Shadows of Swanford Abbey

An Austenesque Regency Mystery and Romance

You know what’s great about December? I mean other than parties and gifts and all that’s glittery and Christmasy. December is when the next Julie Klassen book comes out and hot dog! Shadows of Swanford Abbey is one you’re NOT going to want to miss!

Set in a medieval monastery turned grand hotel, this tale is one that will keep you guessing and enthralled with all the rich historical details Klassen weaves into her books. Plus what better time and place to set a story worthy of Agatha Christie?

Here’s a blurb:

When Miss Rebecca Lane returns to her home village after a few years away, her brother begs for a favor: go to nearby Swanford Abbey and deliver his manuscript to an author staying there who could help him get published. Feeling responsible for her brother's desperate state, she reluctantly agrees.

The medieval monastery turned grand hotel is rumored to be haunted. Once there, Rebecca begins noticing strange things, including a figure in a hooded black gown gliding silently through the abbey's cloisters. For all its renovations and veneer of luxury, the ancient foundations seem to echo with whispers of the past--including her own. For there she encounters Sir Frederick--magistrate, widower, and former neighbor--who long ago broke her heart.

When the famous author is found murdered in the abbey, Sir Frederick begins questioning staff and guests and quickly discovers that several people held grudges against the man, including Miss Lane and her brother. Haunted by a painful betrayal in his past, Sir Frederick searches for answers but is torn between his growing feelings for Rebecca and his pursuit of the truth. For Miss Lane is clearly hiding something. . . .