Whispers at Painswick Court, Julie Klassen
Whispers at Painswick Court, Julie Klassen
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Whispers at Painswick Court

Author: Julie Klassen

Narrator: Elizabeth Jasicki

Unabridged: 11 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/02/2025

Synopsis

She expected her return to Painswick would bring memories of the past—not danger and romance.  Anne Loveday, a surgeon's daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place where she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year.  Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sickroom nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne's sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia's spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady's maid. Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own.  As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her resolution to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real culprit—and protect her heart—before it's too late? Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this compelling Regency-era novel laced with intrigue, love, and English village charm for fans of historical romance and whodunit mysteries.

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 Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee) on November 24, 2025

I absolutely loved this story! It was very entertaining. There is mystery, murder, a “ghost”, and romance. Anne is a wonderful character. I love her. She is brave, kind and smart. She really cares for others and tries to help them the best she can. She learned medical skills from her father and uses......more

Goodreads review by Jeanette on November 21, 2025

Wow! This book is amazing! I think it's my favorite book by Julie Klassen so far! There's mystery, intrigue, suspense, a "ghost" and a very sweet love story. The characters are written brilliantly! Each one had some sort of mysterious quality. I was immediately invested in their stories. Anne is a w......more

Goodreads review by Jacquelyn 💐 {This Rapunzel Reads} [Jesus Christ, my Living Hope] on December 04, 2025

3.5 rounded down for Goodreads. The cover is absolutely gorgeous and what made me buy it in the first place. Normally, I don’t love her books. There’s always something that I don’t like. 😂 I really liked the mystery part! That kept me turning the page and guessing who did it. I will have to say befor......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on December 02, 2025

4.5 stars Hold on to your reticules because Whispers at Painswick Court kept me uncertain until almost the very end which characters could be trusted… and which characters were hiding dangerous secrets. The tone of this deliciously Gothic romantic mystery by Julie Klassen reminded me (to my great de......more

Goodreads review by The_Power on October 08, 2025

It’s always a pleasure to read a book by Julie Klassen. She expertly weaves a story that both entertains and enthralls. This is a wonderful blend of mystery and romance that will have you turning pages as you try to figure out who is behind the happenings at Painswick Court. With a variety of charac......more

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