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Julie Klassen

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Historical Fiction

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Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her books, The Silent Governess, The Girl in the Gatehouse, and The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. She has also won the Midwest Book Award, the Minnesota Book Award, and Christian Retailing’s BEST Award, and been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Awards and ACFW’s Carol Awards. She blogs at http://www.inspiredbylifeandfiction.com.
Julie and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Average rating: 3.96 · 151,055 ratings · 17,620 reviews · 41 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Apothecary's Daughter 3.80 avg rating — 25,125 ratings — published 2009 — 32 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Silent Governess really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 14,272 ratings — published 2010 — 34 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Maid of Fairbourne Hall 4.07 avg rating — 13,757 ratings — published 2012 — 21 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Girl in the Gatehouse 3.87 avg rating — 12,601 ratings — published 2010 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tutor's Daughter 4.07 avg rating — 11,546 ratings — published 2013 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Secret of Pembrooke Park: 4.04 avg rating — 11,361 ratings — published 2014 — 30 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lady of Milkweed Manor 3.92 avg rating — 9,073 ratings — published 2007 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Painter's Daughter: (A Marriage of Convenience Historical Regency Romance Novel) 4.05 avg rating — 8,496 ratings — published 2015 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales from Ivy Hill, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 7,581 ratings — published 2016 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dancing Master 3.67 avg rating — 6,114 ratings — published 2013 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Tales from Ivy Hill (3 books)
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On Devonshire Shores (2 books)
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Joy to the World: A Regency Christmas Collection

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Julie Klassen answered Tammy Rogers's question: I just finished reading The Sisters Of Sea View! One of the best books I’ve read this year! The Major and Viola, Swoon! My question, Did Mr. Stanley care for Emily? I have so many questions, can’t wait for the second book! Thank you for reading The Sisters of Sea View. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Mr. Stanley cared for Emily and if things in his life had been different, he might have pursued her. But as a man of honor, he could not. Hope that helps!
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Julie Klassen answered ✨ Tazannah Taz Gresheld ✨'s question: Do you have to read the tales from Ivy hill series to understand an Ivy hill christmas? You will understand An Ivy Hill Christmas without reading the series, although I hope it will inspire you to read the others! :)
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Julie Klassen rated a book really liked it Christmas at the Cornish Guest House by Emma Burstall (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Enjoyable escape to Cornwall. Love the sense of community the author builds.
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Julie Klassen rated a book really liked it The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book, especially after watching the film based on the stage production, Come from Away. I recommend both the book and the play!
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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

tags: humor, romance

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“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

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

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Veiled in Smoke Jocelyn Green

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A Deep Divide Kimberley Woodhouse

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Beyond the Silence Tracie Peterson Kimberley Woodhouse

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On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor Jaime Jo Wright

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Along the Rio Grande by Tracie Peterson (write-in)

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Shadows of Swanford Abbey Julie Klassen

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A Daughter's Inheritance Tracie Peterson Judith Miller (write-in)

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Bridge of Gold Kimberley Woodhouse (write-in)

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Veiled in smoke (write-in)

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Drawn by the Current by Jocelyn Green (write-in)

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Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green (write-in)

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Ever Constant by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse (write-in)

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Treasured Grace Tracie Peterson

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Spin Darcie J. Gudger

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The Gift of the Matchmaker Becca Whitham

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In the Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse

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