Shadows of Swanford Abbey, Julie Klassen
Shadows of Swanford Abbey, Julie Klassen
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Shadows of Swanford Abbey

Author: Julie Klassen

Narrator: Elizabeth Jasicki

Unabridged: 13 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/07/2021


Synopsis

Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this atmospheric Regency tale brimming with mystery, intrigue, and romance.

When Miss Rebecca Lane returns to her home village after a few years away, her brother begs for a favor: go to nearby Swanford Abbey and deliver his manuscript to an author staying there who could help him get published. Feeling responsible
for her brother’s desperate state, she reluctantly agrees.

The medieval monastery turned grand hotel is rumored to be haunted. Once there, Rebecca begins noticing strange things, including a figure in a hooded black gown gliding silently through the abbey’s cloisters. For all its renovations and
veneer of luxury, the ancient foundations seem to echo with whispers of the past—including her own. For there she encounters Sir Frederick—magistrate, widower, and former neighbor—who long ago broke her heart.

When the famous author is found murdered in the abbey, Sir Frederick begins questioning staff and guests and quickly discovers that several people held grudges against the man, including Miss Lane and her brother. Haunted by a
painful betrayal in his past, Sir Frederick searches for answers but is torn between his growing feelings for Rebecca and his pursuit of the truth. For Miss Lane is clearly hiding something. …

About Julie Klassen

Julie Klassen loves all things Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over a million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. She has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing’s Best Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, worked in publishing for sixteen years, and now writes full-time. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Oceana on January 24, 2022

I enjoyed it! I really like isolated settings, especially big houses and this book does it well. The murder investigation allowed for some background on the characters that was nice to have. I liked that there were two different mysteries that got solved too. The two main characters prayed and though......more

Goodreads review by Jocelyn on February 10, 2022

Loved all the characters and the mystery in this one! The romance was very light which I didn't mind at all. Another wonderful novel from a favorite author. I love all the nods to Gothic novels with this one, and yet it wasn't dark or disturbing in the least. Just fascinating and fun.......more

Goodreads review by Amanda (BookLoverAmanda) on May 14, 2024

Shadows of Swanford Abbey - Julie Klassen - 4 Stars I am so glad I read Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen last year because this had the perfect atmosphere that reminded me of a good Jane Austen meets Agatha Christie regency story! Very reminiscent of the Northanger Abbey itself - so I loved that! Jul......more

Goodreads review by Grace on January 26, 2022

Stars: 3.5 Synopsis: Rebecca Lane returned to her hometown only for a short visit with her brother John...but when he ropes her into his scheme to get his novel published and sends her to the local convent-turned-hotel Swanford Abbey, she ends up confronting the unexpected, including lost love, ghost......more

Goodreads review by Mimi on December 13, 2021

Goodness this was such a fun story! It was absolutely classic Julie Klassen, but the mystery added in was absolutely delightful! I just loved getting to know Miss Rebecca Lane! What a wonderful young lady who has been through so much with her family. Coming back to her home to find her brother still......more