Whispers at Painswick Court + Giveaway

Anne Loveday, a surgeon’s daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year.

Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sick-room nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne’s sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia’s spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady’s maid. Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own. As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her determination to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real killer–and protect her heart–before it’s too late?

Acclaimed Regency author Julie Klassen marries the best of historical romance and mystery in a novel full of English village charm, intrigue, and love.

My Review:

Happy sigh. You know how there are some books that just seep into your soul the second you start reading? Where the characters come alive and you can picture every scene and all the settings. Only it’s more than just picturing it all…it’s feeling it too. Where you become so immersed in the fictional world it’s a shock to surface in the regular world? Well, that was this book for me. Absolute sweet perfection. Five stars into infinity perfection!

Julie Klassen has such a gift for storytelling. From word choice to plot development and pacing. And there are so many intricate elements that need weaving together in this story. From the beguiling title that sparks so many questions to the rich characterization and the intriguing mystery – it all makes for such a compelling read.

A Classic Regency Romance with shivery Gothic undertones.

I listened to the audio edition of Whispers at Painswick Court expertly narrated by Elizabeth Jasicki. She’s been the voice of many of Julie Klassen’s novels and I always enjoy the way she breathes life into a host of unique characters. Her performance was a pleasure to listen to and enhanced my ‘reading’ enjoyment.

My thanks to RB Media and Net Galley for providing me with an audio copy of this book.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

US – paperback or ebook – winner’s choice

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 Whispers at Painswick Court, 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 December 6 2025

34 thoughts on “Whispers at Painswick Court + Giveaway”

  1. WOW…WOW…WOW! The very book I mentioned yesterday that I was dying to read and here it is today AND with a chance to win a copy! On top of all the reasons I want to read this book (mentioned them in yesterday’s post) add your review and now has me biting at the bit to read this fabulous sounding story. I know without a doubt this will be a book I must start reading early in the morning because I just know it’s going to be a can’t put down 5 star story.

    Thank you so much for your generosity of offering us a chance to win a copy!

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  4. Julie Klassen is a fantastic writer, but my favorites of hers are the Gothic-y ones – The Tutor’s Daughter and The Secret of Pembrook Park. I’m really looking forward to this one!

    rdalquist AT gmail DOT com

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  10. I just saw a bookstagrammer friend say this was one of her top reads for last month. So, needless to say, I need to read this! blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com

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  11. I love love Julie Klassen’s books. I’ve read most of them, in fact all but her latest series and I must get those read soon. I’m adding this one to that list too.

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  12. Yes, Yes, Yes! In fact, missing the day to comment on meeting an author, Julie contacted me to let me know they were visiting a relative where I lived at the time. She and her husband met me at a corner coffee shop on a very rainy day and I was able to treat them. Very gracious. Kathleen lanehillhouse(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Eeeeppppp!!!! That is such an amazing author story, Kathleen! Loving all these heartwarming stories about CF authors. Thanks for sharing that. And good luck with this draw. A definite must read as far as I’m concerned.

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  17. I’m so excited for this new book by Julie Klassen! What a captivating synopsis! I so enjoy her books! Her book covers are always stunning, which is a huge draw for me.

    Alison Boss
    nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

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