Royalty & Romance in A Winter by the Sea, by Julie Klassen

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:

So many great books are being released this week, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Rising above the fray is Julie Klassen’s A Winter by the Sea. It is the second novel in the On Devonshire Shores series and continues the story of the Summers sisters who we were introduced to in the first novel, The Sisters of Sea View. This time it is sister Emily’s turn to be the heroine of her own life.

An interesting aspect of the storyline is the arrival at Sidmouth of the Duke and Duchess of Kent along with their entourage, including their young daughter Princess Victoria who would later become Queen of England. This is based on true events which Klassen has woven into her story. The Summer sisters and the family’s seaside boarding house are involved in housing some of the duke’s staff sparking new friendships which will have a lasting impact on their lives.

If you have not read the first book in the series, not to worry. A Winter by the Sea is a standalone story that can be read separately.

Here is a bit more information for your enjoyment. A Winter by the Sea is now available, and I highly recommend it.

Enjoy!

Best, LA

BOOK DESCRIPTION

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.

PRAISE FOR A WINTER BY THE SEA

“Enlivened by historical details of the royal family’s 1819 visit to Devonshire, the narrative is propelled forward by an irrepressible protagonist whose spunk will easily win readers’ sympathy. This breezy and delightful installment is sure to satisfy Klassen’s fans.”— Publisher’s Weekly
“A Winter by the Sea is a story about finding your purpose and realizing that the things we hope and pray for…might not always be the things we truly need…
The On Devonshire Shores series is truly a delight.”— Lauren, The Book Script
“Julie Klassen has provided such a beautiful escape with this series…I can’t wait to see what comes next in this series and will be highly anticipating book 3!!”— Tasha, Clean Read Book Club

AUTHOR BIO

Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold more than 1.5 million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing‘s Best Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full-time. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.