Julie Klassen





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Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She has been an advertising manager, fiction editor, and now works as a full-time novelist. Her 3rd book, The Silent Governess, won a 2010 Christy Award and was also a finalist in the Minnesota Book Awards, ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards, and the RITA Awards. Her latest book, The Girl in the Gatehouse, won the 2011 Christy Award for Historical Romance as well as a Midwest Book Award. Julie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She and her husband have two sons and live near St. Paul, Minnesota.



I wanted to let you know about my first-ever Facebook party and an amazing giveaway from my generous publisher to celebrate my new book The Maid of Fairbourne Hall. Grab a copy and then be sure to enter my Kindle Fire Giveaway and RSVP for my Author Chat party on Facebook. There will even be a chance to win Downton Abbey Seasons 1 and 2. I'd like to win that myself!





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Published on February 27, 2012 07:29 • 188 views • Tags: downton-abbey, julie-klassen, maid-of-fairbourne-hall, servants
Average rating: 3.82 · 13,085 ratings · 2,310 reviews · 6 distinct works
The Apothecary's Daughter
3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 6,462 ratings — published 2009 — 11 editions
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The Silent Governess
3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 2,153 ratings — published 2009 — 8 editions
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The Girl in the Gatehouse
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 1,805 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions
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Lady of Milkweed Manor
3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 1,608 ratings — published 2008 — 6 editions
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The Maid of Fairbourne Hall
4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 1,045 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
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Well-written, from down-to-earth confessions I could relate to, to the magical moments that stilled my soul and made me pause, stare into the distance, and think about my novels...and my life. I recommend this for writers, especially. And for anyone...more
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"Thanks, Jonelle. I just finished it last night. Well-written and thought-provoking. I could see myself reading it again. "
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Home Another Way by Christa Parrish
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Imperfect, irreverent, self-destructive main character (not for young readers) but really well done: funny, moving, and redemptive.
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The Dowry Of Miss Lydia Clark by Lawana Blackwell
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I've enjoyed many of Lawana Blackwell's novels, but this was one of my favorites.
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One of my all time favorite books.
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The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen
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Julie Klassen is the 21st century's Jane Austen! I knew she was good after reading The Apothocary’s Daughter, but The Maid of Fairbourne Hall really blew me away. Open this book and Klassen will transpor... "
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“Come to think of it, she did not speak a word. Yet I could have sworn she had the most beautiful voice.”
Julie Klassen, The Silent Governess

“Words are important to me. I listen to each one, weigh and measure it. If I cannot trust your words, how can I trust you?”
Julie Klassen, The Girl in the Gatehouse

“When you set yourself on fire, people love to come and see you burn.”
Julie Klassen, The Silent Governess

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Julie Klassen You're welcome! I appreciate your interest in my books.


Stephanie Thank you for your friendship Julie! I look forward to getting to know you and your books!


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Yas Thanks a lot for the accept Julie. I love your books. You got me into an entirely different genre!


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