The Secret of Pembrooke Park

I love this author and knew this was going to be a great read. I was not disappointed. The Secret of Pembrooke Park is a long book but it reads like a short novel.

Abigail is rumored to be plain. But since true beauty shines from within and she gives up much to go live in an isolated old manor home that is said to be haunted by the ghosts of those who lived there prior, I think it's safe to say she's quite the character and deserves to be called anything but plain.

Abigail is determined to find out the secret of this house before her family is totally ruined. Plus maybe she can find love as well. after all, she's becoming an old spinster and lost the man she thought she'd love to her sister. Or did she?

What secrets are hidden within Pembrooke Park? WIll Abigail figure out the secrets or will she be killed before she can? Who is working against her? Will they find the treasure first? Why does she feel she is being watched? And why does she think the curate's sister is hiding something?

These characters are so full of life and I really became friends of theirs. I was invested in the outcome. Plus the history around the Pembrooke home and what had been and what could be is so interesting. I'd love to read more about this area. The author has a great way of bringing the characters to life and making it appear as if you are right there.

Definitely a book I recommend. Get a copy of this and any other book you can find by Julie Klassen. You won't be disappointed.

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The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen was the first book I had read by this author and after reading this book, I intend to read more of her books. I loved this book and could not put it down. Normally with mysteries I am able to figure it out fairly early on in the book, not so with this one. I had my suspicions but didn't at all know how it would all come together. This on top of the fact that the main character, Abigail, was very likeable and real made it a great read. The only drawback for me was that I felt William and Abigail behaved inappropriately at times but I don't feel like it took away from the overall quality of the storyline. Would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fantastic example of Regency fiction. Klassen transports the reader to the setting. The characters are wonderfully drawn, and the mystery is captivating enough to entrance someone who is not into historical fiction into someone who has an affinity for the genre (me!). Absolutely delightful book.