyg-Mrj97HWw&index=4
Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZi5NQbkb0A&list=UUOTCh77FT1ZAyg-Mrj97HWw&index=4
No comments:
Post a Comment