The Dancing Master, Alec Valcourt, arrives in town with his mother and sister and takes up residence with his uncle. Little does he know, that the way he makes is living is not allowed in Beaworthy. Soon after he arrives in town, he meets Julia Midwinter. Julia is the daughter of the most prominent lady in the town. She is a lively and carefree girl, and longs for more freedom and adventure than she can find around her. Alec is trying his best to support his mother and sister in the only way he knows. After Julia and Alec meet, they become entwined in an adventure that neither one of them expected, filled with mystery and maybe more adventure than Julia was looking for. Alec is trying to keep the secrets of his past hidden, and Julia is trying to find out the secrets have been hidden from her all of her life.
I have read most of Julie Klassen’s books and I have to say that this was one of my favorites. It ranks very high on my list of her books. I am a Jane Austen fan, and I loved catching the nods she makes to Austen’s works in this novel. Ms. Klassen’s weaving of mystery and romance engage the reader from the start and keep them guessing until the end. There are enough clues revealed throughout the story to keep the reader enthralled. At the first, Julia seems like a shallow character, but her personality soon comes out in full force and I could not help but love her. And what's not to love about Alec? If you enjoy Jane Austen and like historical romance set in England, then this would be a great book for you to read.
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. My opinions are my own.
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