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
A gentlewoman in reduced circumstances, Miss Rachel Ashford lives as a guest in Ivy Cottage. With her meager funds rapidly depleting, she is determined to earn her own livelihood . . . somehow.
Her friend Jane Bell and the other village women encourage her to open a circulating library with the many books she's inherited from her father. As villagers donate additional books and Rachel begins sorting through the volumes, she discovers mysteries hidden among them. A man who once broke her heart helps her search for clues, but both find more than they bargained for.
Rachel's hostess, Mercy Grove, has given up thoughts of suitors and finds fulfillment in 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 whom--has captured each man's attention? The truth may surprise them all.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780764218156 |
| PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 448 |
Average rating from 73 members
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***
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