By Kelly Bridgewater
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.
My Thoughts:
A Winter by the Sea
by Julie Klassen features Emily and Sara. I really enjoyed the beginning of the
story when it showed the Christmas celebration at Seaview. It was sweet,
reminding me a lot of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. As a budding
writer, I can empathize with Emily as she wants to make her name known through
her writings, but it takes a little bit of practice and time. As for her, it
would definitely be harder to be recognized because she is a woman. As for the
character of Emily, she is sweet, caring, and looking for love. If the first
novel, she wanted Charles Parker to come back, but this time when he does come
back, she has grown and matured. Having the Duke and Duchess of Kent and their
daughter stay next door created a little intrigue and eccentric characters who
were lower staff stay at Seaview. Of course, what Regency novel does not
feature romance between the characters. Klassen slowly introduced the trail of
emotions as the characters dived into each individual life and learn to love
each other slowly. Overall, A Winter by the Sea continues a nicely
crafted family saga; however, there were moments in reading that I could not
wait to come across some further action.
I received a complimentary copy of A Winter
by the Sea by Julie Klassen from Publishing, but the opinions stated are
all my own.
My Rating:
3.5
out of 5 stars
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