The Silent Governess

By: Julie Klassen

Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki

Length: 15 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

With the stunning prose and engaging characters of The Silent Governess, Christy Award finalist Julie Klassen whisks listeners away to Regency England for a compelling tale of romance and intrigue. Thinking she’s guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home and stumbles upon a grand estate—and a damaging secret. To ensure her silence, Lord Bradley insists she serve in his opulent manor.

©2009 Julie Klassen (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

“Klassen expertly infuses her … inspirational tale with a gothic atmosphere, resulting in a sweetly intriguing romance worthy of Victoria Holt.” ( Booklist)

I am glad I finally found Julie Klassen

I enjoy her Characters. They are all ages not just love torn twenty year old.

Author Julie Klassen is highly recommended.

I would gladly recommend this and any other books by Julie Klasssen. Now on to the next book.

Gently Comforting

Speaker’s voice of characters calmed & relaxed me. Not too complex in story line so a good listen for diversion.

Lovely Clean 19th Century English Romance

Although the main characters are predictably matched from the beginning, there are a few twists and unexpected turns in the storyline that keep the listener engaged and predicting. There are no gratuitous scenes that detract from the overall feel-good mood of this story. Moreover, the language is clean and wholesome. References to God and Christian principles are easily interwoven and nicely correspond to the moments in which they are found. The narrator has a lovely voice and portrays the characters with inflection and distinction. Well done.

Enjoyable

Such an enjoyable read. Not fast moving, getting a little slower toward the end however I really enjoyed the characters and simplicity. I love the lack or eroticism and focus on real romance. Probably won’t repeat but worth the time. Love the HEA and celebration of all that is meant to be good in life. God is good and involved in this book (not in copious amounts, just referenced unless the parson is speaking) which adds to the story.

A Menagerie of Plot Twist

Another excellent read from Julie Klassen with believable Christian characters facing real issues in another place and another time. The love story of Olivia and Edward, their mothers and fathers, and their other mothers and other fathers twist in and out in this fast pace plot. The writing is excellent and the narrator does an excellent job, even though there are so many characters involved in this who-beget-who mystery. Rated pg13.

Toward the end of the book, Klassen twirled my mind to the point I felt the various twist might boarder on unbelievable. But I enjoyed this book and this author is growing on me.

Nice to have an author who writes joyful books.

As an avid reader, it’s wonderful to have an author write books that make you fall in love with the characters, include a bit of mystery, and leave you smiling.

Redemption and love

What a beautiful story filled with the twists and turns of life seen through understanding, forgiveness and love. I throughly enjoyed this book. I so do get lost in these tales and try to image myself through the character’s eyes. How I delight at the notion of stumbling across my own love story one day. I dare to say it be as romantic as these incredible books! Onto the next book…can’t wait!

Another wonderful book!

Another wonderful book by Julie Klassen, beautifully narrated by Elizabeth Jasicki. Of the handful of novels I've listened to so far, this one kept me in the greatest suspense. Early on I thought I'd figured things out and that, momentarily, decreased some of the pleasure of listening.

That quickly turned around time and time again, until not until the final pages of the book was all revealed! The Silent Governess was not, however, only a suspenseful read, however; it was also filled with tenderness toward many of the characters (and sometimes fear), romance, sadness, love, and forgiveness.

Klassen's books never fail to uplift me and are a needed break at times from today's disturbing times. Many thanks to Ms. Klassen and her narrator for this gift.

Silent Governess

Another wonderful Julie Klassen book !! They never disappoint. Good vocal performance. I will def purchase more books!