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Miss Mariah Aubrey, banished after a scandal, hides herself away in a long-abandoned gatehouse on the far edge of a distant relative's estate. There, she supports herself and her loyal servant the only way she knows how--by writing novels in secret.

Captain Matthew Bryant, returning to England successful and wealthy after the Napoleonic wars, leases an impressive estate from a cash-poor nobleman, determined to show the society beauty who once rejected him what a colossal mistake she made. When he discovers an old gatehouse on the property, he is immediately intrigued by its striking young inhabitant and sets out to uncover her identity, and her past. But the more he learns about her, the more he realizes he must distance himself. Falling in love with an outcast would ruin his well-laid plans.

The old gatehouse holds secrets of its own. Can Mariah and Captain Bryant uncover them before the cunning heir to the estate buries them forever?

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It might not be much, but the abandoned gatehouse is Mariah Aubrey’s new home. After a brush with scandal threatens to tarnish her family’s social standing, Mariah is sent away by her father. Fortunately her aunt, Mrs. Francesca Prin-Hallsey, offers the use of the old gatehouse on her late husband’s estate. But since Mariah also needs a way of supplementing the meager funds provided by her family, she begins writing novels. Inspiration for her literary efforts is the one thing not in short supply, especially once Captain Matthew Bryant arrives to lease the estate after her aunt’s death. Both kind-hearted and courageous, Matthew is the stuff from which romantic heroes are made, and he would be perfect for Mariah if only he wasn’t so determined to marry another woman! Christy and RITA nominee Klassen creates a wonderful cast of engaging characters while neatly stirring in a generous dash of mystery and danger into the plot of her latest, charmingly romantic inspirational romance. --John Charles --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

Julie Klassen is a three-time Christy Award winner and RITA Award finalist and loves all things Jane: Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois and worked in publishing for sixteen years. She now writes full time.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004EPYYDG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers (January 1, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2410 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #200,664 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,014 in Historical Christian Romance Fiction
- #1,319 in Christian Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1,325 in Religious Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her novels have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. She has also won the Minnesota Book Award, the Midwest Book Award, and Christian Retailing’s BEST Award. Julie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit www.julieklassen.com and talesfromivyhill.com for more information.

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M. Agloro

Loved How It All Worked Out

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020

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I was surprised how much I loved this story! The beginning was intriguing, but it was little bit slow for me in the middle but then as I learned more and more I became very interested again and I honestly could hardly put it down. I wanted to know what would be discovered, what would happen next. I think it was because I really got to like the characters. I am usually really good at figuring out things in a book, but there were so many twists that I did not figure this one out at all. I loved the way it was all worked out in the end and some things that were said in this book touched my heart and I even brought me to tears of both pain and joy. This was the first book I have read by this author but I now hope to read more of her books!

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Kathleen

Wraps you like a blanket

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022

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There are no holes in this book. No tears or rents in the fabric of words. Klassen again writes a solid story that wraps itself like a blanket around you, dense with subplots and emotions; woven with words like her heroine that are weighed and measured; and real life issues that warm and chill you, and then reminds each of us, along with Amy, that “Whoever said life was fair?” Just as the book begins its climax, Klassen gives us the truth of the whole story: “God is far more forgiving than people are, or than we are to ourselves. Society may never forgive and certainly never lets anyone forget. But God will forgive you if you ask Him. Better yet, He will forget it ever happened.” That’s a blanket with keeping.

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Reagan

A great historical novel

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2011

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I just finished reading this beautifull and touching novel. I have been reading books daily for the last five weeks after having surgery and told not to drive for at least six weeks! I have probably read at least fifteen books since my surgery and can honestly say that this is one of the best books I have read in a long time. The Girl in the Gatehouse pleasantly surprised me because I had not expected such a well written and interesting book. The author did an amazing job of researching history in the early eighteen hundreds. Her characters and their stories were both facinating and sometimes heartbreaking. It takes a good look at women and polite society's expectation of them in these times. It also shows how much easier society was on men then. The story is about a young woman named Mariah Aubrey who has been disowned by her father for her romantic indiscretion. He sends her away, along with her former nanny Dixon, to live with an elderly aunt. The aunt has a large estate but Mariah and Dixon have been relegated to a long uninhabited, rat infested gatehouse. While living in the gatehouse her aunt suddenly dies and her unsavory stepson leases the estate to Captain Mathew Bryant. This is when new characters, mysteries, love stories, sailor's and Captain's war stories, and the past history of the estate are revealed. This is a novel of hope and redemption and a belief in God. Don't miss this wonderful book. I know I am going to buy another one of this author's books on Amazon as soon as I submit this review.

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Tamara

Lovely Book, a Must Read.

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2011

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Girl in the Gatehouse is the second book I have read by Julie Klassen. The first one, The Apothecary's Daughter, was good but did not really impress me. The reading was smooth and flowing enough so when I read the reviews and description for Girl in the Gatehouse, I decided to give Mrs. Klassen a second chance.

Was I glad I did!

Girl in the Gatehouse is a great book. Usually I am not a big fan of mushy romances. I tend to read more Christian fiction in the line of thrillers, adventure, or mystery. However, my softer side did like the description of the book and I decided to read it.

Although a romance novel, Klassen mixes strong elements of mystery, enticing past secrets, and most of all, she tugged at my heart's strings by incorporating not only the character, Mariah Aubrey, own painful experience, but also those of other chracters. Each separate character story flowed in harmony together, never making it cumbersome or drowned in too much detail.

Mariah Aubrey is more than a character wounded by love. Betrayed by the man she once loved, shunned by society, and forced to live beneath the lifetyle she is accustomed, she teaches a thing or two about faith. And about us as human beings. Reading this story you can't help but examine your own past, mistakes you have made, betrayals you've encountered. Some still stiffle us, some still haunt us. The story of Mariah Aubrey is about second chances, about horrible experiences opening new doors for a brighter future. Most of all, it shows that when there is hope and faith, nothing is impossible.

Many kudos to Klassen, she has now made the list of favorite authors.

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Ruth Mwangi

So happy to have found Julie Klassen!

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013

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I am so happy to have found Julie Klassen. Ms Klassen brings a new modern energy and realism to a genre I have always enjoyed. The Girl in the Gatehouse has a strong plot with plenty of questions to keep you turning the pages. The love story is both delightful and realistic with just enough fantasy to make you sigh when you get to the last page. I loved the secondary characters' stories and adventures as well. I also appreciated the way the christian message of Grace was incorporated into the story without being preachy or affected. It flowed seamlessly with the plot, something that is not easily accomplished. References to Jane Austen and female writers from that period were well done also. Overall I felt like I spent time hanging out with old friends. I will definilty be reading all the books available by this author. Thank you so much for writing good books for me!

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Jennifer Gentry

Delightful Weekend Read

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2011

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"The Girl in the Gatehouse" is Julie Klassen's best book to date. Hands down. I started reading this on Saturday and finished it up late Sunday night. (Books that are hard to put down are my FAVORITES.) The characters were interesting, I loved the parallels to Jane Austen and her novels, and there were several great couples to cheer for. And while written by a Christian author with Christian themes of forgiveness in the book, it's not overly "preachy". This is something I don't personally mind, but I think it's definitely tame enough that even someone who is not a Christian but loves Regency novels should be able to enjoy. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!

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Sophie

Julie Klassen has done it again!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2013

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A wonderful story full of intrigue and mystrey and many twits and turns in the plot which, I can assure you, you will not expect! It kept me hooked the whole time and I read far too late into the night to finish it -I just had to know what was going to happen!

It had more serious themes running through it than the Silent Governess (with talk of mistresses and the heroine herself landed in the Gatehouse due to the loss of her virtue.) However, it was a great story and still had a lot of humour. There are many points which reminded me of Mansfield Park by Jane Austen; Mariah's story herself is almost something like the Maria of Mansfield Park would face after her involvement with Henry Crawford. However, the Mariah in this story is a lot more likeable!

There were some wonderful characters, aside from the dashing hero, and many side plots, which all link together in some way or another, which you will enjoy reading about and seeing develop through the story (notably that of the heroes friend, a Mr Hart and a certain young lady as well as the heroines companion, a Miss Dixon and two gentleman both vying for her attention, a Mr Phelps and a Mr Martin.)

If you want a wonderfully intriguing mystery (which you cannot guess what is going to happen) and which is set in beautiful England during the fascinating regency era than you can never go wrong with a novel by Julie Klassen. I cannot wait to lose myself in her next novel...

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basking diamondbacks

A lady is cast out by her family and

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2020

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she manages to get back on her feet by secretly writing novels. I would have liked it better if mention there were less mention of god, which felt contrived and intruded on the smooth flow. Is this an “inspirational” romance?

Lindyloo

Good story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2015

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1st book I have read by this author and enjoyed it immensely, would recommend it to anyone. Have now bought further titles from Julie Klassen.

Ludo

(3,5) Not quite a romance

Reviewed in Italy on July 10, 2012

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Inghilterra, 1813-1814
Mariah Aubrey, dopo aver commesso un'indiscrezione che le ha fatto perdere la reputazione, viene cacciata dalla casa del padre e, insieme alla vecchia balia, Miss Dixon, va ad abitare nella gatehouse di una magione di campagna appartenente a una lontana parente. Per lei è l'inizio di una nuova vita, in cui farà nuove conoscenze, dovrà imparare a far fronte da sola alle difficoltà economiche, troverà lo stimolo per pubblicare i propri romanzi (segretamente), si innamorerà e farà tutta una serie di esperienze che la renderanno più forte, matura e consapevole.

Questo libro è una christian fiction romance, tuttavia è decisamente meno moralizzatore di quanto ci si possa aspettare e, più che un rosa, è un romanzo storico a sfondo sentimentale. Ciò specificato, è vero che tra i temi ricorrenti che si trovano nell'opera ci sono quello del perdono, da concedere non solo agli altri, bensì anche a se stessi, e quello dell'importanza di concentrarsi sulla vita presente e sul futuro, piuttosto che continuare a rimanere legati alle maglie del passato. Quanto alla parte romantica, Mariah farà la conoscenza dell'ambizioso Capitano Bryant, che si sentirà quasi subito attratto dalla ragazza e, con il tempo finirà per innamorarsene, corrisposto. Purtroppo l'animo tormentato e indeciso di lui e i segreti di lei costituiranno un ostacolo difficile da superare sulla strada verso il coronamento del sentimento che li unisce.

In The girl in the gatehouse abbondano le trame e i personaggi secondari: Hugh, il cugino acquisito di Mariah, è un vero furfante che non mancherà di renderle la vita difficile; il Capitanto Prince, 'prigioniero' nell'ospizio per i poveri vicino alla tenuta, costituirà un vero e proprio enigma, su cui sarà inevitabile indagare, e non mancherà di sorprenderci; il tutto-fare Martin si rivelerà molto più di quello che sembra e gli amici del Capitano Bryant mostreranno il loro vero carattere.

In questo romanzo, dunque, si trovano un po' di romanticismo, un po' di mistero e un po' di intrigo, tutti ben dosati. La lettura risulta scorrevole e piacevole e l'elemento religioso non è pervasivo, quindi credo che possa essere apprezzato anche da chi non è solito leggere christian fiction (come me, per altro).

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Adri

Portada y contraportada mal imprimidos

Reviewed in Spain on July 11, 2021

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FATAL IMPRIMIDA LA PORTADA… He comprado tapa blanda y resulta que lo ha imprimido el propio Amazon en Italia… la portada y contraportada son ilegibles!!! Muy mala calidad por 15 euros….
Sin embargo la novela es muy recomendable, pero no impresa por Amazon!!

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