tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post5647776155889712053..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: On My Nightstand - The Maid of Fairbourne Hall - Julie KlassenSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-18866765076540159372012-05-24T21:22:32.698-04:002012-05-24T21:22:32.698-04:00The characters are well fleshed out. Although Marg...The characters are well fleshed out. Although Margaret fumbles a bit at her identity change, she is a resourceful and multi-faceted character. The balances of trust and suspicion between her and Helen Upchurch work particularly well. Klassen accurately portrays the upstairs/downstairs world so prevalent in the early 18th century Regency class system and inserts some class-busters for interest. In addition, the hierarchy and dynamics among the servants give the book great depth. This reader found the servant world more interesting than the romance.<br /><br />Julie Klassen has secured a place as a noted author of the Regency period. Unwilling to sit on her laurels, she researches each new book thoroughly. Her many sources are used as epigraphs before each chapter.Espanahttp://socialconditioning.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-3675412660306068892012-04-21T17:55:51.358-04:002012-04-21T17:55:51.358-04:00This was a good one by her. You won't be disap...This was a good one by her. You won't be disappointed. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-47508228328092610902012-04-19T20:32:39.413-04:002012-04-19T20:32:39.413-04:00Hi Tyrean - Even though I loved all Julie's bo...Hi Tyrean - Even though I loved all Julie's books, I've seen the growth in her writing. This is her best so far, and I can't wait to read her future novels.<br /><br />Hi Sandie - Oh, I hope this inspires you to pick up some great Christian fiction. <br /><br />Hi Karen - Thanks for weighing in on this book. Julie's popularity as an author has skyrocketed in recent times.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-88918798727091559612012-04-19T09:16:46.330-04:002012-04-19T09:16:46.330-04:00I loved this book! I am a fan of Julie's books...I loved this book! I am a fan of Julie's books, and I too, would rate this five stars.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-62923426297437061782012-04-18T22:50:13.200-04:002012-04-18T22:50:13.200-04:00I am going to have to start reading more - this se...I am going to have to start reading more - this seems like a great book. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-51886807876473640072012-04-18T21:35:38.569-04:002012-04-18T21:35:38.569-04:00This is my favorite Klassen book!This is my favorite Klassen book!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-5725797234409003562012-04-18T19:40:55.647-04:002012-04-18T19:40:55.647-04:00Hi Sarah -
My Mom is reading it now and can'...Hi Sarah - <br /><br />My Mom is reading it now and can't put it down. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-8316103828655706332012-04-18T18:48:27.242-04:002012-04-18T18:48:27.242-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-5054631687230556942012-04-18T18:48:00.002-04:002012-04-18T18:48:00.002-04:00I've heard nothing but high praise about this ...I've heard nothing but high praise about this book. I'd say it's about time I go get a copy. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-28865736029934760832012-04-18T15:11:42.594-04:002012-04-18T15:11:42.594-04:00Hi KarenK - Thanks for stopping by and giving a bi...Hi KarenK - Thanks for stopping by and giving a big thumbs up for Julie's books. :)<br /><br />Hi Hilary - I think you'd like it since it takes place in England.<br /><br />Hi Loree - I also loved The Apothecary's Daughter and The Silent Governess. I have the Lady of Milkweed Manor on my TBR pile.<br /><br />Hi Brooke - Thanks for a glowing testimonial. I'm sure Julie will be happy if she sees these comments.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-21609205733331285632012-04-18T14:18:06.950-04:002012-04-18T14:18:06.950-04:00Oh, I thought this book was just phenomenal! I can...Oh, I thought this book was just phenomenal! I can't wait to get my hands on Julie's other books!Brooke @ i blog 4 bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693737740658752031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-87632022960555302972012-04-18T12:42:28.812-04:002012-04-18T12:42:28.812-04:00I haven't read any of Julie's books. This ...I haven't read any of Julie's books. This one sounds good! Thanks for the recommendation.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-22136010200924551972012-04-18T11:01:45.325-04:002012-04-18T11:01:45.325-04:00Hi Susan .. sounds a very interesting book - and I...Hi Susan .. sounds a very interesting book - and I'd love the history attached to .. and then there's the twisting plot .. fun -<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-75030024325307177842012-04-18T08:40:43.796-04:002012-04-18T08:40:43.796-04:00i have read....and loved....every one of julie'...i have read....and loved....every one of julie's novels. i can't wait for her next masteroiece.<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-57722253972670883642012-04-18T08:14:45.718-04:002012-04-18T08:14:45.718-04:00Hi Dottie - I hope you'll pick up one of her b...Hi Dottie - I hope you'll pick up one of her books. She's an excellent writer.<br /><br />Hi Jess - There are so many wonderful authors out there that it's hard to sample them all. I hope you'll give this one a try.<br /><br />BTW, your book arrived yesterday. I'll start reading it later today. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-9773978770873783022012-04-18T07:08:54.752-04:002012-04-18T07:08:54.752-04:00I haven't read her work but plan to. :-)I haven't read her work but plan to. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-56799647314281194282012-04-18T05:01:36.922-04:002012-04-18T05:01:36.922-04:00I've not read any of Julie Klassen's befor...I've not read any of Julie Klassen's before, but this made me want to get The Maid of Fairbourne Hall and anything else she's written. I love a heartfelt book recommendation. Thanks for sharing, Susan. :)Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.com