The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House + Giveaway

It is 1901 when clockmaker and brilliant tinker Sydney Forrester inherits Blakely House, the eclectic estate of an estranged uncle she’s never met. The well-known but mysterious industrialist has left behind a stunning array of peculiar inventions–and a couple of nephews intent on removing this interloper from the estate. Convinced that Sydney has something to do with their uncle’s death, the late master’s nephews contest the will and work against their cousin at every turn.

Sydney finds a sometimes-ally in the estate’s butler, an ex-adventurer who ran aground on the island years ago. But when a mysterious man washes ashore with a stunning surprise that upsets everything, Sydney must prove she has inherited the late master’s brilliance as well as his property–or someone else will.

My Review:

The first sentence that sparked my curiosity:

“It was a strangely calm morning in March, with no wind off the dales, when the woman I assumed to be my mother slipped into the shop.”

And from there I was hooked. Often confused, but completely absorbed. Even the secrets have secrets! Sometimes it felt like I’d been dropped on my head and I was reading everything upside down! Kafuffled doesn’t begin to describe my bibliophile state…but also intrigued!

Sydney is my kind of heroine – “That was what novels were for – having adventures without any of the discomfort.” She is a clever, quirky young woman who loves her books but likes the security of reading them in comfortable surroundings. And then, suddenly, she’s catapulted into a novel-worthy adventure of her very own…complete with a ‘pirate’ hero. (Her man of mystery inspires untold swoons and toe-curls for both Sydney and me!)

Blakely House and its inhabitants are as surprising and confusing and mysterious as you’d expect to find in this kind of thrilling atmospheric read. Adventure, romance and amazing curiosities abound. Politano is a gifted storyteller with an unsurpassed imagination and she has delivered a stunning inspirational historical romance in ‘The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House.’

“God had a rather unexpected way of saying “yes” to little girl prayers, slipping his answer into the fabric of everyday life.”

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

US – paperback or ebook

Canada – ebook or audible — winner’s choice

International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House  leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 1 2025

30 thoughts on “The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House + Giveaway”

  3. Oooo! This does sound very mysterious and intriguing! I’m really into reading mystery/suspense right now, and this book seems to definitely fit the bill.

    Alison Boss
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  4. I’ve only read maybe two or three books of Joanna’s, but I really enjoyed them!! This one is already on my want-to-read list & would fill my bingo box for “Atmospheric Read” 😊 Her books are very immersive! Thank you for the chance to win it, Kav

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  10. Oh my! Love the quotes and that first would could make me want to sit right down and start reading for sure. Sounds like an absolutely fabulous story.

    Thank you for your review and for the amazing chance to win a copy!

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  11. This is a great review for a fascinating, complex book. I think Joanna must have a brilliant mind since her books are always deep, beautifully written, and sometimes quirky. I’ve read all of her books and have become a huge fan. I don’t need to be included in the giveaway since I already have a copy.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. Funny, I was thinking about her quirky mind as I was reading. I mean, to think it all up and then weave it together in such an atmospheric way — so brilliant! But I wonder how she keeps all the story threads straight and how she knows just when to pull them tight. Wonder if she’s a panster or a plotter? lol Thanks for sharing the book love, Pam!

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