Shadows of Swanford Abbey

By: Julie Klassen

Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki

Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this atmospheric Regency tale brimming with mystery, intrigue, and romance.

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....

©2021 Julie Klassen (P)2021 Recorded Books

Believable Settings and Characters

Julie Klassen has created a suspenseful novel that had me intrigued from the beginning. The characters are well-rounded and the setting descriptions are vivid. Elizabeth Janice's narration enhanced my enjoyment of the novel.

Better ending than beginning

I found the beginning of this book to drag. I had to bring the speed up to 1.6 in order for it to keep my interest but it got better as it went along the ending was pretty good.

Great Book by one of my favorite Authors!

Great book, great narration. Haven’t yet found a book by Julia that I don’t like. Please write many books!

I LOVE this story!!

This is my go to story. I have listened to it over and over again. I love the narrator. I love the story. It’s so soothing. It’s intriguing. It’s heartfelt. It’s not as romantic as it could be, but it is romantic.😍

Shadows of Swanford Abbey

This story was suspenseful and fun. As always the narrator’s voice, Elizabeth Jasicki can make each character in the story have their own voice. Loved the ending too!