The Girl in the Gatehouse
Jan 2011 · Bethany House
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Miss Mariah Aubrey, banished after a scandal, hides herself away in a long-abandoned gatehouse on the far edge of a distant relative's estate. There, she supports herself and her loyal servant the only way she knows how--by writing novels in secret.
Captain Matthew Bryant, returning to England successful and wealthy after the Napoleonic wars, leases an impressive estate from a cash-poor nobleman, determined to show the society beauty who once rejected him what a colossal mistake she made. When he discovers an old gatehouse on the property, he is immediately intrigued by its striking young inhabitant and sets out to uncover her identity, and her past. But the more he learns about her, the more he realizes he must distance himself. Falling in love with an outcast would ruin his well-laid plans.
The old gatehouse holds secrets of its own. Can Mariah and Captain Bryant uncover them before the cunning heir to the estate buries them forever?
Captain Matthew Bryant, returning to England successful and wealthy after the Napoleonic wars, leases an impressive estate from a cash-poor nobleman, determined to show the society beauty who once rejected him what a colossal mistake she made. When he discovers an old gatehouse on the property, he is immediately intrigued by its striking young inhabitant and sets out to uncover her identity, and her past. But the more he learns about her, the more he realizes he must distance himself. Falling in love with an outcast would ruin his well-laid plans.
The old gatehouse holds secrets of its own. Can Mariah and Captain Bryant uncover them before the cunning heir to the estate buries them forever?
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4.6
46 reviews
Phyllis R
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December 23, 2024
This has to be one of my favorite Julie Klassen novels. Along with the storyline, the vast array of characters she created for this story are exceptional and memorable. I loved how the story unfolded, past was revealed and secrets within the plot unveiled. Beyond that, I adored Captain Matthew Bryant and how he cared for his tenants, including the girl in the gatehouse. I also enjoyed listening to the audiobook format. Elizabeth Jasicki’s accent, inflections and portrayal of different charac
Kathleen Ringel
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November 13, 2016
I was a little disappointed. It seems every story Julie writes is about a fallen woman, making her own way in the world, being pursued by 2 different men. This story line was the same. Although it was a cute read, its getting a little old. I would like to see Julie step out of her comfort zone and write something different.
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Nicole Santana
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June 12, 2016
Julie Klassen is such a great storyteller. This book begins slow, but it picks up. Fun adventure, wonderful characters, and sweet romance. Definitely caught the Mansfield Park nod...one of my most favorite books ever!!! Highly recommend this novel, especially if you love any Austen or Bronte novel.
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About the author
Julie Klassen is a fiction editor and novelist. Her first book, Lady of Milkweed Manor, was a Christy Award finalist. The Silent Governess is a finalist for the RITA® Award in Inspirational Romance and the Minnesota Book Awards for Genre Fiction. Julie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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