Maid of Fairbourne Hall, The - eBook
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Story was interesting.
Loved the book.......couldn't put it down. I never knew exactly what maids did in English homes in England snd the story line was good and you never knew what trouble she would get into next.
January 24, 2013
Compeling and well written!
Julie Klassen creates engaging characters with a well developed and descriptive plot, weaving mystery, intrigue and romance. I found this book inspirational and engaging, and hard to put down. I gave it 4 starts because I was expecting the characters to be a bit more spiritually developed, and to grow in depth spiritually at some point in the story. However, this is my first Klassen novel, so it could be that it's just not her style. I enjoyed the story line all the way through, was never bored and never found myself skipping through pages. Overall, I would call this an uplifting novel, but if it could be described as Christian I would say it's light Christian. Still, a good really read!
July 23, 2012
One of the best books I've read all year!
ItâÂÂs been months (!!!) since I read The Maid of Fairbourne Hall and IâÂÂm just now getting around to posting my review. Ack! Back in March, I said this was âÂÂhands downâ my favorite read of the month, and I can say in August that this book will make the top 10 list for this year.
Margaret Macy realizes she must leave home to avoid her stepfatherâÂÂs plot to marry her off to a horrible man. As she flees from her home and her pampered lifestyle, she finds work as a maid, hoping that the man of the house will marry her and rescue her from her stepfather. Margaret must hide her identity until the time is right, and in the meantime must learn to be a maid. Will she find the security she longs for at Fairbourne Hall? Or will she learn that some things are more important than fulfilling her own plans?
Julie Klassen is a new-to-me author, and IâÂÂm so glad I took a chance on her with The Maid of Fairbourne Hall! Klassen writes with great detailâÂÂher research process must be intense!âÂÂand does a beautiful job of making the setting, characters, and story truly come alive. I loved learning about the life of servants during this period and their relationship with the family. The story was intriguing as well, with enough questions and unknown elements to keep me curious as to the next turn the story would take.
There were a ton of characters in this book, which at times had me backtracking to confirm someoneâÂÂs identity. Overall, though, the life-like characters drew me into the story and I really connected with them. I originally thought that Margaret was going to simply be a spoiled little rich girl. There was so much more to her, though, and I was glad that the author wrote with so much depth and feeling. It helped me be an empathetic reader! Plus, the challenge of writing a character with a dual-identity made for some humorous moments as well.
Thank you, Julie Klassen, for writing one of the best novels I've read all year! [5 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my fair and honest review.
August 30, 2012
If you like Jane Austen, this book is for you!
This book is for Jane Austen fans!! The Maid of Fairbourne Hall is my first read by Ms. Klassen and it won't likely be my last. I was captivated by her portrayal of 1800s England and the class separation. It is so different from today!
Margaret Macy is in a predicament. Her evil stepfather wishes to steal her inheritance by forcing her to marry his nephew, Marcus Benton. Luckily enough for Margaret, she cannot marry without her consent. What's not so lucky is that her 25th birthday (at which point in time she shall receive her inheritance) is still three months off. How shall she put off her scheming uncle and his nephew for so long? Simple really. She flees with her ex-maid Joan. Just like Joseph fled from Potiphar's wife.
Along her flight she discovers the only option to protect herself, and her money, is to become a maid. So with the help of Joan they make up a new name for her- Nora Garrett. But their time together is cut short when Joan is quickly hired off, leaving Margaret to her own devices.
I really enjoyed watching Margaret's character develop, as well as Nate's too. The setting and storyline were engaging leaving my only complaint to be that sometimes the story lagged.
I highly recommend this book!
August 6, 2012
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