Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings,
to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet
to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen. I was blown away by Julie's Ivy Hill series. Shadows of Swanford Abbey is set to release December 7, 2021.
About the Book:
Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this atmospheric Regency tale brimming with mystery, intrigue, and romance.
When
Miss Rebecca Lane returns to her home village after a few years away,
her brother begs for a favor: go to nearby Swanford Abbey and deliver
his manuscript to an author staying there who could help him get
published. Feeling responsible for her brother's desperate state, she
reluctantly agrees.
The medieval monastery turned grand hotel is
rumored to be haunted. Once there, Rebecca begins noticing strange
things, including a figure in a hooded black gown gliding silently
through the abbey's cloisters. For all its renovations and veneer of
luxury, the ancient foundations seem to echo with whispers of the
past--including her own. For there she encounters Sir
Frederick--magistrate, widower, and former neighbor--who long ago broke
her heart.
When the famous author is found murdered in the abbey,
Sir Frederick begins questioning staff and guests and quickly discovers
that several people held grudges against the man, including Miss Lane
and her brother. Haunted by a painful betrayal in his past, Sir
Frederick searches for answers but is torn between his growing feelings
for Rebecca and his pursuit of the truth. For Miss Lane is clearly
hiding something. . . .
What book are you eagerly anticipating? If you would like to join in the Can't wait Wednesday fun just click on the image below to be taken to today's post. Happy reading!
That is a pretty awesome combination. and honestly the abbey setting too. Abbeys/ monasteries usually get me whether they're lighthearted or darker mysteries...
ReplyDeleteGreg, I agree! It sounds awesome.
DeleteYes, this does sound good. Mystery and romance make a great combination especially in historical fiction.
ReplyDeleteWendy, I agree completely!
DeleteThis sounds so good! It's been a while since I've read a Julie Klassen novel. I absolutely loved her earlier works, so I really need to catch up on her newer ones. :)
ReplyDeleteAshley, I have read some of her works, but not all, something I hope to rectify eventually!
DeleteThis sounds a bit spooky, but such a great mystery!
ReplyDeleteVerushka, I agree! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteI'm with you! Jane Austen meets Agatha Christie! Give me the book!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading this one sometime in December :)
DeleteSounds really good. I'm unfamiliar with this author. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteLaura, if you enjoy historical fiction she is worth checking out! I have enjoyed all the books of hers that I have read :)
DeleteAlso on my list!
ReplyDeleteSarita, I am excited for it!
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