The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Maid of Fairbourne Hall Bethany House (January 1, 2012) by Julie Klassen

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years (first in advertising, then as a fiction editor) and now writes full time. Two of her books, The Girl in the Gatehouse and The Silent Governess won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Girl in the Gatehouse also won a Midwest Book Award and The Silent Governess was a finalist in Romance Writers of America's RITA awards.

She graduated from the University of Illinois and enjoys travel, research, BBC period dramas, long hikes, short naps, and coffee with friends. Julie and her husband have two sons and live near St. Paul, Minnesota.



ABOUT THE BOOK

Pampered Margaret Macy flees London in disguise to escape pressure to marry a dishonorable man. With no money and nowhere else to go, she takes a position as a housemaid in the home of Nathaniel Upchurch, a suitor she once rejected in hopes of winning his dashing brother. Praying no one will recognize her, Margaret fumbles through the first real work of her life. If she can last until her next birthday, she will gain an inheritance from a spinster aunt--and sweet independence. But can she remain hidden as a servant even when prying eyes visit Fairbourne Hall?

Observing both brothers as an "invisible" servant, Margaret learns she may have misjudged Nathaniel. Is it too late to rekindle his admiration? And when one of the family is nearly killed, Margaret alone discovers who was responsible. Should she come forward, even at the risk of her reputation and perhaps her life? And can she avoid an obvious trap meant to force her from hiding?

On her journey from wellborn lady to servant to uncertain future, Margaret must learn to look past appearances and find the true meaning of "serve one another in love."

If you would like to read the first chapter of The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, go HERE


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The code for this post is: <div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="cursor: hand; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center><span style="font-size: 130%;">This week, the</span></center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center> <center><span style="font-size: 100%;">is introducing</span></center> <center><span style="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764207091">The Maid of Fairbourne Hall</a></span></center> <center>Bethany House (January 1, 2012)</center> <center>by</center> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.julieklassen.com/">Julie Klassen</a></span></center> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span></b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNQuYfNL5DBraibqAmM1j6hScAlvuDMD9eprzPdWvjPSkVgVoTenA3K2YXffHLZFNi5pURNcRkziH2WFtFZoqyLbv8mWpJ1EkiYhPtoOsAckgNVllaef3oemZp21640_W7PvJmg/s1600/110-Julie-About+Portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNQuYfNL5DBraibqAmM1j6hScAlvuDMD9eprzPdWvjPSkVgVoTenA3K2YXffHLZFNi5pURNcRkziH2WFtFZoqyLbv8mWpJ1EkiYhPtoOsAckgNVllaef3oemZp21640_W7PvJmg/s200/110-Julie-About+Portrait.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years (first in advertising, then as a fiction editor) and now writes full time. Two of her books, <i>The Girl in the Gatehouse</i> and <i>The Silent Governess</i> won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. <i>The Girl in the Gatehouse</i> also won a Midwest Book Award and The <i>Silent Governess</i> was a finalist in Romance Writers of America's RITA awards.<br /> <br /> She graduated from the University of Illinois and enjoys travel, research, BBC period dramas, long hikes, short naps, and coffee with friends. Julie and her husband have two sons and live near St. Paul, Minnesota. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M7aFLODAKDP2bh8NA3vsFb1i8pNrHrfyfOdkEqTP7IEb8WcY7AA2szMN4gHVz156gsSVulpcvGoJWcoGjBm_x74GcFKNj_vgdZE_eM5ftLWn6tPGZTF_hY4M06c3KA0z9Gu7/s1600/Maid_of_Fairbourne_Hall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M7aFLODAKDP2bh8NA3vsFb1i8pNrHrfyfOdkEqTP7IEb8WcY7AA2szMN4gHVz156gsSVulpcvGoJWcoGjBm_x74GcFKNj_vgdZE_eM5ftLWn6tPGZTF_hY4M06c3KA0z9Gu7/s200/Maid_of_Fairbourne_Hall.jpg" width="130" /></a></div>Pampered Margaret Macy flees London in disguise to escape pressure to marry a dishonorable man. With no money and nowhere else to go, she takes a position as a housemaid in the home of Nathaniel Upchurch, a suitor she once rejected in hopes of winning his dashing brother. Praying no one will recognize her, Margaret fumbles through the first real work of her life. If she can last until her next birthday, she will gain an inheritance from a spinster aunt--and sweet independence. But can she remain hidden as a servant even when prying eyes visit Fairbourne Hall? <br /> <br /> Observing both brothers as an "invisible" servant, Margaret learns she may have misjudged Nathaniel. Is it too late to rekindle his admiration? And when one of the family is nearly killed, Margaret alone discovers who was responsible. Should she come forward, even at the risk of her reputation and perhaps her life? And can she avoid an obvious trap meant to force her from hiding?<br /> <br /> On her journey from wellborn lady to servant to uncertain future, Margaret must learn to look past appearances and find the true meaning of "serve one another in love."<br /> <br /> If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764207091">The Maid of Fairbourne Hall</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2012/01/maid-of-fairbourne-hall.html">HERE</a><br />

Julie can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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