The Painter's Daughter

By: Julie Klassen

Narrated by: James Gillies

Julie Klassen Is the Gold Standard for Inspirational Regency Fiction

Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the North Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. It's where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her she's beautiful.

Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother's neglected duties. Home on leave, he's sent to find Wesley. Knowing his brother rented a cottage from a fellow painter, he travels to Devonshire and meets Miss Dupont, the painter's daughter. He's startled to recognize her from a miniature portrait he carries with him - one of Wesley's discarded works. But his happiness plummets when he realizes Wesley has left her with child and sailed away to Italy in search of a new muse.

Wanting to do something worthwhile with his life, Stephen proposes to Sophie. He does not offer love or even a future together, but he can save her from scandal. If he dies in battle, as he believes he will, she'll be a respectable widow with the protection of his family.

Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie agrees to marry a stranger and travel to his family's estate. But at Overtree Hall, her problems are just beginning. Will she regret marrying Captain Overtree when a repentant Wesley returns? Or will she find herself torn between the father of her child and her growing affection for the husband she barely knows?

©2015 Julie Klassen (P)2015 Recorded Books

I found a new author that I love

This is one of the best books I've listened to in a while. I've gone through all of Tamera Alexander's books and have been looking for another great christian author and I've finally found one. I'll definitely be reading more from this author.

favorite one so far by this author

I really enjoyed this story. It certainly was a original. Characters consistent and plenty of humor.

A beautiful book, an outstanding narrator!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Painter's Daughter to be better than the print version?

I would prefer to say that the print and audio versions are a perfect pair.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Painter's Daughter?

Spoilers! Spoilers!

When the father of Sophie's child returns to her life after she has made a life with someone else.

Which character – as performed by James Gillies – was your favorite?

Capt. Overtree

Very satisfying read.

Extremely well narrated. I would definitely recommend this book. I'm looking forward to more of this authors work.

Magnificent!

Julie Klasses does it again! Sweeping romance, nail bitting battle and fight scenes vigorously narrated...I could almost feel the kisses, hear thw thunder of horses hooves and the clang of sabors! You will nor be disappointed!

My favorite Julie Klassen book so far

This book captivates you from the beginning and you really cannot predict its ending. It was well written and clean but still with romance, which is rare these days.

James Gillies did a great job narrating, I was unsure if I would like a man reading an audio book but it was really well done.

A little preachier than some of her other books, but still enjoyable!

I don’t mind the inclusion of Christian themes and teachings, but when it is preached so obviously, instead of letting the storyline deliver the lesson, it gets kind of annoying.

However, I still enjoyed this tale and really like this author. The story really got good when Wesley came home, that was the most compelling part for me.

Most excellent story

Julie's tales are a constant enjoy. We have listened to half a dozen and are looking for more

Great story and a good read.

Faith was part of the story as it often is with Klassen’s books. That is a good thing. For those who complain about it I would suggest finding a different author and let her be true to herself. I enjoyed this book and the the positive feelings that came with it. I recommend it.

Forgiveness and a new beginning

An excellent story of the redemption of a young woman, an honorable man and God’s mercy and grace extended to each human being.