The Bridge to Belle Island - by Julie Klassen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>While Benjamin investigates a mysterious death, evidence takes him to a remote island on the Thames. There, Isabelle is trapped by fear and has a recurring dream about a man's death. Or is it a memory? When a murder brings everyone under suspicion, and the search for truth brings secrets to light, she realizes her island sanctuary will never be the same.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>After a humiliating mistake, lawyer Benjamin Booker resolves to never again trust a beautiful woman. When an old friend is killed, the senior partner isn't satisfied with Bow Street's efforts and asks Benjamin to investigate. Eager to leave London for a while, Benjamin agrees. Evidence takes him to a remote island on the Thames, a world unto itself, shrouded in mist and mystery. Soon he finds himself falling for the main suspect--a woman who claims not to have left the island in ten years. But should he trust her?<br/><br/>On Belle Island, Isabelle feels safe and leads a productive life, but fear keeps her trapped there. When Mr. Booker arrives with news of her trustee's murder in London, Isabelle is stunned. She has not left the island, yet she has a recurring dream about the man's death. Or is it a memory? She had been furious with him, but she never intended . . . this.<br/><br/>When a second person dies and evidence shockingly points to her, Isabelle doesn't know who to trust: the attractive lawyer or the admirer and friends who assemble on the island, each with grudges against the victim. Can she even trust her own mind? While they search for the truth, secrets come to light and danger comes calling.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>After a humiliating mistake, lawyer Benjamin Booker resolves to never again trust a beautiful woman. When an old friend is killed, the senior partner isn't satisfied with Bow Street's efforts and asks Benjamin to investigate. Evidence takes him to a remote island on the Thames, a world unto itself, shrouded in mist and mystery. Soon Ben finds himself falling for the main suspect--a woman who claims not to have left the island in ten years. But is he a fool to believe her?<br/><br/>On Belle Island, Isabelle Wilder feels safe and leads a productive life, but fear keeps her trapped there. When Mr. Booker arrives with news of her trustee's murder in London, Isabelle is stunned. She has not left the island, yet she has a recurring dream about the man's death. Or is it a memory? <br/><br/>When a second person dies and the evidence shockingly points to her, Isabelle doesn't know whom to trust: the attractive lawyer or the admirer and friends who assemble on Belle Island, each with grudges against the victim. Can she even trust her own mind? While they search for the truth, secrets come to light and danger comes calling. <br/><br/>"A lawyer and the prime suspect in a murder investigation come to trust one another in this gratifying romance from Klassen set in 19th-century London. . . . With its subtle faith elements, Klassen's evocative romance will appeal to fans of Jody Hedlund."--<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br/><br/>This Regency novel is essentially a clever mystery with a subplot of sweet romance between the two protagonists. Klassen piles up clues, teasing us with a multitude of suspects with motives. . . . Throw in laudanum, dangerous smugglers, shady dealings, a flood, a violent storm and voilà adventure. The action-packed climax had me on the edge. The reveal of the killer came as a complete surprise."--<b><i>Historical Novel Review<br/><br/></i></b>"A lawyer is sent to a secluded island to investigate a murder in this 19th-century-set gothic that will appeal to fans of Jane Eyre and Jane Austen."<b><i>--Library Journal</i></b><br/>***<br/><br/>Praise for Julie Klassen<br/><br/> "Klassen spins a tale of secrets and deception, coupled with unexpected plot twists and a swoon-worthy ending."--<i>Library Journal</i> starred review of <i>The Painter's Daughter</i><br/><br/>"This mystery romance . . . is a gem for Regency and inspirational readers alike."--<i>Bookpage</i> on <i>The Secret of Pembrooke Park</i><br/><br/>"A clever book that incorporates what readers love of Jane Austen, <i>Downton Abbey</i> and even a bit of <i>Jane Eyre</i>. The novel offers everything a historical romance reader looks for."--<i>Historical Novels Review</i> on <i>The Maid of Fairbourne Hall</i><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Julie Klassen </b>loves all things Jane--<i>Jane Eyre</i> and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over a million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. <i>The Secret of Pembrooke Park </i>was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing's BEST Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. She and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.
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