First Line Fridays: The Girl in the Gatehouse

Happy Friday readers and friends! Also, farewell to March? Posing that as a question because, how can it already be the end of March!? Time really does fly. Anyway, seeing as its Friday, it’s time for another edition of First Line Fridays, hosted by Hoarding Books.
My current read is The Girl in the Gatehouse . It’s one of Julie Klassen’s older books that I’ve just started reading this week. Here’s the first line.
“The end of the only life I’ve known,” thought Mariah Aubrey, looking back through the carriage window at the shrinking figures of her mother and sister.
I really like Julie Klassen’s writings. Really, what self-proclaimed Austenite wouldn’t be a fan of Julie Klassen? And honestly, even if you haven’t read Jane Austen’s books, there’s still enjoyment to be had whilst reading a Klassen novel. This makes the fifth novel I’ve read by her and I’ve enjoyed it thus far. I like the author theme and love that the heroine lives in a gatehouse.
Not it’s your turn. What’s the first line of your current read? And who are some authors that you go to feeling certain you’ll enjoy their books?
Have a great weekend, friends. Happy Easter!
-Miranda Atchley