Title: A
Winter by the Sea
Series: On
Devonshire Shores (Book 2)
Author: Julie
Klassen
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Inspirational
Fiction
Publisher: Bethany
House Publishers (December 5, 2023)
Length: (448)
pages
Format: Trade Paperback,
eBook, & Audiobook
ISBN: 978-0764234286
Tour
Dates: December 4 – 18, 2023
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Royalty
comes to Sidmouth, bringing unexpected danger and the sweet possibility of
romance. . . .
When the Duke and Duchess of Kent and their daughter--the future Queen
Victoria--rent neighboring Woolbrook Cottage for the winter, the Summers
sisters are called upon to host three of the royal family's male staff in their
seaside house. But they soon realize they've invited secrets and intrigue into
their home.
Meanwhile, Emily Summers longs to become an author. A local publisher offers to
consider her novel if she will first write a Sidmouth guidebook for him. Emily
agrees and begins researching the area with help from the Duke of Kent's
handsome private secretary. But a surprise visitor from her past shows up at
Sea View, leaving Emily torn between the desires she's long held dear and her
budding dreams for the future.
Return to the Devonshire coast with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are
tested, secrets come to light, and new love emerges.
BOOK REVIEW
It was
wonderful taking a second visit with the sisters at Sea View. This one focused
a bit more on Emily and her perspective. This time, royalty is in town and they
are hosting some of the staff. The characters are colorful and interesting and
the sisters are ever learning things in the process of their guest house.
Emily rubs shoulders with Queen Victoria herself as a baby as well as Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and his secretary.
The story is delightful and true to itself. Julie Klassen has done an amazing job in creating this world and introducing real characters as well as bringing sympathy to both the real and fictional. There are things to figure out and surprises to be had, but the essential story with Emily, gives her a lot to discover about herself and how others view her. She gains a strength that all must gain as they learn more about themselves and the world.
While there are no extraordinary mysteries or happenings, there is a realism to the story. There is nothing propelling the story at an unnatural pace. It is just sisters living and relating as well as learning from experiences as well as finding exactly what it is they do want for their happiness.
I loved this story and struggled to put it down when it was required. I look forward to seeing more of the sisters find their happily ever after,
I received an early copy from the publisher through NetGalley and this is my honest review.
PRAISE FOR A WINTER BY THE SEA
- “Enlivened by historical details of
the royal family’s 1819 visit to Devonshire, the narrative is propelled
forward by an irrepressible protagonist whose spunk will easily win
readers’ sympathy. This breezy and delightful installment is sure to
satisfy Klassen’s fans.”— Publisher’s Weekly
- “A Winter by the Sea is a
story about finding your purpose and realizing that the things we hope and
pray for...might not always be the things we truly need…
The On Devonshire Shores series is truly a delight.”— Lauren, The Books Script - “Julie Klassen has provided such a
beautiful escape with this series…I can't wait to see what comes next in
this series and will be highly anticipating book 3!!”— Tasha, Clean
Read Book Club
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