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The Silent Governess

Julie Klassen
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The Silent Governess

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Julie Klassen

The Silent Governess

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

440

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Christian
Period
Regency Era
Setting

England • 19th century

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen, a young woman discovers a dark secret that forces her to flee her home. She becomes a governess at an English estate, where she uncovers the enigmatic past of the household. As trust and relationships develop, she must navigate her newfound role and the secrets that entwine her fate.

Mysterious

Romantic

Suspenseful

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

16,827 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In The Silent Governess, Julie Klassen excellently crafts a historical romance, appealing with its detailed Regency setting and engaging plot. Readers praise its well-developed characters and intriguing mystery. However, some find the pacing slow and predictability in the storyline. Overall, it's a rewarding read for fans of historical fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Silent Governess?

Readers who enjoy The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen would likely appreciate historical romance with mystery elements, similar to fans of Jane Austen's works and those who relish the intrigue of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. They would favor stories set in Regency England with strong female protagonists and themes of identity and redemption.

4.3

16,827 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

440

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Christian
Period
Regency Era
Setting

England • 19th century

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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