Captain Matthew Bryant, returning to England successful and wealthy after the Napoleonic wars, leases an impressive estate from a cash-poor nobleman, determined to show the society beauty who once rejected him what a colossal mistake she made. When he discovers an old gatehouse on the property, he is immediately intrigued by its striking young inhabitant and sets out to uncover her identity, and her past. But the more he learns about her, the more he realizes he must distance himself. Falling in love with an outcast would ruin his well-laid plans.
The old gatehouse holds secrets of its own. Can Mariah and Captain Bryant uncover them before the cunning heir to the estate buries them forever?
When I read that Captain Bryant was inspired by Captain Wentworth of Persuasion and Horatio Hornblower, and that Mariah was a secret author, I knew I had to read this book (as well as loving every one of Julie's book so far). This was a delightful read with a couple of surprises. I want to visit that place on the cover. If you have not read Julie's books, do yourself a favor and pick one up.Author: Julie Klassen
Published: January 2011
Pages: 391
Genre: Historical Fiction
Source: Library
Finished: 5-22-11
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5 comments:
Oh, I will be reading this one for sure!! I love Klassen's writing and this one sounds wonderful!!
This sounds wonderful and I have not heard of it --- definitely adding this to my list. Thanks so much for the great recommendation!
What?! Another blogger sent me this one but I didn't realize that the hero was inspired by Captain Wentworth! I'll have to move it closer to the top of my pile.
Oh I will so try this one! I wonder of that cover place is real indeed :)
I like the sound of this. I love Persuasion and I really liked Hornblower :D
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