The Ladies of Ivy Cottage
by Julie Klassen
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Pub Date Dec 05 2017 | Archive Date Jan 05 2018
Bethany House | Bethany House Publishers
Description
Return to Ivy Hill in The Ladies of Ivy Cottage as friendships deepen, romances blossom, and mysteries unfold.
Living with the two Miss Groves in Ivy Cottage, impoverished gentlewoman Rachel Ashford is determined to earn her own livelihood . . . somehow. When the village women encourage her to open a subscription library with the many books she has inherited or acquired through donations, Rachel discovers two mysteries hidden among them. A man who once broke her heart helps her search for clues, but will both find more than they bargained for?
Rachel's friend and hostess, Mercy Grove, has given up thoughts of suitors and fills her days managing her girls' school. So when several men take an interest in Ivy Cottage, she assumes pretty Miss Ashford is the cause. Exactly what--or who--has captured each man's attention? The truth may surprise them all.
Meanwhile, life has improved at the coaching inn and Jane Bell is ready to put grief behind her. Now if only the man she misses would return--but where is he?
As the women of Ivy Hill search for answers about the past and hope for the future, might they find love along the way?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780764218156 |
| PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 448 |
Featured Reviews
Aislinn S, Reviewer
I realised, coming to this, that it was actually part of a series but it was enjoyable none the less and a nice read to pick up in the evenings. Definitely wanted to go back to the start, however and see how it all started.
Librarian 148112
I didn't realize this was the second book in a series when I got it. I did read it for a while but wasn't that interested.
Kris K, Reviewer
RATING: 3.5 STARS
2017; Bethany House Publishers
I rated this novel a bit less than the first book just because this one was more of a bridging book. By bridging I mean, this novel was continuing the story but also setting up for the third book. You would have to read the first book before reading The Ladies of Ivy Cottage or it won't be as enjoyable. In book two, we see a lot more of Rachel and Mercy, which was great. I like their storylines and but also the joint friendships. They are not as close in book one, and are again seeing one another more and working out the issues they had. Klassen continues to do a good job with setting up the time and place. This is one of those series that really does take you to another place while you are reading. For an escapist like me, that is an A in my book (pun intended).
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
Kim N, Reviewer
I loved this book by Julie Klassen. She is a favorite author of mine and this book did not disappoint. The characters are very relatable. This is the 2nd book in the series and it would be beneficial to read the 1st book first, though not imperative. There is some mystery as well as romance in this book. It is fun to learn more about Mercy, Rachel and pick up on Jane's story from where the last book left off.
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