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The Silent Governess

By: Julie Klassen
Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
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With the stunning prose and engaging characters of The Silent Governess, Christy Award finalist Julie Klassen whisks listeners away to Regency England for a compelling tale of romance and intrigue. Thinking she’s guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home and stumbles upon a grand estate—and a damaging secret. To ensure her silence, Lord Bradley insists she serve in his opulent manor.

©2009 Julie Klassen (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance

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Critic reviews

“Klassen expertly infuses her … inspirational tale with a gothic atmosphere, resulting in a sweetly intriguing romance worthy of Victoria Holt.” ( Booklist)
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A very good novel, beautifully written and beautifully narrated. Remined me a little of Jane Eyre, one of my favourite novels of all time. Very cleverly written and many twists and turns near the end. I love this author, and this is the fourth of her novels I have listened to. But this one and the Painter's Daughter had the same effect on me, I couldn't stop listening. Both books have really good stories, and I would highly recommend them both. Lovely and calming to listen to, and a lovely bit of escapism. Just beautiful! 🤍 📚

A Beautiful Novel

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Sympathetic study of life of a young woman in the rigid social order in regency Britain.
The uncertainties created by dependence on financial support and strict rules of inheritance, glimpses of tragedy and fragility of life. Happiness achieved at last in a diverting and satisfying story.

Captivating story of love and family relationships .

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A lovely wholesome story beautifully and captivatingly written. Beautifully narrated. I will definitely read more out the writes books.

Lovely

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A captivating story. Brilliantly read. I found it hard to stop listening. It has a satisfying conclusion.

a very satisfying story. A joy to listen to.

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I like the depth of the story, it was not a vehicle for multiple sex scenes, but a well rounded story with engaging characters.

well written, complex plot, very enjoyable

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Easy to listen to story. Family secrets. Always making you want to know more. Well written and narrative. Really enjoyed. Well worth reading.

Intriguing story

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I very much enjoyed this story with its multilayered storylines and socially diverse cast of characters. Well written with a definite feel of the classics. Easy to understand and not too flowery. I especially enjoyed how every single strand to this story was neatly woven back into the whole and expertly tied off.

A very satisfying conclusion

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I put up with the religious mumbo jumbo because Julie Klassen normally tells a good story. This was not up to her usual standard. The end was nauseatingly mawkish.

Treacly

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No spark and hated main male character Would give a miss….. so boring. Wish I hadn’t bothered

Slow

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