Mystery, murder, treasure and romance. All of which can be
found in Julie Klassen’s most recent book, The
Secret of Pembrooke Park. This book will have you turning pages until the
wee hours of morning.
England, 1817, Abigail Foster and her family are in the
midst of a financial crisis that could ruin them forever, when an offer to let
Pembrooke Park is brought before them. The house has been vacant for almost 20
years, and there is a lot of clean up needed before they can move in, but the
terms seem too good to be true. This is just the opportunity the Foster’s need
so they can begin to rebuild their lives. Abigail and her father travel to the
village of Caldwell to begin fixing up the property. It is not long before
whispers and rumors make it to Abigail’s ears regarding the previous
inhabitants. Whispers of treasure and murder and ghosts. What happened here so
many years ago? Will Abigail be able to uncover the truth? Clues are found and
mysterious letters are sent to Abigail from what appears to be someone who
lived at Pembrooke Park. Does the miniature doll’s house hold the key to where
the treasure was hidden? Abigail befriends the previous steward’s
daughter, Leah Chapman, who has her own mysteries of the past that she is concealing. William Chapman, Leah’s sister and the local pastor, seems to become interested in Abigail, but will Miss Foster’s sister, Louisa sweep him off his feet as she does to every man she meets? And Mr. Chapman is not the only man that has taken an interest in Abigail. Truth, faith and love are the primary factors guiding our players. “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt.”
daughter, Leah Chapman, who has her own mysteries of the past that she is concealing. William Chapman, Leah’s sister and the local pastor, seems to become interested in Abigail, but will Miss Foster’s sister, Louisa sweep him off his feet as she does to every man she meets? And Mr. Chapman is not the only man that has taken an interest in Abigail. Truth, faith and love are the primary factors guiding our players. “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt.”
I have not enjoyed a book so much as I enjoyed reading The Secret of Pembrooke Park. I stayed
up late many a night reading when I should have been sleeping. Most definitely
a page turner if I ever read one. I cannot praise Mrs. Klassen enough for her
fine works. The historical accuracy, the depth, the feeling. Creative liberties
are used in regards to classes intermingling, but that’s what makes her books
so intriguing. The suspense and mystery was mild (compared to the thrillers my
husband reads), but it was enough to make my head turn at the sounds of my own
house creaking in the night. I am looking forward to her next release. I told
my husband that I want the rest of Julie Klassen’s books for Christmas this
year!
As a part of their blogger review program, I received a free
copy of The Secret of Pembrooke Park from Bethany House Publishers. All
opinions expressed are mine alone.
Check out my reviews of some of Julie Klassen’s other books:
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