Reviews:

"Christy winner Klassen mines another gem of a story from the rich Regency vein. In a tale of disguise and transformation with echoes of The Prince and the Pauper...Margaret's character and judgment are enriched as she works for a living. The upstairs-downstairs dynamic of the upper and serving classes puts meat on the story's bones. The reliable Klassen has produced a well-realized genre winner in which Christian elements are subtle and historically appropriate."
--Publishers Weekly, about The Maid of Fairbourne Hall

"Romance, mystery and secrets.... Klassen always brings freshness to her stories. Some Regency-era novels have stuffy, hands-off characters, but her characters are warm, witty and have style..."
--Patsy Glans, Romantic Times, 4.5 stars for The Maid of Fairbourne Hall

"This book has scandal, mystery, secrets and a budding romance. The characters are written in such detail the reader will forget they are fictional! Klassen has outdone herself with this latest novel. Her writing is comparable to Jane Austen's. She writes with passion and readers will not be able to put this book down."
--Romantic Times gave The Girl in the Gatehouse 4.5 stars and named it a "Top Pick"

" Christy and RITA nominee Klassen creates a wonderful cast of engaging characters while neatly stirring in a generous dash of mystery and danger into the plot of her latest, charmingly romantic inspirational romance."
-- Booklist about The Girl in the Gatehouse

"While Klassen keeps many plot-plates spinning simultaneously, the action is easy to follow and surprises pop as the story ends. ...The author has done her historical homework. Complexity of plot and characterization make this a cut above standard-issue historical romance."
--Publishers Weekly about The Girl in the Gatehouse

"This is an inspired and well-told story of mystery, intrigue and the politics of upstairs and downstairs folk in 19th-century England. The author takes the reader back in time effortlessly. If you enjoy Jane Austen or the Regency period, you will love this book."
--Terri Dukes, Romantic Times Book Reviews about The Silent Governess

"Klassen expertly infuses her Regency-set inspirational tale with a gothic atmosphere, resulting in a sweetly intriguing romance worthy of Victoria Holt."
--John Charles, Booklist, about The Silent Governess

"Klassen's debut novel, Lady of Milkweed Manor, was a Christy Award finalist, and her new Regency promises the same thanks to fine storytelling and knowledge of the apothecary's art. Lillian Haswell yearns to leave her father's apothecary shop in their small town and happily accepts an invitation to live in London. She leaves behind a handicapped brother, friends, her lonely father and memories of her lost mother, but finds that London holds its own troubles. Will Roger Bromley propose? What about the timid physician Adam Graves? And the dastardly Roderick Marlow? Will her humble origins ruin her chances of a good match? Klassen blends her tale well; each ingredient—romance, friendship, healing arts, mystery—is measured to produce a lively, lengthy tale that will satisfy Regency aficionados and general readers, too."
--Publishers Weekly

"The Apothecary's Daughter is another stunning read from Julie Klassen. [She] creates a colorful, realistic world of historic medicinals and the unchanging souls of the people looking for something to make life a little better. It digs deep into the then-rising battle between traditional apothecaries and modern physicians, providing a tension that pulls Lilly straight into its heart. Whether in London or a small rural town, Lilly is a heroine to be admired and loved, even as she falters and stubbornly clings to her own ideas.... Lovers of regencies, historicals, and a really good romance will want to get their hands on this second novel of Julie Klassen's! It'll keep you enthralled, enraptured, and will educate you a little in the process."
--Roseanna White, Christian Review of Books

“A delightful first novel. Julie Klassen weaves a compelling story...fully imagined. I loved it!”
--New York Times Bestselling Author, Beverly Lewis

"The book became positively addictive! I have been impressed with how well Klassen has been able to stay true to the Regency genre….  She has done a fantastic job. Well done!"
--Ellen R. Graf, R.G. Mitchell Family Books Inc.

"Lady of Milkweed Manor captured me from the first page and still hasn’t let go.  Always intrigued by little-known parts of history, the mysterious and shame-filled world of lying-in hospitals, foundling wards, and wet nurses hooked me from the start. Julie Klassen pens a look deep into sacrificial love and complicated lives, bringing to life the heartache and hope of one young girl who had made one huge mistake.  The faith message is understated but ever present, much like it is in writings from the era in which this novel is set. Lady of Milkweed Manor is not to be missed by historical fiction lovers….  This is one novel you’re not going to want to put down until you’ve read the last involving page."
--Roseanna White, Christian Review of Books

In this inspirational historical romance debut novel set in 19th-century England, a young pregnant woman is forced to make difficult choices. Twenty-year-old Charlotte Lamb is the daughter of a heartless English vicar, as we discover when she becomes pregnant and he throws her out of her childhood home. Vulnerable and unprotected, she is forced to a lodging place for unwed mothers. Soon, Lamb must make decisions involving true love and sacrifice, providing many powerful turning points throughout the story. …A bonus is the milkweed poetry, lore and symbolism knitted into the narrative. Both readers of faith fiction and general readers of historical romance should enjoy this lovely first offering from Klassen.
--Publishers Weekly (Jan.)

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