• A Winter by the Sea

  • On Devonshire Shores, Book 2
  • By: Julie Klassen
  • Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
  • Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (107 ratings)

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A Winter by the Sea

By: Julie Klassen
Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
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Publisher's summary

Royalty comes to Sidmouth, bringing unexpected danger and the sweet possibility of romance … When the Duke and Duchess of Kent and their daughter—the future Queen Victoria—rent neighboring Woolbrook Cottage for the winter, the Summers sisters are called upon to host three of the royal family’s male staff in their seaside house. But they soon realize they’ve invited secrets and intrigue into their home.

Meanwhile, Emily Summers longs to become an author. A local publisher offers to consider her novel if she will first write a Sidmouth guidebook for him. Emily agrees and begins researching the area with help from the Duke of Kent’s handsome private secretary. But a surprise visitor from her past shows up at Sea View, leaving Emily torn between the desires she’s long held dear and her budding dreams for the future.

Return to the Devonshire coast with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are tested, secrets come to light, and new love emerges.

©2023 Julie Klassen (P)2023 Recorded Books

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Terrific story

A great second novel in the series. The author is very good at creating characters and places that you care about. I loved the inclusion of actual historical facts, places and people in the story. Looking forward to book 3 and the Christmas novella. Well done Ms. Klassen! And Ms. Jasicki!

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An Interesting Story

I have enjoyed A Winter By The Sea Very Much! I found the historical context very interesting. Throughout the book the story is based on actual events in history, which I found fascinating.

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Wonderful!!

Love the series! Julie Klassen is a wonderful writer! Kept my interest and I enjoyed it the whole time!

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Spiritism

Realizing after listening to authors notes, including the fortune teller, may have been apart of actual events. But for some, that's not something dabbled in or taken lightly. So I do thank you for not including actual meetings of sorts.

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A great historical fiction

I love all things Julie Klassen! This is another clean, entertaining book. The reader was fantastic too!

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Interesting History

I did enjoy how fact and fiction were intertwined . The story has good themes to ponder. I did find it a bit sluggish at times but the characters made it worthwhile to continue. I do find the characters rememberable and realistic!

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Fascinating story!

I look forward to the next book! I really enjoy historical fiction, and the closing chapter clarifying what was actual history added so much to the story. Excellent work!

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Very much like the series

Interesting story with the inclusion of important history. Narration is very good - so important! I hope there will be more than one addition to the Devonshire Shores series.

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Lovely

This series is lovely. Like curling up by the fire with a cup of tea during a snowy day. Its cozy and it’s heartwarming.

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ALL THE STARS!!!

ALL THE STARS!!!!

Julie Klassen’s writing keeps getting better and better! I was so looking forward to this book and absolutely loved it! Part Jane Austen, part Little Women, and classic Julie Klassen. ❤️❤️

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