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The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

Tales From Ivy Hill, Book 1

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The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

By: Julie Klassen
Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
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The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn.

Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to find her place in the world. As she and Jane work together, they form a measure of trust, and Thora's wounded heart begins to heal. When she encounters two men from her past, she sees them - and her future - in a different light.

With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane employs innovative methods to turn the inn around, and puzzles over the intentions of several men who seem to have a vested interest in the place. Will her efforts be enough to save The Bell? And will Thora embrace the possibility of a second chance at love?

©2016 Julie Klassen (P)2016 Recorded Books Christian Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Romance Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Strong Female Characters • Engaging Historical Setting • Unpredictable Plot Twists • Clean Wholesome Story
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This was very well read and written. I loved the characters and that the breadth of the story demands follow up. I have questions about what really happened in the past? What will become of our favorite characters? Will the criminal be brought to justice?

This is not a book of simpering females who all get their man. Real life regret and pain amidst acceptance and triumph. If you are looking for a good read, this book is for you!

A gem! I can hardly wait for book 2!

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I absolutely loved this novel, and the readers performance was wonderful . I would high reccomend this book. I'm looking forward to the next in this series.

The innkeeper of Ivy Hill

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I get that the era is much different than now, not my first time listening to this genre, but making the main character ignorant and for the most part helpless, with no backbone or common sense is beyond degrading.

Not for me

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It took me about 4 chapters to get into but I liked it. Also the number of love interests each woman has was a bit ridiculous. The ending leaves many loose ends

Good but slow start

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I enjoyed the story as well as the performance very much and am looking forward to the next in line

Wonderful listen

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Really enjoyed this listen, reminded me a bit of other stories featuring a group of characters in this way (Middlemarch comes to mind). Gentle but poignant!!

Loved this so much!

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The story did take a bit to get into, but as Kessler's complex characters evolved so did her incredible story. I was hooked and could not stop listening. Excellent story and beautiful naration.

A wonderful listening experience

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I like that the author had to have done so much research for this book and thoroughly. I felt like I learned a bit of history. It was well written.

Classy and well written

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I like the character of a former gentle woman turned regency businesses woman. Very unusual. Loved it.

Different and intriguing

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Sometimes its nice to have a good clean book to listen to. Yes, this book is written with a Christian world view. I enjoyed it, a good book, good story, without foul language and sex thrown in.

Good clean book

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